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 listened and examined my wrist. He concurred with the emergency diagnosis previously given and was certain that the injection he then gave me would work. It did. Squarely within the time frame provided. I am very satisfied with this experience and would recommend Dr. Elliott.
Patient Submitted Review By:
Jonelle H.
November 8, 2023
After seeing another hand specialist at another facility I was not happy, then my wife found OSS and we met with Dr. Elliott. Very friendly, didn't rush and explained everything in a manner easy for regular people to understand. I had first surgery in March and unfortunately have stubborn fingers had to have another surgery this October. But so happy to have found Dr. Elliott and OSS where the staff is pleasant and helpful and after the surgery having the doctor call to check on me was wonderful.
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November 8, 2023
Excellent staff. Prompt. Informative. Dr. Elliott was very attentive, providing professional advice. Everything you'd want in a physician.
Patient Submitted Review By:
November 1, 2023
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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