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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Always friendly, kind, and fully explains the situation to you.
(1 week ago)
May-2026
The best!
(1 week ago)
May-2026
Dr Akelman is great! He took the time to explain the options and recommendations..
(1 week ago)
May-2026
Thank you Dr Akelman, for expertise as the top hand surgeon. My partner and I relocated from Portland Oregon back to Massachusetts and while moving I injured my thumbs and Dr Akelman took immediate action to prevent further damage.
(1 week ago)
May-2026
Very personable, informative and helpful.
(2 weeks ago)
May-2026
He is excellent doctor
(2 weeks ago)
May-2026
Incredibly kind and just the best ortho around.
(2 weeks ago)
May-2026
Excellent Doc
(3 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Best in the business. Explains things extremely well.
(3 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Thank you for providing exceptional service. I appreciate your insightful review of my condition and supports provided.
(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.
Always friendly, kind, and fully explains the situation to you.
The best!
Dr Akelman is great! He took the time to explain the options and recommendations..
Thank you Dr Akelman, for expertise as the top hand surgeon. My partner and I relocated from Portland Oregon back to Massachusetts and while moving I injured my thumbs and Dr Akelman took immediate action to prevent further damage.
Very personable, informative and helpful.
He is excellent doctor
Incredibly kind and just the best ortho around.
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.