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 took his time and explained my issues and his plans to remedy my issues. I would highly recommend him.
Patient Submitted Review By:
Deb B.
March 10, 2026
This was my second experience with Dr. Elliott. He did a surgery on my elbow for a trapped nerve now he did surgery on my hand because of a car accident. So far I'm pleased with it. I'll know more when it's healed. He's a very personable and caring physician. I would definately recommend him. Thank you Dr. Elliott ❤️
Patient Submitted Review By:
Tara B.
March 6, 2026
Dr. Elliott was very thorough in explaining everything I needed know on my initial visit. I healed well and kind of felt silly going back knowing this. However, he was very kind in telling me I shouldn’t feel silly about it and that he wanted to make sure it wasn’t infected (it was a cut from a mandoline). He seems very competent and knowledgeable.
Patient Submitted Review By:
Deana M.
February 28, 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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