Dr. Alan H. Daniels is a Board-Certified spine surgeon who specializes in adult spinal deformity and other complex spinal disorders. Dr. Daniels completed medical school at the Oregon Health and Science University in Portland, Oregon, and orthopedic surgery residency training at Brown University.
Dr. Alan H. Daniels is a Board-Certified spine surgeon who specializes in adult spinal deformity and other complex spinal disorders. Dr. Daniels completed medical school at the Oregon Health and Science University in Portland, Oregon, and orthopedic surgery residency training at Brown University.
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He was very personable and understood what was going in my life and provided alternatives to surgery.
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
Dr. Daniels is thorough and gives you other options.
Thank you
(2 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Dr. Daniels is a very friendly, kind surgeon who listens to his patients.
I was very pleased with my visit and am glad I’m in his capable hands.
(3 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Dr Daniels is not only an amazing surgeon but he is professional, confident, and he has an amazing bed side manner. You will feel welcome to ask questions and you will not leave feeling unheard. Thank you Dr Daniels.
(3 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Direct. Straight forward.
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
Excellent care and communication
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
Dr Daniels is great an explaining what is needed. He instilled confidence in me that surgery is my best option for a full recovery!!
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
Relaxed and detailed visit. Excellent !
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
Very nice introduction. I feel confident with the plan. My overall experience was outstanding.
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
Dr Daniels has set up a welcoming group of professionals in his practice. Everyone is courteous and helpful to see you. His TWO PA's are exceptionally knowledgeable about you and your current condition. They inform you on what to expect and leave the final decision up to you. Dr Daniels is ranked #1 in my opinion on how to care for people first and going his trust to get you healthy once again. Personally, I give Dr Daniels 100 Stars!!
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
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1598 South County Trail East Greenwich, RI 02818
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1 Kettle Point Ave #1 East Providence, RI 02914
Dr. Alan H. Daniels is a Board-Certified spine surgeon who specializes in adult spinal deformity and other complex spinal disorders. He serves as Chief of Spine for the Orthopedic Department at Rhode Island Hospital and The Miriam Hospital. He is also Director of Spine Surgery Research, an Associate Professor at The Alpert Medical School of Brown University, and co-director of the Brown Spine Surgery Fellowship.
Dr. Daniels is a high-volume spine surgeon, performing over 450 spine surgeries per year. His practice focuses on patients who suffer from scoliosis, kyphosis, flatback syndrome, failed spinal surgery, degenerative spinal disease, as well as spinal trauma and spinal tumors. Many of his patients have undergone one or more previous spinal surgeries, although he also performs primary spinal surgery.
Dr. Daniels completed medical school at the Oregon Health and Science University in Portland, Oregon, and orthopedic surgery residency training at Brown University. He then completed additional spine surgery fellowship training with Drs. Mark Palumbo, MD and Phil Lucas, MD, before being recruited back to Rhode Island as their partner. His research focuses on spinal biomechanics, optimization of outcomes following spinal deformity surgery, and prevention of complications after spine surgery.
Additionally, Dr. Daniels is a Nationally renowned researcher and has published over 330 peer-reviewed articles, 350 national and international research posters/presentations, and has edited 4 orthopedic education textbooks. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the Lumbar Spine Research Society, and the Scoliosis Research Society.
He was very personable and understood what was going in my life and provided alternatives to surgery.
Dr. Daniels is thorough and gives you other options. Thank you
Dr. Daniels is a very friendly, kind surgeon who listens to his patients. I was very pleased with my visit and am glad I’m in his capable hands.
Dr Daniels is not only an amazing surgeon but he is professional, confident, and he has an amazing bed side manner. You will feel welcome to ask questions and you will not leave feeling unheard. Thank you Dr Daniels.
Direct. Straight forward.
Excellent care and communication
Dr Daniels is great an explaining what is needed. He instilled confidence in me that surgery is my best option for a full recovery!!
Relaxed and detailed visit. Excellent !
Very nice introduction. I feel confident with the plan. My overall experience was outstanding.
Dr Daniels has set up a welcoming group of professionals in his practice. Everyone is courteous and helpful to see you. His TWO PA's are exceptionally knowledgeable about you and your current condition. They inform you on what to expect and leave the final decision up to you. Dr Daniels is ranked #1 in my opinion on how to care for people first and going his trust to get you healthy once again. Personally, I give Dr Daniels 100 Stars!!