Dr. Ricardo Avena, MD
Dr. Ricardo Avena, MD is an orthopedic hand surgeon in Fresno, CA and has over 35 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 Community Regional Medical Center and Saint Agnes Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
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2139 E Beechwood Ave Fresno, CA 93720Make an Appointment
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Dr. Avena is affiliated with Saint Agnes Medical Center Fresno, a highly rated hospital.
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- Areas of ExpertiseDr. Avena specializes in the areas of General Surgery, Hand Surgery & Hand Surgery. • See board certifications
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| 4 Star | 5% | 5% |
| 3 Star | 1% | 1% |
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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, Dr. Avena attended medical school at the National Autonomous University of Mexico. Upon graduation,...read morebiography
Dr. Ricardo Avena, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon Specialists in Fresno, CA.Orthopedic Hand Surgery
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University Of Louisville|veterans Administration Medical Center, Dc
Fellowship Hospital, 2004Brooklyn Hospital|george Washington University / School Of Medicine And Health Sciences|university Of Connecticut
Residency Hospital, 1994Rush University
Internship Hospital, 1990National University Of Mexico, (unam) School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1989
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George Washington University. "University-wide Residents Research Award" 1st Place in Basic Science Research, 1999
Society for Clinical Vascular Surgery, "Peter B. Samuels Essay Award" 1st Place, 1999
George Washington University, "University-wide Residents Research Award" 1st Place in Clinical Science Research", 1998
George Washington University Medical Center, "Ralph G. DePalma Award for Excellence in Research., 1998
George Washington University Medical Center :Ralph G. DePalma Award for Excellence in Research., 1999
American Society of Transplantation "Trainee Travel Award", 2000
Washington Academy of Surgery "Residents Competitive Forum" 1st Place Award, 1998
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hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)
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80%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% lower than the national average
68%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well8% lower than the national average
- Recipient of 4
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
84%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home68%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well8% lower than the national average
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