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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Awesome visit. X-RAYS, diagnosis, and we are trying shots in the joints and hope to avoid surgery. One visit and results not the norm in today's world...
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Always informative, always polite and helpful.Exelent
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Exceptional service, very skilled and knowledgeable.
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
He’s the best! He treats us like family! He’s the best!!!
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Excellent Dr and his staff. Definitely worth the trip to see him.
(3 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Dr Akelman is an exceptional surgeon.
(3 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
There are no words to describe my confidence and gratitude for Dr. Akelman. I have put all of my trust in his skill as a surgeon over the past 39 years. In addition, the emotional support he provides is above and beyond exceptional with each and every encounter!
(3 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Everybody was very friendly and I got the knowledge that I needed to take care of my hand. Thank you so much for a wonderful experience. you were an absolute joy looking forward to my hand surgery.
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
I have been a patient of Dr Akelman for many yrs . He is always kind, caring & professional
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
Dr Akelman was very personable.
(1 month ago)
Jul-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.
Awesome visit. X-RAYS, diagnosis, and we are trying shots in the joints and hope to avoid surgery. One visit and results not the norm in today's world...
Always informative, always polite and helpful.Exelent
Exceptional service, very skilled and knowledgeable.
He’s the best! He treats us like family! He’s the best!!!
Excellent Dr and his staff. Definitely worth the trip to see him.
Dr Akelman is an exceptional surgeon.
There are no words to describe my confidence and gratitude for Dr. Akelman. I have put all of my trust in his skill as a surgeon over the past 39 years. In addition, the emotional support he provides is above and beyond exceptional with each and every encounter!
Everybody was very friendly and I got the knowledge that I needed to take care of my hand. Thank you so much for a wonderful experience. you were an absolute joy looking forward to my hand surgery.
I have been a patient of Dr Akelman for many yrs . He is always kind, caring & professional
Dr Akelman was very personable.