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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To all over the place... not confident
(3 days ago)
Jun-2026
He was very nice, understanding of my concern, and he was very reassuring.
(3 days ago)
Jun-2026
Listens carefully to your concerns
(1 month ago)
May-2026
Without question he and his staff are the very best. I am lucky to be their patient
(1 month ago)
May-2026
Excellent surgeon. Quality office staff.
(1 month ago)
May-2026
The best!! Everyone in the office is great and Sarah was a godsend during my emergency. Will never see another spine Dr.
(1 month ago)
May-2026
Amazing doctor who's willing to take as much time with you to explain the procedure and reassure you.
(1 month ago)
May-2026
Doctor Daniels recommended surgery and was straight forward with my condition. I am happy he was honest and I’m going to pursue the operation. I trust him with his opinion.
(1 month ago)
May-2026
One year follow up from my complicated spinal deformity surgery… The relief and joy I feel 12 months later is life-changing.… I wish I met Dr. DANIELS sooner… But it’s never too late to enjoy a quality life without pain. He truly is the best.!!!
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
Exceptional talent as a surgeon and when you add his ability to deal with his patients both as a surgeon and as a friend he is a very amazing doctor
(1 month ago)
Apr-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.
To all over the place... not confident
He was very nice, understanding of my concern, and he was very reassuring.
Listens carefully to your concerns
Without question he and his staff are the very best. I am lucky to be their patient
Excellent surgeon. Quality office staff.
The best!! Everyone in the office is great and Sarah was a godsend during my emergency. Will never see another spine Dr.
Amazing doctor who's willing to take as much time with you to explain the procedure and reassure you.
Doctor Daniels recommended surgery and was straight forward with my condition. I am happy he was honest and I’m going to pursue the operation. I trust him with his opinion.
One year follow up from my complicated spinal deformity surgery… The relief and joy I feel 12 months later is life-changing.… I wish I met Dr. DANIELS sooner… But it’s never too late to enjoy a quality life without pain. He truly is the best.!!!
Exceptional talent as a surgeon and when you add his ability to deal with his patients both as a surgeon and as a friend he is a very amazing doctor