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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Hé is the BEST!
(3 days ago)
Feb-2026
Very kind and listens completely to questions explains in details recommends injections splint vs surgery always give options
(1 week ago)
Feb-2026
Office efficient. Short weight times. Dr and resident very professional. Explain things well.
(1 week ago)
Feb-2026
Top shelf attention and care
(1 week ago)
Feb-2026
Wonderful Dr great surgeon
(1 week ago)
Feb-2026
Wonderful Doctor … he takes the time to explain everything so you can clearly understand. I appreciate that.
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Dr Akelman is the best. He is very professional and caring. I have to have wrist surgery soon and I know I’m in very experienced hands
(2 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Dr.Akelman is always so kind, respectful and professional.
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
Wonderful doctor
(1 month ago)
Jan-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.
Hé is the BEST!
Very kind and listens completely to questions explains in details recommends injections splint vs surgery always give options
Office efficient. Short weight times. Dr and resident very professional. Explain things well.
Top shelf attention and care
Wonderful Dr great surgeon
Wonderful Doctor … he takes the time to explain everything so you can clearly understand. I appreciate that.
Dr Akelman is the best. He is very professional and caring. I have to have wrist surgery soon and I know I’m in very experienced hands
Dr.Akelman is always so kind, respectful and professional.
Wonderful doctor