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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The best doctor in the world
(1 week ago)
Dec-2025
Excellent doctor, knowledgeable, kind, responsive to my needs.
(1 week ago)
Dec-2025
The best!
(1 week ago)
Dec-2025
On time and always personable. Clearly explains his findings and always answers my questions. Great Dr.
(1 week ago)
Dec-2025
Friendly, patient and efficient!
(1 week ago)
Dec-2025
One of the many excellent physicians in this practice. Clear and precise information and patient care, great Dr.
(1 week ago)
Dec-2025
He is the absolute best!!
(2 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Awesome, easy to talk to
(3 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
A doctor's doctor !
(3 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Amazing staff and extremely efficient
(3 weeks ago)
Dec-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.
The best doctor in the world
Excellent doctor, knowledgeable, kind, responsive to my needs.
The best!
On time and always personable. Clearly explains his findings and always answers my questions. Great Dr.
Friendly, patient and efficient!
One of the many excellent physicians in this practice. Clear and precise information and patient care, great Dr.
He is the absolute best!!
Awesome, easy to talk to
A doctor's doctor !
Amazing staff and extremely efficient