--- title: "River Elliott, MD - Hand Surgeon | Plastic Surgeon" description: "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. He also offers minimally invasive treatments for common hand problems, including wrist arthroscopy, wide-awake hand surgery and endoscopic carpal tunnel release." date_modified: "2026-06-22T03:42:32-04:00" --- [Back to Providers](https://osshealth.com/providers) ### River Elliott MD Hand Surgeon | Plastic Surgeon 4.97 / 5 (456 Ratings) ###### Specialties - - [Elbow Pain Treatments](https://osshealth.com/treatment-areas/elbow-pain-treatments) - [General Elbow Pain](https://osshealth.com/treatment-areas/elbow-pain-treatments/general-elbow-pain) - [Golfer & Tennis Elbow Pain](https://osshealth.com/treatment-areas/elbow-pain-treatments/golfer-tennis-elbow-pain) - [Elbow Bursitis](https://osshealth.com/treatment-areas/elbow-pain-treatments/elbow-bursitis) - [Elbow Tenotomy](https://osshealth.com/treatment-areas/elbow-pain-treatments/elbow-tenotomy) - [Cubital Tunnel Syndrome](https://osshealth.com/treatment-areas/elbow-pain-treatments/cubital-tunnel-syndrome) - - [Hand & Wrist Treatments](https://osshealth.com/treatment-areas/hand-wrist) - [General Hand & Wrist Pain](https://osshealth.com/treatment-areas/hand-wrist/hand-wrist-pain) - [Arthritis of Hand, Wrist & Thumb](https://osshealth.com/treatment-areas/hand-wrist/arthritis-of-hand-wrist-thumb) - [Carpal Tunnel Syndrome](https://osshealth.com/treatment-areas/hand-wrist/carpal-tunnel-syndrome) - [Wrist Sprain](https://osshealth.com/treatment-areas/hand-wrist/wrist-sprain) - [Broken Wrist](https://osshealth.com/treatment-areas/hand-wrist/broken-wrist) - [Trigger Finger](https://osshealth.com/treatment-areas/hand-wrist/trigger-finger) - [Ganglion Cyst](https://osshealth.com/treatment-areas/hand-wrist/ganglion-cyst) - [Dupuytren's Contracture](https://osshealth.com/treatment-areas/hand-wrist/dupuytrens-contracture) - [Ulnar Tunnel Syndrome Of The Wrist](https://osshealth.com/treatment-areas/hand-wrist/ulnar-tunnel-syndrome-of-the-wrist) - [De Quervain’s Tendinosis](https://osshealth.com/treatment-areas/hand-wrist/de-quervains-tendinosis) - [Tendon Transfer Surgery](https://osshealth.com/treatment-areas/hand-wrist/tendon-transfer-surgery) - [Wrist Arthroscopy](https://osshealth.com/treatment-areas/hand-wrist/wrist-arthroscopy) ###### Locations - [OSS Health Powder Mill](https://osshealth.com/locations/oss-health-main-campus) - [OSS Orthopaedic Hospital](https://osshealth.com/locations/oss-orthopaedic-hospital) - [Overview](#overview) - [About Me](#about-me) - [Testimonials](#testimonials) - [Provider Background](#provider-background) - [Videos](#videos) [Schedule An Appointment](https://www.medentmobile.com/portal/index.php?practice_id=3y98FvcQ&main_section=online_schedule_start&locid=0) 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 is simply the best. He corrected a previous hand surgery that he didn’t do. He is extremely knowledgeable, has great bedside manner and truly cares. His expertise is like no other. I highly recommend him. Patient Submitted Review By: ###### Jill S. June 3, 2026 ##### Dr. Elliott explained everything to me with a great bedside manner. I would highly recommend his services to anyone. Patient Submitted Review By: ###### Paulette G. May 29, 2026 ##### I recently had surgery for CTS and everything went exactly as Dr. Elliot described. That is a very comforting and confidence-building feeling when patients are dealing with unfamiliar medical procedures. Patient Submitted Review By: ###### Anies H. May 28, 2026 [See All Reviews](https://osshealth.com/providers/river-elliott/p2) Certifications & Accreditations ## Provider Background Medical School - University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA Internship - Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA Fellowship - Hand and Microsurgery Fellowship: The Curtis National Hand Center, Baltimore, MD Residency - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Residency: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA Board Certifications - Board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery - Subspecialty Certification: Hand Surgery Affiliations - Member, American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH) ## Videos [##### Welcome to OSS Health](https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/3DhxYUspO3A) Need Orthopaedic Services? ## Schedule An Appointment For your convenience, we have a number of ways you can schedule an appointment at OSS Health. 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