Dr. Raymond Raven, MD
Hand Surgeon
At a glance
Has 20+ years of experience
Graduated from University of California, San Francisco, Doctor of Medicine
Works at SMaRT Health & Wellness
Affiliated with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
and Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center
Speaks English
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Areas of expertise
This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Joint cyst
Joint or tendon inflammation of the finger/wrist/hand
Inflammation or injury of the tendons or ligaments in the arm
Fracture/dislocation treatment arm/wrist/hand
Carpal tunnel & related syndromes
Joint cyst
Joint or tendon inflammation of the finger/wrist/hand
Inflammation or injury of the tendons or ligaments in the arm
Fracture/dislocation treatment arm/wrist/hand
More about Dr. Raymond Raven, MD
Dr. Ray Raven is a renowned orthopaedic surgeon with diverse experience and a rich history of impactful contributions to the medical field. With subspecialty training in hand and upper extremity surgery and sports medicine, he belongs to a select group of surgeons nationwide. Triple board certified in Orthopedic Surgery, Surgery of the Hand, and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine.
Born and raised in East Side San Jose, Dr. Raven, a proud product of California public schools, pursued his bachelor’s degree in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry at UC Irvine. He then attained his medical degree from UC San Francisco, where he went on to hone his skills in multiple areas of surgery, including vascular, neurosurgery, plastic, orthopaedic, and reconstructive limb surgery, during his internship and residency.
Dr. Raven’s postgraduate training is vast and internationally recognized, taking him from the birthplace of Nelson Mandela in Umtata, South Africa, where he served as a volunteer surgeon, to Barcelona, Spain, where he studied complex wrist conditions at Institut Kaplan. He further expanded his expertise with pediatric hand and upper extremity surgery at Texas Scottish Rite Children’s Hospital in Dallas before completing his fellowship training in hand and upper extremity surgery at St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital-Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons.
Beyond his acclaimed surgical practice, Dr. Raven is a passionate physician entrepreneur and patient advocate. He co-founded and served as the CEO of Orthopaedic Surgery Specialists, a comprehensive diagnostic and treatment center for musculoskeletal conditions in Los Angeles County, overseeing quality healthcare delivery for over 70,000 patient encounters annually. He is dedicated to health equity, collaborating with other healthcare providers to address disparities in treatment outcomes for socioeconomically disadvantaged populations.
Education & experience
Education
Medical School - University of California, San Francisco, Doctor of Medicine
University of California, Irvine (Bachelor's)
Columbia University, Saint Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, Fellowship in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery
Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children (Pediatric Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery)
University of California, Irvine, Master's in Business Administration
University of Pennsylvania, Master's in Health Care Innovation
Institut Kaplan (Surgery of the Hand and Wrist)
University of California, San Francisco, Residency in Orthopedic Surgery
University of California, San Francisco, Internship in General Surgery
Practice
SMaRT Health & Wellness
Affiliation
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center
Certifications
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery)
Surgery of the Hand (American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery)
Professional memberships
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
American Society for Surgery of the Hand
American Orthopaedic Association
Awards and publications
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
East Side Union High School District Hall of Fame, San Jose, CA - 2017
Emerging Leaders Program, AOA - 2013
Leadership Fellows Program, AAOS - 2013
Background
Languages spoken
English
Gender
Male
NPI number
#1932199478
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Which hospital is Dr. Raymond Raven affiliated with?
Dr. Raymond Raven is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center.
What practice does Dr. Raymond Raven work with?
Dr. Raymond Raven works with SMaRT Health & Wellness.
Which board certifications does Dr. Raymond Raven have?
Dr. Raymond Raven is certified by American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery), and Surgery of the Hand (American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery).
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Raymond Raven?
Dr. Raymond Raven frequently sees patients for Arthritis, Hand Problems, Sports Injury, Surgery Consultation, and X-ray. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Raymond Raven on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Raymond Raven speak?
Dr. Raymond Raven speaks English.