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. Elliott performed carpal tunnel procedures on both of my wrists, local, two stitches and drive home. Got to watch the second procedure when operating room nurse Megan, at my inquiry, moved a screen for me watch. Extra bonus, very interesting to observe! From the initial consultation to final post-op visit, Dr. Elliott, his immediate staff and frankly everyone I encountered at OSS, from the doormen through receptionists to pre-op and post-op nurses, all have been first class, cordial and a pleasure to deal with. Based on my multiple experiences with Dr. River Elliott and his team at OSS, I hold them in high regard and would confidently recommend them.
Patient Submitted Review By:
Ernie H.
June 21, 2025
I am always very impressed by the efficiency of your service. No wasted visits or long waits. L9ve this place!
Patient Submitted Review By:
June 19, 2025
Very professional personable. Made sure I understood the procedure and aftercare.
Patient Submitted Review By:
June 19, 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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