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.
Regional Hand Center
2139 E Beechwood Ave Fresno, CA 93720Make an Appointment
(559) 322-6600Accepting new patients
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Dr. Avena is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Fresno Medical Center Fresno, a highly rated hospital.
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Specialties*
- Orthopedic Hand Surgery
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Board Certifications
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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- 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
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- Mon: 9:00am - 5:00pm
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- 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 Center
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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
How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
3% higher than the national average
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
How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
4% lower than the national average
7% lower than the national average
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