
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
He is a truly wonderful Doctor. Listens. Cares. Performed 2 surgeries for me. Highly recommended.
Patient Submitted Review By:
January 19, 2024
Dr. Elliott did both my hands several years ago both are great this time it's my wrist and he explained options and I chose no surgery he gave me an injection and everything is fine.
Patient Submitted Review By:
January 18, 2024
I have been to OSS before for two knee replacement. This time I visited Dr. Elliott for my hand. His bedside manner was supreme and the explanation of what was occurring and what needed to be preformed was excellent. Would recommend him to anyone as well as OSS for their staff and facilities.
Patient Submitted Review By:
January 18, 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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