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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Nothing beats experience. I was so anxious about having the injections for my arthritis but Dr Akelman put me at ease. And… the injections were not nearly as bad as I had anticipated. Would not hesitate to have it done again. Thank you!
Jul-2025
Always takes the time and has the patience to listen, explain, and come up with a plan!
Jul-2025
Very knowledgeable and spoke well for me to understand my condition and concerns
Jul-2025
Excellent service by the administrative staff and Dr. Akelman’s staff, and Dr. Akelman is very competent and excellent at what he does.
Jul-2025
Caitlin at the front desk was absolutely amazing, professional, and kind. She was able to accommodate my appointment needs.
Jul-2025
Knowledgeable and kind
Jun-2025
Explaining procedures is well done. He listens and responds to questions. He stays in touch with therapists . And I have trusted him with 3 surgeries!
Jun-2025
Best doctor
Jun-2025
He is top notch. Efficient, personable, knowledgeable and enjoyable to speak to. Answers questions without rushing and makes you relaxed.
Jun-2025
He is The Best
Jun-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.
Nothing beats experience. I was so anxious about having the injections for my arthritis but Dr Akelman put me at ease. And… the injections were not nearly as bad as I had anticipated. Would not hesitate to have it done again. Thank you!
Always takes the time and has the patience to listen, explain, and come up with a plan!
Very knowledgeable and spoke well for me to understand my condition and concerns
Excellent service by the administrative staff and Dr. Akelman’s staff, and Dr. Akelman is very competent and excellent at what he does.
Caitlin at the front desk was absolutely amazing, professional, and kind. She was able to accommodate my appointment needs.
Knowledgeable and kind
Explaining procedures is well done. He listens and responds to questions. He stays in touch with therapists . And I have trusted him with 3 surgeries!
Best doctor
He is top notch. Efficient, personable, knowledgeable and enjoyable to speak to. Answers questions without rushing and makes you relaxed.
He is The Best