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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Took the time to Answer all questions and explained. Very personable
(4 days ago)
Nov-2025
Dr. Daniel's and his staff is by far the best! They are friendly, personable, professional, and knowledgeable. I definitely would suggest Dr. Daniel's!
(5 days ago)
Nov-2025
Excellent doctor and communicator!
(5 days ago)
Nov-2025
1st visit to dr.daniels.he and entire staff are exceptional. Staff very accommodating and personable.explained their professional opinion of problem and recommended least intrusive path forward.if remedy not successful will move on to next best option.
(6 days ago)
Nov-2025
There are no words to describe how wonderful Dr Daniel's and his team are. They took years of pain and fear and in a couple of appointments changed my future.
(6 days ago)
Nov-2025
Excellent doctor. He listens to you and gives honest and straightforward answers. He is the best.
(6 days ago)
Nov-2025
excellent
(6 days ago)
Nov-2025
I’ve met with several doctors over the past few months regarding my back pain. Dr Daniels was knowledgeable, professional and by far the best!!!
(6 days ago)
Nov-2025
Dr. Daniels is always so comforting and caring! He doesn't rush into surgery and explains everything so well. He listens and then recommends the best options!
(2 weeks ago)
Oct-2025
He was responsible for the successful surgery results to my lower spine.
(2 weeks ago)
Oct-2025
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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.
Took the time to Answer all questions and explained. Very personable
Dr. Daniel's and his staff is by far the best! They are friendly, personable, professional, and knowledgeable. I definitely would suggest Dr. Daniel's!
Excellent doctor and communicator!
1st visit to dr.daniels.he and entire staff are exceptional. Staff very accommodating and personable.explained their professional opinion of problem and recommended least intrusive path forward.if remedy not successful will move on to next best option.
There are no words to describe how wonderful Dr Daniel's and his team are. They took years of pain and fear and in a couple of appointments changed my future.
Excellent doctor. He listens to you and gives honest and straightforward answers. He is the best.
excellent
I’ve met with several doctors over the past few months regarding my back pain. Dr Daniels was knowledgeable, professional and by far the best!!!
Dr. Daniels is always so comforting and caring! He doesn't rush into surgery and explains everything so well. He listens and then recommends the best options!
He was responsible for the successful surgery results to my lower spine.