River Elliott MD
Hand Surgeon | Plastic Surgeon
Specialties
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Dr. River Elliott
River M. Elliott, MD, is a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon who holds a Certificate of Added Qualification in Surgery of the Hand. Fellowship-trained at the Curtis National Hand Center, Dr. Elliott provides comprehensive hand and upper extremity care to patients of all ages. He has special expertise in the treatment of hand, wrist, forearm and elbow disorders. Dr. Elliott’s practice focuses on both surgical and non-surgical treatment of common upper extremity problems, including thumb and wrist arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, tendon and nerve injuries, and fractures.
Dr. Elliott dedicates a significant portion of his clinical practice in treating patients with challenging and complex upper extremity problems. He has a particular interest in difficult trauma and fracture cases, pediatric and congenital hand surgery, vascular disorders, fracture malunions and non-unions, complex reconstructive surgery procedures and microsurgery.
He also offers minimally invasive treatments for common hand problems, including wrist arthroscopy, wide-awake hand surgery and endoscopic carpal tunnel release.
Testimonials
What Patients Are Saying
Dr. Elliot gave me initial consultation for my carpal tunnel problem. He ordered a EMG & NCS test to verify before surgery. I will have follow up visit next.
Patient Submitted Review By:
December 11, 2025
Great follow up from surgery.
Patient Submitted Review By:
December 9, 2025
I had a GREAT patient experience with Dr. Elliott at OSS. I checked in with a lovely Lady named Ms. Kay. Who was very professional and quick. Did not have to wait long to go back to see the doctor. Once I got back to the room the wait was short. Dr. Elliott’s P.A. ask me what was going on. I told him about my finger getting stuck. He got right to the point. He said it is called trigger finger. He gave me an option because there was two ways to deal with trigger finger. Then Dr. Elliott came in and second the motion.(agreed) Long story short! From Ms. Kay to Dr. Elliott they treated me with the utmost respect and made me feel very comfortable. I recommend Dr. Elliott and OSS to anyone.👍🏿👍🏿
Patient Submitted Review By:
teon l.
December 7, 2025
Certifications & Accreditations
Provider Background
- University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
- Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
- Hand and Microsurgery Fellowship: The Curtis National Hand Center, Baltimore, MD
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Residency: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
- Board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery
- Subspecialty Certification: Hand Surgery
- Member, American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH)
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