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Dr. Jeffrey Recknagel, MD

Dr. Jeffrey Recknagel, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Jeffrey Recknagel, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Muskegon, MI and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Recknagel has extensive experience in Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery. He graduated from Wayne State University in 1989. He is affiliated with medical facilities Trinity Health Muskegon Hospital and Trinity Health Shelby Hospital. He is accepting telehealth appointments.

4.9 Star Rating
Based on 44 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (44 reviews)

Practice

1400 Mercy Dr Ste 150 Muskegon, MI 49444
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Dr. Recknagel's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Recknagel

4.9
44 ratings, 25 with a written review
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Total reverse shoulder. The best DR
Dr Recknagel and his staff are fabulous. They listen to you. Make you feel safe and cared for. I would definitely use OAM again and their great surgery center. Great asset for Muskegon
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Peggy Jacobs – Mar 28, 2025
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Knee surgery
Best patient care and treatment imaginable. I was very impressed with how I was made priority throughout the entire process. I highly recommend!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Tim – Mar 22, 2025
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Amazing doctor...highly recommended!
Dr. Recknagel did both of my shoulder replacements, 5 years apart, with amazing results. Excellent doctor! Listens well, great bedside manner! Highly recommended!!!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Deanna T. – Feb 24, 2025
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He takes the time to answer any questions you have and explain your options and what and how he can fix your healthcare concerns. I highly recommend him. He is a great Dr with great care and bedside manner!!!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Sherry – Feb 21, 2025
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Great doctor with organized staff
As soon as Dr. Recknagel could do surgery on my broken right humerus, I was called and scheduled. 20 weeks later I am scheduling knee replacements. I only want him to perform the surgeries.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 09, 2025
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My first and only choice!
I have had 2 surgeries performed by Dr..Recknagle… third upcoming and I would only trust him again. Perfect outcomes
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 01, 2024
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Totally will recommended him and the OAM staff
I have experienced professionalism and compassion combined on all visit
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 23, 2024
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So happy I switched to Dr. Recknagel!
Dr. Recknagel is treating me for a dislocated shoulder as well as fractures in my humerus. He really takes the time to understand not only the injury, but the patient and his/her concerns. He explains everything very well and isn’t pushing for meds as pain management or surgery right away. I appreciate that!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Emily – Nov 29, 2023
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Exceptional surgeon
Dr Recknagel ordered my MRI because he believed me that my shoulder needed more than just exercise and injections. Immediately he saw that I had several problems within my shoulder. He immediately scheduled me for surgery. He explained the procedure very clearly and was kind, caring and considerate. Dr Recknagel and PA Josh Thurmun did a great job and I am on the road to recovery.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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May 19, 2023
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excellent doctor and surgeon
He performed a total shoulder replacement. I would highly recommend Dr. Recknagel to anyone seeking his services. His professional approach, caring attitude and concern for your well being is second to none. He is a straight up tell it like it is person, which I really like. He also has the ability to talk in layman terms to make it easy to understand. I could not have picked a better surgeon in my opinion for what I had done.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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May 10, 2023
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Dr. Recknagel provides excellent information about your condition and plans of care for treatment. His bedside manner is kind and caring and respectful
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 25, 2023
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The best in Michigan
Dr. Recknagel performed surgery on both my shoulders, as well as my husband's. We highly recommend him, as he is caring, personable, the most competent surgeon, with great staff. Now that he has his own surgical unit as part of his office, the care is even better and more personal. The anesthesiologist listened to me and customized the anesthesia so I wouldn't have nausea after surgery.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Grace LeRoy – Jan 24, 2023
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He is an excellent surgeon, has an excellent team and seems to genuinely care for his patients!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Michelle – Nov 11, 2022
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TOP NOTCH SURGEON
There are many good reasons why I would highly recommend Dr. Recknagel at OAM in Muskegon as a surgeon for serious surgeries of his expertise. I had three surgeries performed by him: Total shoulder replacement in 2018, total shoulder replacement on other arm in 2021, and a combined trigger finger/carpal tunnel in January of 2022. I can tell you that he is attentive, caring, personable, professional and an extremely competent surgeon. You are in good hands with him as your doctor. He is easy to talk to and explains a procedure well.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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CB / October 28, 2022 – Oct 28, 2022
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From my check in to my discharge everything went smoothly. Every team member was efficient and friendly :Alyssa, Nicole, Grace and Dr. Dunn and Craig. I hope I didn’t leave any one out. Dr. Recknagel did an amazing job on my surgery. He met with my care giver while I was in recovery and met with me before I was discharged. This was my second surgery by Dr. Recknagel. He is an excellent surgeon and a kind and genuinely great person. I feel fortunate to have been able to have him perform my surgery.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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James Hallberg – Oct 21, 2022
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Great Orthopedic Surgeon.
I can’t say enough good things about Dr Recknagel. He’s caring, personable, professional and extremely competent. He’s easy to talk to and explains the procedure well. He performed total knee and total shoulder replacements on me and I have excellent results. Having my other shoulder done soon by him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 23, 2022
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Even though he seems busy he always takes the time to answer questions. Even the questions that have been asked before.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Bobbie Baldus – Jul 21, 2022
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Dr. Recknagel did a thorough exam of my arm and xray showed bone spurs of my shoulder. At their surgical center, which is so much easier than a hospital, he was able to remove the bone spurs and fix a small tear. He did an awesome job and I highly recommend him.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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May 29, 2022
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Great Experience
All staff extremely attentive. The nurses are fantastic. Dr. Recknagel completely put me at ease, did his usual great job in surgery, and was very informative after surgery. I feel like I couldn’t have been in better hands.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Gary Samples – Apr 20, 2022
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Dr. Recknagel
Wouldn't go to anyone else for shoulders and knees. Simple as that. Trust, bedside manner, communication are all excellent
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Bob F. – Mar 26, 2022
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Dr. Jeffrey Recknagel, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Muskegon, MI and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Recknagel has extensive experience in Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery. He graduated from Wayne State University in 1989....read more
  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Wayne State University

    Medical School, 1989
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Muskegon Surgery Center LLC1400 Mercy Dr Ste 150 Muskegon, MI 49444
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Mercy Health Partners1500 E Sherman Blvd Muskegon, MI 49444
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