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 is obviously knowledgeable. However, somewhat abrupt and not very engaging with the patient.
Patient Submitted Review By:
May 7, 2025
Dr. Elliott gave a thorough explanation of my upcoming surgery!
Patient Submitted Review By:
May 6, 2025
I first met Dr. Elliott when a mysterious, painful lump appeared on the inside of my wrist. Dr. Elliott diagnosed it as an inflamed tendon and suggested a treatment plan. All other medical and PT personnel thought it was a ganglion cyst. Symptoms and characteristics were somewhat similar. After an unsuccessful PT experience, I had an Ultrasound and an MRI, both of which confirmed Dr. Elliott's diagnosis. My problem seemed to be slowly getting better, and Dr. Elliott did not recommend surgery. He left the door open to return at any time if I felt I needed further treatment. Dr. Elliott is kind, gives thoughtful consideration (concerning feedback from the patient as it relates to his or her condition), and is thorough. I have tremendous respect and confidence in Dr. Elliott's medical knowledge and judgment. I was impressed that his diagnosis was correct when all others speculated incorrectly.
Patient Submitted Review By:
May 5, 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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