
Raymond B. Raven III MD MBA, MHCI
Elbow Surgery, Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Trauma
Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
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18370 Burbank Blvd.Suite 100Tarzana, CA 91356
Phone+1 424-314-7630
Fax+1 424-314-7631
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Summary
- Raymond Raven III, MD, is an orthopaedic surgeon based in Tarzana, CA, with subspecialties in elbow and hand surgery, orthopedic sports medicine, and trauma. Dr. Raven graduated from the University of California San Francisco School of Medicine in 1997 and completed a residency in orthopaedic surgery there. Dr. Raven further specialized in hand surgery with a fellowship at New York Presbyterian Hospital and has pursued additional qualifications in healthcare innovation and business administration. Dr. Raven is currently an associate at Cedars-Sinai, having been the CEO and Managing Director at Orthopaedic Surgery Specialists. Dr. Raven also holds a teaching post at Cedars Sinai Medical Center. Dr. Raven has authored several publications in reputable journals and holds multiple professional certifications and patents. The professional achievements include a Dean's Fellowship Award and participation in the Leadership Fellows Program at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Dr. Raven is experienced in managing conditions such as fractures of the upper extremity, arthritis, and sports related injuries.
Education & Training
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaMHCI, Masters in Health Care Innovation, 2017 - 2019
University of California Irvine Paul Merage School of BusinessMBA, Business Administration, Dean's Fellowship Award, 2013
New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Fellowship, Hand Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery), 2003 - 2005
University of California (San Francisco)Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2003
University of California (San Francisco)Internship, Surgery, 1998
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 1998 - 2028
HI State Medical License 2016 - 2028
NV State Medical License 2026 - 2027
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Surgery of the Hand
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification eClinicalWorks, eClinicalWorks, LLC, 2012, 2014-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Allscripts Professional EHR, Allscripts, 2012, 2014-2017
- Leadership Fellows Program American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons - AAOS, 2013
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Marketing and Strategy: How to Build Your Practice.Raymond B Raven 3rd, Greg Merrell
Hand Clinics. 2024-11-01 - 14 citationsAnalysis of efficacy and safety of treatment with collagenase Clostridium histolyticum among subgroups of patients with Dupuytren contracture.Raymond B. Raven, Harvey Kushner, Dat Nguyen, Nash Naam, Catherine Curtin
Annals of Plastic Surgery. 2014-09-01 - 37 citationsGuidelines for Ethical and Professional Use of Social Media in a Hand Surgery PracticeScott D. Lifchez, Desirae M. McKee, Raymond B. Raven, Adam B. Shafritz, Jonathan Tueting
The Journal of Hand Surgery. 2012-12-01
Journal Articles
- Avoiding complications with volar plating of distal radial fracturesZlotolow D, Raven R, Current Orthopaedic Practice, 7/1/2012
- Guidelines for Ethical and Professional Use of Social Media in a Hand Surgery PracticeLifchez DS, McKee DM, Raven RB, Shafritz AB, Tueting JL, Journal of Hand Surgery, 1/1/2012
- The in vitro elution characteristics of antifungal-loaded PMMA bone cement and calcium sulfate bone substituteGrimsrud C, Raven R, Fothergill AW, Kim HT, Orthopedics, 8/1/2011
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Member
- Member
- Member
External Links
- Private Practicehttp://www.RayRavenMD.com
- Group Practicehttps://www.cedars-sinai.org/provider.html
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