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 is a very caring Dr.
(5 days ago)
Feb-2026
Dr Daniels made sure all my questions were answered and made me feel very comfortable with the plan for my surgeries.
(5 days ago)
Feb-2026
Simply the Best of the Best!
Total Miracle Worker!
A++++
(6 days ago)
Feb-2026
Great listener, very helpful and supportive counsel provided.
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
So grateful for his work . His confidence matches his knowledge and skill !
(3 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Dr Daniels was professional, knowledgeable, and answered all of our questions with ease.
(3 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Great staff and providers!
(3 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
There were two new PA’s that I have not met before but they were very nice. We discussed my situation and agreed that I do not need a follow up appointment until I think I’m ready for another cortisone shot.
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
Dr Daniels is very patient and understanding. He explaines everything in simple terms and makes it easy to understand.
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
Always enjoy my interaction with Dr. Daniels. Even though my appointment was with Krista , Dr. Daniels came into room to catch up and chat.
(1 month ago)
Jan-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 is a very caring Dr.
Dr Daniels made sure all my questions were answered and made me feel very comfortable with the plan for my surgeries.
Simply the Best of the Best! Total Miracle Worker! A++++
Great listener, very helpful and supportive counsel provided.
So grateful for his work . His confidence matches his knowledge and skill !
Dr Daniels was professional, knowledgeable, and answered all of our questions with ease.
Great staff and providers!
There were two new PA’s that I have not met before but they were very nice. We discussed my situation and agreed that I do not need a follow up appointment until I think I’m ready for another cortisone shot.
Dr Daniels is very patient and understanding. He explaines everything in simple terms and makes it easy to understand.
Always enjoy my interaction with Dr. Daniels. Even though my appointment was with Krista , Dr. Daniels came into room to catch up and chat.