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Ricardo (Carera) Avena, MD, General Surgery, Fresno, CA

Ricardo(Carera)AvenaMD

General Surgery Fresno, CA

Hand

Physician

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  • Office

    2139 E Beechwood Ave
    Fresno, CA 93720
    Phone+1 559-322-6600
    Fax+1 559-322-4625

Education & Training

  • University of Louisville School of Medicine
    University of Louisville School of MedicineFellowship, Hand Surgery (Surgery), 2003 - 2004
  • University of Connecticut
    University of ConnecticutResidency, Surgery, 1999 - 2003
  • George Washington University
    George Washington UniversityResidency, Surgery, 1994 - 1999
  • Brooklyn Hospital Center
    Brooklyn Hospital CenterResidency, Surgery, 1991 - 1994
  • Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico
    Universidad Nacional Autonoma de MexicoClass of 1987

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2004 - 2025
  • KY State Medical License
    KY State Medical License 2003 - 2005
  • DC State Medical License
    DC State Medical License 1998 - 2000
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery of the Hand

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Professional Memberships