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Dr. Joseph Rectenwald, MD
Orthopedic Hand Surgery* Age 54
Dr. Joseph Rectenwald, MD
5.0 (2 Ratings)
Map Pin Small Augusta, GA
Dr. Joseph Rectenwald, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Augusta, GA.
Dr. Joseph Rectenwald, MD
5.0 (2 Ratings)

Dr. Joseph Rectenwald, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery* Age 54
Augusta, GA
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience
Dr. Joseph Rectenwald, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Augusta, GA.

About Dr. Joseph Rectenwald, MD

Dr. Rectenwald graduated from Augusta University Medical College of Georgia in 1997 and completed a residency at Palmetto Richland Memorial Hospital Usc School of Medicine. Dr. Joseph Rectenwald, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Augusta, GA and has 29 years experience. Dr. Rectenwald has experience treating conditions like Trigger Finger, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, De Quervain's Disease, Dupuytrens Contracture, Osteoarthritis of Wrist, Joint Pain and Osteoarthritis of Hand among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Rectenwald received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Dr. Rectenwald's office accepts new patients. Dr. Rectenwald is board certified in Hand Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Trigger Finger
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Trigger Finger Release
Trigger Finger
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Trigger Finger Release
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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De Quervain's Disease
Dupuytrens Contracture
De Quervain's Release
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Hand Tendon Repair
Joint Pain
Carpal Tunnel Release
Excision of Ganglion
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Dupuytren's Contracture Treatment
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Osteoarthritis
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Steroid Injection
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Replacement
Hand Fracture
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteophyte of Hand
Wrist Osteophyte
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Metacarpal and Carpal
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand Fracture Treatment Closed
Hand Fracture Treatment Open
Synovial Biopsy
Wrist Fusion

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Open Access Plus
  • Pathway HMO
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
  • GA Employee Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
    GA Employee Cigna + Oscar LocalPlus EPO
  • National POS
    HMO Premier HMO
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
    Choice Care Network PPO
  • Options PPO
    Navigate HMO
    Choice Plus POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Medica Choice
    Navigate POS
  • Open Choice PPO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Choice Plus POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    AWH Emory Northside Hospital System OAAS
    Aetna
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Blue Choice HMO
    BlueChoice Option POS
    Blue Choice Option POS
    Blue Choice PPO
  • Blue Open Access Alternate Network POS
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO

Where Dr. Joseph Rectenwald, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Orthopaedic Associates of Augusta PA
    811 13th St Ste 20, Augusta, GA 30901
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (706) 722-3401
  2. 2 Office
    2511 Associates Way, Evans, GA 30809
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (706) 722-3401
  3. 3 Carolina Musculoskeletal Institute PA
    410 University Pkwy Ste 1000, Aiken, SC 29801
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (803) 649-2250

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Jan 21, 2026
Dr. Rectenwald is experienced, knowledgeable, caring and dedicated.He affords his patients options and clear explanations, using layman language and commonplace expressions.I am so glad he was recommended to me. In turn, I am going to recommend him to others.
— Jan 21, 2026
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Hand Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
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Dr. Rectenwald frequently treats the following conditions: Trigger Finger, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, De Quervain's Disease, Dupuytrens Contracture, Osteoarthritis of Wrist, Joint Pain and Osteoarthritis of Hand. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Joseph Rectenwald, MD is affiliated with Aiken Regional Medical Centers, Burke Medical Center, Piedmont Augusta and Washington County Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Joseph Rectenwald, MD holds board certification in Hand Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery.
Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Augusta University Medical College of Georgia
    1997
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Hand Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Residency Hospital
  • Palmetto Richland Memorial Hospital Usc School of Medicine
    2002
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Uthsc The Hand Center
    2002
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Joseph Rectenwald, MD Practices

  • Aiken Regional Medical Centers

    302 University Pkwy, Aiken, SC

  • Burke Medical Center

    351 S Liberty St, Waynesboro, GA

  • Piedmont Augusta

    1350 Walton Way, Augusta, GA

  • Washington County Regional Medical Center

    610 Sparta Rd, Sandersville, GA

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