Dr. John M. Reynolds is a board-certified orthopedic hand and upper extremity surgeon, fellowship-trained at the Cleveland Clinic. He specializes in conditions of the elbow, forearm, wrist, and hand, including compressive neuropathies, tendon and nerve injuries, fractures, arthritis, and minimally invasive procedures. He earned degrees in Economics and International Business from Villanova University, his MD from Sidney Kimmel Medical College, and completed residency at Temple University Hospital. Dr. Reynolds holds a subspecialty certification in Hand Surgery from the ABOS, and has been recognized as a Delaware Today Top multiple times.
Dr. Reyonds At A Glance
- Candidate Member of the AAOS
- Fellowship-trained in Hand, Wrist & Elbow
- Additional Subspecialty Certification in Hand Surgery from the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
- Delaware Today Top Doctor
Specialty Focus
Dr. Reynolds completed his fellowship training at the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic in hand and upper extremity surgery.
His expertise includes:
- Compressive neuropathies
- Tendonitis/tendon injuries
- Nerve injuries
- Reconstruction arthritic conditions of the upper extremity
- Fractures of the upper extremity (hand, wrist and elbow)
- Minimally invasive treatment techniques (such as arthroscopy)
Advanced Techniques / Approach to Care
Dr. Reynolds earned an additional subspecialty certification in Hand Surgery from the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS), a distinction held by only a select group of orthopedic surgeons nationwide. This advanced credential recognizes his expertise in treating complex hand and upper extremity conditions and his commitment to providing the highest level of surgical care.
Conditions Treated
- All conditions affecting the hand, wrist, forearm, and elbow
- Acute and chronic injuries of the upper extremity
- Traumatic injuries of the hand, wrist, forearm, and elbow
- Hand, wrist, forearm, and elbow fractures, including complex and intra-articular fractures
- Malunions, nonunions, and post-traumatic deformities
- Arthritis of the hand, wrist, and elbow
- Tendon, ligament, muscle, and soft tissue injuries
- Peripheral nerve injuries and nerve compression syndromes including carpal tunnel, endoscopic carpal tunnel, cubital tunnel, radial tunnel and revision surgery
- Traumatic nerve injuries, neuromas, and nerve dysfunction
- Sports-related injuries of the upper extremity
- Distal biceps and tricep tendon ruptures
- Ulnar collateral ligament (Tommy John) injuries
- Lateral ulnar collateral ligament (LUCL) injuries and elbow instability
- Hand and wrist instability
- Failed prior hand, wrist, and elbow surgery requiring revision
- Soft tissue defects and complex upper extremity trauma
Procedures Performed
Procedures performed in-office:
- Xiaflex injections for Duyputens
- Corticosteroid injections
- Casting
- Physical therapy
- PRP injections
- Dry needling
Frequently scheduled treatments or surgical interventions:
- Open reduction and internal fixation of complex hand, wrist, forearm, and elbow fractures
- Post-traumatic reconstruction for malunions and nonunions
- Complex soft tissue reconstruction of the upper extremity
- Tendon repair, tendon reconstruction, and tendon transfers
- Distal biceps tendon repair and reconstruction
- Peripheral nerve decompression
- Nerve repair and nerve reconstruction
- Nerve transfer surgery
- Targeted Muscle Reinnervation (TMR) for complex nerve injuries and painful neuromas
- Microsurgery and microsurgical reconstruction
- Complex revision surgery after failed fracture fixation, tendon repair, ligament reconstruction, or joint replacement
- Elbow, wrist, and hand arthroplasty (joint replacement)
- Tommy John (ulnar collateral ligament) reconstruction
- Lateral ulnar collateral ligament (LUCL) reconstruction
- Arthroscopic surgery of the wrist and elbow
- Treatment of traumatic soft tissue injuries
- Minimally invasive upper extremity procedures when appropriate wrist and elbow arthroscopy
Dr. Reynolds grew up in Malvern, PA, and attended Malvern Preparatory school. He graduated in the top 5% from Villanova University school of business with degrees in Economics and International Business. Dr. Reynolds earned his medical degree from Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University graduating with high honors, and received a scholarship for his academic excellence. He completed his residency in Orthopedic Surgery at Temple University hospital, where he gained extensive experience in all realms of orthopaedics, including fracture care and orthopedic trauma and achieved the highest score in the program on the orthopedic in-training exam.
Following residency, Dr. Reynolds completed his fellowship training at the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic in hand and upper extremity surgery. His expertise includes: compressive neuropathies, tendonitis/tendon injuries, nerve injuries and reconstruction, arthritic conditions of the upper extremity, fractures of the upper extremity (hand,wrist and elbow), and minimally invasive treatment techniques (such as arthroscopy).
Dr. Reynolds earned an additional subspecialty certification in Hand Surgery from the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS), a distinction held by only a select group of orthopedic surgeons nationwide. This advanced credential recognizes his expertise in treating complex hand and upper extremity conditions and his commitment to providing the highest level of surgical care.
- Fellowship – The Cleveland Clinic
- Residency – Temple University
- Medical school – Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
- Undergraduate – Villanova University
- Top Doctor by Delaware Today: 2023, 2024, 2025
Board certifications:
- Board Certified, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- ABOS Board Certification in Surgery of the Hand
Professional memberships:
- American Society for Surgery of the Hand; candidate member
Dr. Reynolds earned an additional subspecialty certification in Hand Surgery from the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS), a distinction held by only a select group of orthopedic surgeons nationwide. This advanced credential reflects his expertise in treating complex hand and upper extremity conditions and his commitment to providing the highest level of surgical care. Outside of work, Dr. Reynolds enjoys spending time with family, being outdoors, playing golf, and attending Villanova Wildcats men's basketball games. He and his wife, Anna, moved back to the area following his orthopedic training and value being close to family and lifelong friends.
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