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 Elliott and the OSS staff are amazing. I had two surgeries done and both experiences were great. I was nervous for my surgeries but Dr Elliott explained the procedure and the pros and cons putting me at ease knowing what to expect. Thankfully I healed quickly and no scars due to Dr E excellent sawing skills 😁. Thank you Dr Elliott and OSS staff.
Patient Submitted Review By:
Milagro G.
November 12, 2024
Dr. Elliott was very professional and thorough in explaining my diagnosis and surgery. He spoke with me after surgery and called the next day to check on me which is great! My only complaint is the way surgeries are scheduled back to back in two ORs. I waited for three hours in pre-op.
Patient Submitted Review By:
November 7, 2024
Couldn’t be happier with my experience with Dr Elliott. Would recommend him to anyone with a hand or wrist issue!
Patient Submitted Review By:
M R.
October 31, 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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