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 was the best! Will always recommend him! He fixed my finger with function and no visible scar!
Patient Submitted Review By:
Sarah M.
February 7, 2021
I went to see Dr. Elliott for a follow up visit after a few weeks had passed since injuring my wrist. I was mostly seeking confirmation that it was healing and advice on how I could help the pain and functionality improve. I feel that Dr. Elliott provided and addressed both of these things. He took additional x-rays, including new views that were not addressed previously, and went over the results with me. He also provided me with some at home exercises that I could do. I appreciated his attentive and honest assessment of the situation and explanation of future healing and expectations.
Patient Submitted Review By:
July 14, 2020
Dr. Elliott and his team are extremely professional and efficient.I have seen Dr. Elliott and his team on many occasions for reoccurring issues with my wrist. It was determined that surgery was the logical solution.His process for carpal tunnel release leaves minimal scars and very little rehabilitation and recovery.If I require anymore orthopedic procedures I will be coming back to OSS.
Patient Submitted Review By:
Jarred A.
July 13, 2020
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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