River Elliott MD
Hand Surgeon | Plastic Surgeon
Specialties
Get to Know
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 surgically resolved an issue with my hand. There was very little pain and the problem was resolved with minimal scaring. He explained the procedure and there were no "surprises". The problem began a couple of years ago and Dr Elliot took care of it in less than 30 minutes. I would highly recommend Dt Elliot to anyone.
Patient Submitted Review By:
Calvin S.
November 29, 2024
Dr.Elliot was an excellent provider in my time of need. He helped explain what I was experiencing and approached my pain from all angles to get me healed and feeling better again. I would recommend his care to anyone facing their own health concern.
Patient Submitted Review By:
November 19, 2024
Had an excellent experience with Dr. Elliott. Very informative and listened to my concerns
Patient Submitted Review By:
Di G.
November 12, 2024
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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