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Dr. Ricardo Avena, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery* Age 61
Dr. Ricardo Avena, MD
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Dr. Ricardo Avena, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgery Specialist in Fresno, CA.
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Dr. Ricardo Avena, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery* Age 61
Fresno, CA
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience
Dr. Ricardo Avena, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgery Specialist in Fresno, CA.

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Dr. Ricardo Avena, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgery Specialist in Fresno, CA and has 35 years experience. They 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.They currently practice at Regional Hand Center and are affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Fresno Medical Center and Saint Agnes Medical Center. Dr. Avena has experience treating conditions like De Quervain's Disease 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. Their 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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De Quervain's Disease
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Trigger Finger
De Quervain's Disease
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Trigger Finger
De Quervain's Disease
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Trigger Finger
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Dupuytrens Contracture
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Wrist Sprain or Strain
De Quervain's Release
Excision of Ganglion
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand 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 Fracture
Wrist Injuries
Wrist Pain
Wrist Sprain
Bursal Drainage
Carpal Tunnel Release

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  • Bronze EPO (Prudent Buyer / Small Grp)-CA PPO
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    Gold Advantage-CA PPO
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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Tricare
  • Interplan Health Group
  • Medicaid
  • MultiPlan PPO
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  • Worker's Compensation WC

Locations

  1. 1 Regional Hand Center
    2139 E Beechwood Ave, Fresno, CA 93720
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (559) 322-6600
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:30
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:30
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:30
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:30
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:30
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 Regional Hand Center
    720 W Main St Ste A, Visalia, CA 93291
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (559) 322-6600
    Monday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  3. 3 Regional Hand Center
    2139 E Beechwood Ave, Fresno, CA 93720
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (559) 322-4263
  4. 4 Regional Hand Center
    720 W Main St Ste A, Visalia, CA 93291
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (559) 322-6600

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
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

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 Kaiser Permanente Fresno Medical Center and Saint Agnes Medical Center.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Kaiser Permanente Fresno Medical Center

    7300 N Fresno St, Fresno, CA

  • Saint Agnes Medical Center

    1303 E Herndon Ave, Fresno, CA