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
He gave a unusually high level of detail around the mechanics of my wrist, arm issues which I appreciated as a retired engineer. Not long ago I've had doctors become irritated at questions around that kind of detail. I need to understand before consent, hopefully he is using the newest ultrasound monitored micro release surgery. Either way, good doc.
Patient Submitted Review By:
Steve C.
April 16, 2022
Dr. Elliot is friendly, professional, and his recommendations are always based on science. From our first meeting, I felt like I was being cared for by an old friend. I have recommended him many times to my patients.
Patient Submitted Review By:
Richard d.
April 16, 2022
I have been a patient for a number of years now and have the utmost respect for him and confidence in his abilities as a physician. I have had one procedure/surgery from him that totally rectified my hand issue. I do receive continuing treatments from him on another issue that is being managed successfully.
Patient Submitted Review By:
Mark S.
April 9, 2022
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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