River Elliott MD
Hand Surgeon | Plastic Surgeon
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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. Elliott is outstanding. He explained everything in terms I could understand. He is kind, knowledgeable, and meticulous. The office is clean and runs efficiently. Sandy was my nurse in the waiting area - she was wonderful. Lauren was the nurse in the OR with me. She made me feel safe and calm. I would highly recommend this practice and will Go back if/when needed.
Patient Submitted Review By:
Devyn O.
August 26, 2026
Dr. River Elliott was very kind and professional. He listened to my concerns and made me feel like he really cared. I would highly recommend Dr. River Elliott.
Patient Submitted Review By:
August 26, 2026
Great Dr. my hands were killing me for a year. He knew I was from NY. Great personality. Two shots later and one week. I feel great. He knew exactly what I had. I would definitely trust him if I needed surgery.
Patient Submitted Review By:
Marc S.
August 26, 2026
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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