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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Everyone that i talked with was friendly and professional.
(2 days ago)
Oct-2025
Dr Akelman is the best. There’s no one I’d rather have operate on me. He’s been treating me for over 30 years.
(4 days ago)
Oct-2025
Very professional and personable. Answered all my questions.
(4 days ago)
Oct-2025
Best dr around
(1 week ago)
Oct-2025
Dr Kerman is an excellent educator as well as a very skilled clinician .i feel very fortunate and grateful for his care
(2 weeks ago)
Oct-2025
Dr. Akelman is knowledgeable,experienced and thorough. He explanations are understandable for the average patient to comprehend.
(3 weeks ago)
Oct-2025
Fantastic doctor trust him completely
(3 weeks ago)
Sep-2025
Superb doctor and great staff.
(3 weeks ago)
Sep-2025
Always 5 stars he’s the best
(3 weeks ago)
Sep-2025
He’s awesome ! So pleasant and always so helpful ! Thanks Dr. Akelman! You are the best !
Paula Bucci
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
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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.
Everyone that i talked with was friendly and professional.
Dr Akelman is the best. There’s no one I’d rather have operate on me. He’s been treating me for over 30 years.
Very professional and personable. Answered all my questions.
Best dr around
Dr Kerman is an excellent educator as well as a very skilled clinician .i feel very fortunate and grateful for his care
Dr. Akelman is knowledgeable,experienced and thorough. He explanations are understandable for the average patient to comprehend.
Fantastic doctor trust him completely
Superb doctor and great staff.
Always 5 stars he’s the best
He’s awesome ! So pleasant and always so helpful ! Thanks Dr. Akelman! You are the best ! Paula Bucci