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 Elliot took the time to explain my upcoming surgery and all the possible outcomes, while also setting my mind at ease with facts and stats about the surgery. If he is half as good as he seems, I'm in excellent hands
Patient Submitted Review By:
Ed F.
February 3, 2024
Dr. Elliott was my surgeon and I am greatly satisfied with his work. He fixed my fractured wrists, first time he did my right and most recently he did my left. I am thankful to all of the OSS surgery team for amazing service. Surgery appointment was very smooth and efficient. Everybody on the team was very passionate and caring. My special thanks to the nurse Loretta. She was amazing. Dr. Elliot is a great surgeon with a big heart. Thank you
Patient Submitted Review By:
Nataliya c.
February 3, 2024
The appointment was great, discussed all I came for, Dr Elliott was very efficient in his discussion about my problem and presented all the options, I felt comfortable the entire time. Thanks so much.
Patient Submitted Review By:
February 2, 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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