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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Excellent Doc
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
Best in the business. Explains things extremely well.
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
Thank you for providing exceptional service. I appreciate your insightful review of my condition and supports provided.
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
Dr. Akelman sure is the best!
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
Excellent doctor. Great bedside mannner.
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
I've been to a few hand specialist in Boston and RI and I have to say Dr. Akelman and PA Alex Sarnowski are top of class.
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
I appreciate and trust his caring ,willingness and interest in answering any and all questions. He talks with u and not at you and makes you part of his care treatment.
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
I saw the 5 stars and thought there should be more ! Dr Akelman is all that you would want in a Doctor or friend for that matter. He is a professional, patient and kind with this patient and his assistance. Thank you, Dr Eckelman.!
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
Dr. Akerman was great but I did leave there with no answers.
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
Excellent! Pleasant, thorough and to the point! Great guy!
(3 weeks ago)
Apr-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.
Excellent Doc
Best in the business. Explains things extremely well.
Thank you for providing exceptional service. I appreciate your insightful review of my condition and supports provided.
Dr. Akelman sure is the best!
Excellent doctor. Great bedside mannner.
I've been to a few hand specialist in Boston and RI and I have to say Dr. Akelman and PA Alex Sarnowski are top of class.
I appreciate and trust his caring ,willingness and interest in answering any and all questions. He talks with u and not at you and makes you part of his care treatment.
I saw the 5 stars and thought there should be more ! Dr Akelman is all that you would want in a Doctor or friend for that matter. He is a professional, patient and kind with this patient and his assistance. Thank you, Dr Eckelman.!
Dr. Akerman was great but I did leave there with no answers.
Excellent! Pleasant, thorough and to the point! Great guy!