Dr. Edward Akelman is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) and holds the subspecialty certificate in orthopaedic surgery of the hand. He received his Medical Degree from Dartmouth Medical School.
Dr. Edward Akelman is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) and holds the subspecialty certificate in orthopaedic surgery of the hand. He received his Medical Degree from Dartmouth Medical School.
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Friendly, knowledgeable, great at explaining things and options.
Very happy to have him as my Dr.
(3 days ago)
Jul-2026
Very good doctor.
(4 days ago)
Jun-2026
Excellent doctor! Took time with me and was very personable.
(4 days ago)
Jun-2026
Dr Akelman is the best!
(5 days ago)
Jun-2026
Dr. Akelman was incredibly friendly and made me feel comfortable even while pulling a 2 inch pin from my wrist! He answered my questions with ease.
(2 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Simply the best
(2 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Thorough. Great communicator. Fully explains situation and options, with no pressure! His years of extensive experience serves all of his patients well.
(2 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Top doctor east of Mississippi
(3 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Excellent appointment
(3 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
The best there is
(3 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
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Dr. Edward Akelman is the Chairman of the Orthopaedic departments at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Rhode Island Hospital and Miriam Hospital. Dr. Akelman is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery(ABOS) and holds the subspecialty certificate in orthopaedic surgery of the hand. He devotes his practice to hand, wrist and elbow conditions. He has expertise in caring for common hand problems such as Dupuytren’s disease, hand fractures, sports injuries, arthritis and nerve problems of the hand, wrist and elbow.
Friendly, knowledgeable, great at explaining things and options. Very happy to have him as my Dr.
Very good doctor.
Excellent doctor! Took time with me and was very personable.
Dr Akelman is the best!
Dr. Akelman was incredibly friendly and made me feel comfortable even while pulling a 2 inch pin from my wrist! He answered my questions with ease.
Simply the best
Thorough. Great communicator. Fully explains situation and options, with no pressure! His years of extensive experience serves all of his patients well.
Top doctor east of Mississippi
Excellent appointment
The best there is