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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Excellent!
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
The staff was very friendly and Dr Cristal was clear explaining everything .I feel confidence
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Two thumbs up
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Dr Daniels thoroughly explained everything making me feel at ease about my upcoming surgery.
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Clearly explained the cause if my back problems. He discussed the surgical procedures and my options.
I felt very confident about him and will move forward with a surgical procedure
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Great Dr. Bedside man̈ner gets a 10. Explains in layman terms.
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Seems extremely intelligent and a good doctor.
(2 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
He is the best !
(2 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
I’m extremely happy with the surgery and very glad that Dr. Daniels was the surgeon 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
(3 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Such a great surgeon. Professional, kind, efficient
(3 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
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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.
Excellent!
The staff was very friendly and Dr Cristal was clear explaining everything .I feel confidence
Two thumbs up
Dr Daniels thoroughly explained everything making me feel at ease about my upcoming surgery.
Clearly explained the cause if my back problems. He discussed the surgical procedures and my options. I felt very confident about him and will move forward with a surgical procedure
Great Dr. Bedside man̈ner gets a 10. Explains in layman terms.
Seems extremely intelligent and a good doctor.
He is the best !
I’m extremely happy with the surgery and very glad that Dr. Daniels was the surgeon 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
Such a great surgeon. Professional, kind, efficient