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Dr. Ricardo Avena, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery* Age 62
Dr. Ricardo Avena, MD
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Dr. Ricardo Avena, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Fresno, CA.
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Dr. Ricardo Avena, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery* Age 62
Fresno, CA
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience
Dr. Ricardo Avena, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Fresno, CA.

About

Dr. Avena graduated from National University of Mexico, (UNAM) School of Medicine in 1989 and completed a residency at Brooklyn Hospital|George Washington University / School of Medicine And Health Sciences|University of Connecticut.Dr. Ricardo Avena, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Fresno, CA and has 35 years experience. Dr. Avena currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Community Regional Medical Center, Kaweah Health Medical Center and Saint Agnes Medical Center. Dr. Avena has experience treating conditions like Wrist Sprain or Strain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Avena received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 741 times. Dr. Avena's office accepts new patients. Dr. Avena also speaks Spanish. Dr. Avena is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Wrist Sprain or Strain
Hand Fracture Treatment Open
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Hand Fracture Treatment Open
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Hand Fracture Treatment Open
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
De Quervain's Disease
Dupuytrens Contracture
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
Carpal Tunnel Release
De Quervain's Release
Excision of Ganglion
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Steroid Injection
Trigger Finger Release
Amputated Finger
Amputated Thumb
Arthritis
Arthritis of the Wrist
Autoimmune Diseases
Bone Disorders
Broken Finger
Carpal Fractures
Complex Fractures
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
Distal Radius Fracture
Finger Clubbing
Finger Disorders
Finger Injuries
Finger Joint Sprain
Fracture
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Ganglion Cyst
Hand Conditions
Hand Fracture
Hand Injury
Hand Ligament Rupture
Hand Pain
Infectious Diseases
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteophyte of Hand
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Peripheral Neuropathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand and Wrist
Stiffness
Tendonitis
Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
Tumor
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Wrist Disorders
Wrist Injuries
Wrist Pain
Wrist Sprain
Arthroscopic Joint Surgery
Arthroscopic Wrist Surgery
Bursal Drainage
Elbow Tenotomy
Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release
Excision of Metacarpal and Carpal
Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment
Fracture Open Reduction and Internal Fixation (ORIF)
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Hand Reconstruction
Hand Surgery
Hand Tendon Repair
Microsurgical Procedure
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Worker's Compensation Evaluations
Wrist Fusion
Wrist Ligament Reconstruction
Wrist Replacement
Wrist Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
    Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
    Select Plus HMO
  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Assurant Health
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
    HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Blue Card PPO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CorVel
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Aetna
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Interplan Health Group
  • Networks By Design PPO
  • Medicare
  • HealthSmart
  • Medicaid
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Tenet Network-CA PPO
    MemorialCare Custom-CA PPO
    Dignity Health EPO / PPO-CA
    National (BlueCard) PPO
    Bronze EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA
    UC Health Savings Plan-CA
    Bronze EPO (Prudent Buyer / Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Traditional
    Gold Advantage-CA PPO
    Major Risk Medical Insurance Program (MRMIP) - Prudent Buyer-CA PPO
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Tricare
    Health Net
  • Elderplan
  • California Foundation for Medical Care

Locations

  1. 1 Regional Hand Center
    2139 E Beechwood Ave, Fresno, CA 93720
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (559) 322-4263

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Avena
4.9
Based on 741 Reviews
5 Stars (692)
4 Stars (38)
3 Stars (9)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (2)

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Mar 01, 2023
friendly and answered all my questions
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Orthopedic Hand Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • National University of Mexico, (UNAM) School of Medicine
    1989
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery and Hand Surgery
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Rush University
    1990
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Brooklyn Hospital|George Washington University / School of Medicine And Health Sciences|University of Connecticut
    1994
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Louisville|Veterans Administration Medical Center, DC
    2004
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Ricardo Avena, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Avena's profile.

Dr. Ricardo Avena, MD is affiliated with Community Regional Medical Center, Kaweah Health Medical Center and Saint Agnes Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Ricardo Avena, MD holds board certification in General Surgery and Hand Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Community Regional Medical Center

    2823 Fresno St, Fresno, CA

  • Kaweah Health Medical Center

    400 W Mineral King Ave, Visalia, CA

  • Saint Agnes Medical Center

    1303 E Herndon Ave, Fresno, CA