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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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
Very thorough.
He is an awesome Doctor.
Jun-2025
Dr. Akelman was very informative and patient. He always took the time to explain everything thoroughly. I never felt rushed or that he didn't have time for me. His staff was available when needed. The whole process was seamless. Highly recommended.
Jun-2025
He’s the best!!!
Jun-2025
Love this man!
Jun-2025
Great Doctor, it’s been a pleasure to work and know him. I’m going to miss him.
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.
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
Very thorough. He is an awesome Doctor.
Dr. Akelman was very informative and patient. He always took the time to explain everything thoroughly. I never felt rushed or that he didn't have time for me. His staff was available when needed. The whole process was seamless. Highly recommended.
He’s the best!!!
Love this man!
Great Doctor, it’s been a pleasure to work and know him. I’m going to miss him.