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Dr. Ricardo Avena, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery*•Male•Age 61

Orthopedic Hand Surgery*

Dr. Ricardo Avena, MD is an orthopedic hand surgery specialist in Fresno, CA and has over 34 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from National University of Mexico, (UNAM) School of Medicine in 1989. He is affiliated with medical facilities Kaiser Permanente Fresno Medical Center and Saint Agnes Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

Dr. Ricardo Avena, MD

Regional Hand Center

2139 E Beechwood Ave Fresno, CA 93720

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(559) 322-6600

Accepting new patients

(559) 322-6600

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Dr. Avena is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Fresno Medical Center Fresno, a highly rated hospital.

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  • Explains Conditions Well
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    Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
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  • Explained conditions well
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  • Appointment scheduling
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  • Staff friendliness
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  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
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  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
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  • Listened & answered questions
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  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
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  • Appointment wasn't rushed
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About Me

Care Philosophy

Dr. Ricardo Avena is board certified by the American Board of Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Born and raised in Mexico City,...Read more

Biography

Dr. Ricardo Avena, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon Specialists in Fresno, CA.

Specialties*

  • Orthopedic Hand Surgery

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Board Certifications

American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
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Hand Surgery
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University of Louisville|Veterans Administration Medical Center, DC

Fellowship Hospital, 2004

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

Residency Hospital, 1994

Rush University

Internship Hospital, 1990

National University of Mexico, (UNAM) School of Medicine

Medical School, 1989

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
  • Society for Clinical Vascular Surgery, "Peter B. Samuels Essay Award" 1st Place, 1999
  • George Washington University Medical Center, "Ralph G. DePalma Award for Excellence in Research., 1998
  • American Society of Transplantation "Trainee Travel Award", 2000
  • George Washington University Medical Center :Ralph G. DePalma Award for Excellence in Research., 1999
  • George Washington University. "University-wide Residents Research Award" 1st Place in Basic Science Research, 1999
  • George Washington University, "University-wide Residents Research Award" 1st Place in Clinical Science Research", 1998
  • Washington Academy of Surgery "Residents Competitive Forum" 1st Place Award, 1998
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    Dr. Avena's office is located at 2139 E Beechwood Ave, Fresno, CA 93720. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

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    Dr. Ricardo Avena, MD is fluent in 2 languages: English and Spanish.

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    Locations

    Regional Hand Center

    Regional Hand Center2139 E Beechwood Ave Fresno, CA 93720
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      • Mon: 8:00am - 5:30pm
      • Tue: 8:00am - 5:30pm
      • Wed: 8:00am - 5:30pm
      • Thu: 8:00am - 5:30pm
      • Fri: 8:00am - 5:30pm
      • Sat: closed
      • Sun: closed
    • Directions
    Regional Hand Center720 W Main St Ste A Visalia, CA 93291
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      • Mon: 9:00am - 5:00pm
      • Tue: 9:00am - 5:00pm
      • Wed: 9:00am - 5:00pm
      • Thu: 9:00am - 5:00pm
      • Fri: 9:00am - 5:00pm
      • Sat: closed
      • Sun: closed
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    Practice

    Regional Hand Center2139 E Beechwood Ave Fresno, CA 93720
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    Regional Hand Center

    Regional Hand Center720 W Main St Ste A Visalia, CA 93291
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    Kaiser Permanente Fresno Medical Center

    7300 N Fresno St
    Fresno, CA 93720
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

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    Saint Agnes Medical Center

    1303 E Herndon Ave
    Fresno, CA 93720
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™ (2022)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    80%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

    68%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    7% lower than the national average

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