Edward Akelman, MD

The best

I found Dr. Akelman to not only be an extremely competent physician and surgeon but a very compassionate and caring person. After being with him for just a short time, I felt like he treated me as if I was part of his family. I never felt rushed. He answered all of my questions and most of all he significantly reduced my anxiety. Taking with Dr. Akelman was like being with my father. He really cares about people. I wish I could give him six stars. He is truly a role model for what ALL doctors should be!

Listened carefully to my concerns. Explained issues in easy to understand terms. Allowed for follow up questions. Friendly, caring and sympathetic

Dr Akelman is the very best, second to none! His knowledge, skills, communication, and patient caring are 5 star.

Dr. Akelman answered all my questions and concerns.

Very caring and thorough doctor. Explained everything about hand and treatment.

Dr. Akelman has been my doctor for 30 years. I wouldn’t trust anyone else!

The best there is

This doctor seems to stand by the oath . “ do no harm” I went to this doctor for an ime. And we all know that beacon workers comp wants to find a way to pay a doctor a small amount to then use that report to their advantage in denying what the patient is seeking. He wrote the truth . I would recommend him

I’ve been going to dr Akelman for at least 35 years! He’s the best there is in hand surgery! He will be doing another surgery for me in Dec. he’s the best! I have full confidence in him’

He is so knowledgeable, so kind, always listen to the complaints or issues, very patient He is the best!! I'm so glad I being his patient for about 28 years

Dr. Akelman is the best! I have been a patient of his for 20 years. He always listens to me and is very respectful. He is compassionate and professional.

The best!

Excellent care a very nice man and good doctor. I give him a 10

Dr. Akelman was professional and personable. He listened and explained my condition very clearly.

Excellent says it all in a nutshell!

Dr. Akelman has been my hand surgeon for 20+ years! This is because he is a top notch surgeon who keeps up-to-date on all the latest innovations in hand surgery. He is a very kind man and truly cares that you get the best care and results possible. This is why I drive 2 hours each way and skip Boston just to be his patient! I will be truly sad when he retires in a few years!

Very well. Dr. Akelman knows his stuff. He explains everything you need to know. Makes sure he figures out the problem.

Very comfortable, right to the point no fluff. Very good bed side manner

Very personable and explained everything thoroughly

Like a Swiss watch!!

Dr. Akelman explained everything so clearly and I had plenty of time to ask questions.

Well Done!

Great Dr. Explains everything in language you can understand.

Excellent!! Everything went wonderfully!!

Not only the top skills, but a wonderful bedside manner as well. Plus top shelf staff all around from the nurses, PA, office staff, other physicians, and everyone else I interacted with.

Excellent doctor. Truly cares about his patients.

He can be moody.

He is the best

Amazing

He’s the bedt

He is a great physician. He has been my doctor for a few years and I can’t ask for better. Just had 2 trigger fingers operated on yesterday and although I’m bandaged up, I can still move and use my fingers quite well. I have a lot of faith in his abilities.

Excellent care.

I consider he is the best of the best. My experience has been excellent and the staff as well.

Dr. Ackelman performed a "mini open" carpel tunnel release for me. The result was exceptional: almost no discomfort, fast recovery. His team is professional in every way.

been a patient for many years. Dr. Akelman is always very kind, caring, & professional

Tell you how it is, kind , knowledgeable

Very approachable. Very knowledgeable. All around great doctor.

He does s as great job helping you through the process of healing and recovery.

Personable and highly skilled.

Very friendly and SO knowledgeable!

Excellent Physician! I would recommend to all my family and friends

Absolute professional kind Doctor. Very understanding.

Dr Akelman is the best. He operated on my hand 12 years ago. I would not go to anyone else.

So personable.

Great doc. Still loves what he does.

Hand Surgey went very well. Now, I'm recovering and looking forward to my next visit to remove the bandage.

Best Orthopedic Doctor ever! I started going to him over 30 years ago. They don't come any better than Dr. Edward Akelman!!!!!!!

Precise and quick.

Very comforting attitude. Willing to take the time to explain and that gives great confidence in him. Thank you. Alan

Excellent highest recommendation

Dr Akelman’s reputation is reinforced from the moment he examines and explains your health situation. He makes it clear that he will recommend a course of action but it is the patient who needs to decide. He is forthright and informative and comforting all at the same time. A remarkable doctor.

Dr. Akelman is absolutely the best. He is caring, knowledgeable and highly professional. I would recommend him to anyone and everyone. Thank you sir.

I have seen Dr. Akelman for over 20 years. I have always had the most exemplary care from everyone I have ever dealt with, especially Dr. Akelman.

Great Job

Excellent surgeon, very kind man!

Amazing team I very satisfied with my procedure, would definitely recommend .

Awesome experience for sure! From the welcoming reception, to Dr Akelman who was professional, pleasant and above all… a great listener. Which is extremely important to me! Good day!

This is my ninth surgery with Dr. Ackerman. He always does a wonderful job and cares about his patience. I highly recommend him hopefully this is my last surgery. Thank you for everything.

outstanfing experience i dont want to do this again but if i need to i hope youll do it.

Very kind, excellent surgeon.

Absolutely a wonderful physician. Thoughtful, thorough and caring

Felt very safe and comfortable in the surgery room

Dr. Akelman is a brilliant diagnostician.. He is an active listener who explained my condition in terms that I could understand. He presented very practical solutions to my hand problem..

The Best

Great as always!

The best in RI!

He’s kind, really listens and patiently explains in a way I comprehend.

Doctor Akelman is superb in every aspect!

Very good explanation and a caring professional. My highest praise!

Easy to talk to. All my questions were answered. We discussed all my options and came up with a plan.

The best

Wonderful and kind! Detailed and thorough,! Highly recommend!

Dr. Ackelman is a true professional: he’s knowledgeable, kind and compassionate!

Obviously his long experience made a big difference!

He’s down to earth and explains everything really well, as well as options for treatment. I never felt I was being rushed. I have much confidence in Dr. Akelman that he will be able to improve the problem I’m having with my hand.

Great, great doctor

Super sweet doctor

The very best bed side manners and very competent and confident surgeon.

Dr.Akleman is a great doctor & is good at listening to his patients needs.

There is a reason why they pick "Top Docs" He is the reason for Hand Surgeons.

Excellent care , explains completely, office staff great

Great doctor, very kind. Explains everything well.

Very nice, kind man. Excellent surgeon!

He was very informative. Made me comfortable. Iit is all about your doctor helping to keep you calm.

The BEST!

Very pleasant, personable and professional.

the best

Excellent

takes time to know his patients - explains in as much detail as possible using easy-to-understand language - conservative and realistic about treatment - never makes me feel like he's rushing out the door - I always feel like I'm his #1 priority when with him

You have an excellent team .!!

One of the finest physicians I have ever met in my 77 years.

Always a pleasure. He is not only an amazing doctor, he is one of the nicest person I have ever encountered in the medical field.

Very nice Dr. Highly recommend!

Doctor ackelman is a very good listener. Never seems rushed and his answers are thoughtful. I appreciate his openness to my feedback and his offer to follow up on the issues I raised.

Thorough, attentive, knowledgeable, friendly, patient

Dr. Akelman is the best. He always goes above and beyond and explains every detail to me. I would recommend him for any type of hand surgery.

Professional and pleasant

Very personable

Dr Akelman was very transparent with me, which made me feel comfortable. I will be returning to see him in the future.

I find Dr. Akelman to be personable, assessable and always professional.

Wonderful! Patiently took time to listen to me and asked many questions. Explained everything that I had concerns or questions about.

The best doctor in the world!!!!!

Always professional , pleasant and overall conservative in his approach to surgery

There’s a reason why they choose “Top Docs”. Dr. Akelman is that reason!!

Very professional and precise. He was clear about the procedure and the effects and the follow-up.

Very companionate and so glad I chose university orthopedic over orthotics. Dr Akelman listened to me and has a very good bed side manner. Would highly recommend him

Best hand surgeon with the sweetest personality. Don’t know what I’ll do if I need anymore surgery after he retires

Great experience and no nonsense discussion with caring answers. Unlike most physicians today, Dr. Akelman never makes you feel like he does not have any more time for you. Thank you.

Excellent!

Dr Akelman really listened to what I had to say, answered my questions and gave me options.

Friendly

Did a great job, hand feels much better.

Dr Akelman is the Best!!!!

Excellent experience with the Dr..

Thanx for being friendly and informative and calling me a "young guy".

Outstanding very nice and he explains everything very clearly

Not surprised!

This is a third time Dr. Akelman will be operating on my hands. He is simply the best and his bedside manner is excellent. He explains everything thoroughly and when you leave his office all your questions are answered. He has my complete confidence and I would recommend, anybody to him.

Excellent Doctor. He takes care of you like you are one of his own!

The doctor and physician assistant, you’re very friendly and knowledgeable

A true professional in every sense of the word. He listens intently to your concerns and provides options to get you back on track!

Nobody better definitely the best a pleasure to go see

Dr. Akelman provided me with extaordinary care. He had great expertise and insight into my medical situation. He took the time to explain everything associated with my particular hand issue and gave me great advice to move forward....exactly what I was looking for. Dr. Akleman is a totally patient centered/focused docor.

Very personable and makes you feel very comfortable

Knowledgeable, never rushes you, answers every question you have. Such a thoughtful surgeon. He gives the best pain free cortisone injections!!

Nice guy

Best there is - period.

Professional, knowlegeble, & great bedside manor

Dr Akelman is very good. He explains everything very thoroughly.

Amazing Doctor. Really I’m not just saying this because my husband and myself both have had are left and right hands done for carpal tunnel. The outcome was the best. Couldn’t have asked for any better. Thank you Dr. Akelman . ❤️👏🏻

Entire staff was friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely concerned. My very highest recommendation!

Ed and i go a ways back. He is an expert hand surgeon and my go to doctor.

Dr. Akleman is an outstanding doctor who makes you feel comfortable. He is a true professional.

You are the Best. Extremely grateful for your professionalism, knowledge and calming demeanor.

Very professional, very curious, always on time. Wish he covered other fields.

He is the Best!!!

Enjoyable and informative meeting. Answered all my questions with patience. Impressive, knowledgeable guy. Good bedside manner. Thank you, Alan Bernard Mobile: 954 415 3565

Awesome 🙂

"Hands down" .. (no pun intended) best doc there is. Dr. Lucas is right there with him.

Very compassionate and professional

Amazing, knowledgeable, caring and compassionate!

He’s the best! Takes the time with you and when I left I felt much better about my hand problem

Takes the time to make sure the patient understands his diagnosis. Friendly and calming.

Today was the first time I met Dr. Akelman and he was amazing. Full of information about the condition of my hands and the cause of the pain. He gave me real expectations on what I could expect for results of the surgery.

Dr. Akelman puts me at ease with his professional friendly manner. I have always had good results with my surgeries performed by him.

Wonderful

Great doctor, listener and educator.

As hood as it gets.

Nice to meet you for the first time! Thank you for your help!

I would highly recommend Dr.Akelman and his staff.

Very impressive; beautifully run establishment. Received great info and options.

Provides explanation of condition and treatment options in a manner easy to understand. Is patient and welcomes questions. Am grateful he is my physician and I trust him.

A skilled doctor and wonderful person.

Great explains everything so I could understand

He is the best.

Great doc!!

My first experience here and it was 100% by everyone.

Great doctor who takes his time with you and your medical needs .

Exceptional

Great explanation & next steps are in place.

Dr Akelman is always professional, conservative and extremely thorough. Great doctor p

Dr. Akelman had been taking care of me and my family for years. He’s a great doctor who we fully trust.

Great job 👍🏻. Will recommend him to everyone. Thank you Dr Akelman and the team !😊

The best.

Not only a top notch doctor, but personable and nice too!

Very professional and polite. Very straightforward and understanding.

I would definitely recommend Dr. Akelman to any of my friends and family.

The best!

He is a great Dr. I heard positive things about him. Also he took the time to call his colleague to get me in stat. To me that is a good Dr.

Explained everything what was going to be done. I felt very safe in his care. Wonderful Doctor

Very professional, caring, compassionate and knowledgeable. Fantastic surgeon!

THE VERY BEST ESPECIALLY WITH PATIENTS.MAKES YOU FEEL AT EA SE... WHAT A GREAT DOCTOR YOU HAVE ON STAFF. THANK YOU DR AKELMAN. MARIE

I went to see Dr Akelman because I have carpal tunnel. The wait time wasn't long. He was really nice. He took his time talking to me to make sure I understood everything. I recommend him to others.

Great Dr.

Dr Akelman is a great doctor

What else can I say. He's the best!!.

The best of the best

he is True North on patient experience..period

Superior and efficient service!

He is a wonderful doctor and surgeon. Dr. Alelman, his nurses and staff made my stay very, very comfortable. I definitely was in good hands. Thank you Dr. Akelman

Excellent surgeon n also super bed side manners. Makes u feel at ease.

Wonderfully informative and thorough. I find Dr. Akelman very easy to talk to and appreciate the level of detail he gives me when discussing my condition.

Very courteous and takes the time to explain everything. Mostly, very good results

Great Doctor and very perfonable

Puts patients at ease. My siblings also are his patients. Co- workers at the surgical center also praised him.

Kept me informed and had many helpful recommendations.

Dr Akelman has an incredible bedside manner and always makes you feel comfortable. Top it off he’s an incredibly skilled surgeon. It’s the perfect recipe for a great experience!

Wonderful Doctor

great professional competence and a warm personality

I was truly impressed with his communication skills. He made me feel comfortable and well informed of my problems. Highly recommend him.

Top-notch surgeon and a great person.

Loved Dr Akelman

Outstanding physician.

Awesome!!

Great doctor

Exceptional surgeon bed side manor is also bar non the best….

Great bedside manner, knowledgeable and friendly

Friendly but also professional.

He's kind, personable, easy to talk to, I felt comfortable, he's an expert, he's highly respected in his field, he's educated with the current research, treatment, and techniques, and he has a sense of humor. It's rare to find a surgeon like Dr. Akelman, he has bedside manners and he's a phenomenal surgeon. I'm grateful Dr. Akelman is my surgeon.

Dr Ackelman is extremely competent and a very nice person. Excellent communication skills and outstanding technical skills. He's the best!

Very personable. Love that in a a doctor. Thank you

Very pleasant , professional and knowledgeable in explaining my medical problem in terms that I would understand and answering any questions I had . Listens well also .

I’ve had 14 major surgeries over my 76 years and Dr. Akelman is the most competent, through and effective surgeon I’ve ever had. His staff and his clinic’s operations reflect his values. His entire operation runs like a fine tuned clock, and their results are outstanding.

Fantastic doctor and wealth of knowledge. Excellent bedside manner. Totally trust and recommend Dr. Akelman (and the whole team)!

Dr akelman was fantastic!

Great person Great doictor

If you have hand issues this is the Doctor to see.

my wife had carpal tunnel surgery performed by Dr Akelman with excellent results, so I went to see what he thought would help the numbness I was having on my hand's thumb and index finger. After reviewing test and talking more about the rear of concern he thought the best course of action was not to have surgery just yet but to wait another 12 months to give the nerves that affect my hand have more time to heal. which I thought was pretty good that a surgeon would say wait on having surgery

The Best

Dr. Akelman listens, takes time, puts patient at ease and offers options when applicable. He makes the patient feel valued.

He is thorough, informative, kind, and personable. A very good listener. I always leave his office feeling encouraged. He seems genuinely pleased by my progress. Definitely feel like my hand is in good hands with Dr Akelman!

So easy on your nerves pre-op. A real pro.a

Excellent thank you

I always want Dr. Akelman

Very professional but personable. Very understanding and pleasant.

Dr Akelman is a great doctor and person

Always upbeat and interested in all patient has to say. Thorough and professional. Answers all questions and explains all procedures. Pleasure to have to see him.

Dr Akelman is a fantastic doctor -my surgery was flawless and the care that he gives to patients is beyond anything I have ever seen. A plus for him and his entire staff!

Dr. Akelman is outstanding. His caring and personal approach is rare. His understanding of medicine as both science and an art is beyond compare.

Dr. Akelman is very knowledgeable, patient, caring, and has great people skills. He takes a conservative approach and suggests many avenues for relief of pain before considering surgery. He took the time to answer all our questions and to explain everything very thoroughly.

Excellent examination and presentation of his findings.

Knows what he is talking about

Informative, helpful, friendly. Couldn’t be better

Excellent overall experience.

Dr. Akelman is friendly, explained everything, made me feel comfortable, and he's easy to talk to. All the staff were friendly and made me feel comfortable. The wait time was incredibly quick. I was seen within 5 minutes of check in. Also, the building is state-of-the art and beautiful. I'm thankful I was referred to Dr. Akelman at University of Orthopedics. Thank you.

Dr Akelman has an excellent "bedside" manner. He immediately put me at ease an thoroughly explained procedure.

Best of the best.

My experience was excellent. Everyone was so kind, and professional.

This Doctor is straight to the point!!!

Dr. Akelman was kind and quickly diagnosed my condition. I received two splints during the same visit. He thoroughly explained my treatment options and I am confident that my course of treatment is the best available.

Everyone was Is extremely nice from the time I checked at the Receptionist desk and also when leaving. A perfect 10 thank you to the Dr and to his staff.

Dr Akelman was informative and very personable. .

Great Doc. Great office staff

Doc did an excellent job on both of my hands. Relieved pain of carpal tunnel.

Dr Akelman answered all of my questions and made me feel comfortable having my surgery. He showed genuine concern and that was much appreciated.

Awesome personality Caring Thorough in an all-around awesome doctor

Timely and efficient visit!

He's good

Excellent physician!

Great doctor friendly and knowledgeable

Listened and consummate professional.

He is an excellent dr.

Dr Akelman and all support staff were excellent.

The best

Best hand surgeon in New England.

The best.

He was great

Surgical excellence which is top notch, exceeded by his ability to calm the patient with reassurance. Can't say enough.

Very personable, highly educated and knowledgeable.

Dr. Akelman is absolutely the very best hand doctor for many reasons. His bed side manner is fantastic, he listens to your concerns, plans a course of action & actually talks to you about your options & expectations. University Orthopedics is top notch! In 2 very short hours, X-rays were taken, Dr consult, & PT customized hand braces were made.

Awesome visit. Staff is friendly and operate smoothly and on time! Dr. Akelman is very friendly and professional... Don't hesitate to make an appointment

Hope Ed doesn't retire in 3 years but I don't understand if he does

Dr Akelman was approachable, thorough, fully explained my condition and treatment, was open to questions. Would highly recommend!

Dr. Akelman is very friendly and makes you feel comfortable. He is patient and answers your questions without “beating around the bush” so to say. I would recommend him to any of my family and friends.

Professional, thorough, caring, knowledgeable Fantastic doctor. Perfect Doctor

Very professional

Great doctor with a wonderful personality!

Edward Akelman is awesome! His whole staff is kind efficient and professional. I especially appreciate Robert the cast technician. He is very precise and kind while doing his work. I would readily give him five stars as well.

Great "bedside manner". I have always received excellent treatments from Dr. Akelman in relieving arthritic pains in my hands,. I will seek treatment for these pains from no other doctor.

Great doctor!

Very nice and helpful!

Dr. Akelman keeps getting better!!

Not only is Dr. Akelman a top surgeon with amazing credentials, but his bed side manner is parallel to no other doctor I have ever seen! I have complete confidence in this wonderful doctor!

He is an exceptional doctor

Dr Akelman was great we discussed my issues he explained what was likely going on and gave me choices on how to proceed, will run a test to see best way to take care of my problem

I was able to get an appt really fast. The doctor and Alex explained everything to me in detail. Thank you.

Gentle injector, pleasant and endlessly knowledgeable. My spouse has had multiple very successful surgeries.

Absolutely the best.

Thank you again, Doc. I will see you soon. Give ALL those wonderful people that engaged in this procedure a hug from me, they are all doing a great job.

The PA and surgeon were both very professional. Truly listen to my physical concerns, explained in great detail what my options were for treatment. Even though he’s a surgeon, didn’t push to go straight to surgery. He offered to try cortisone 1st, even though ultimately my situation likely need surgery in the end.

Professional Knowledgeable Amazing bedside manner

Superb ~ Great Surgeon ~ Second to none facility!

Doctor Ackelman has performed surgery on both of my hands. (And on both of my sister's hands!) An excellent and skilled surgeon. And a really nice man.

Day 1, can't wait to feel results!

Third trigger finger surgery. Wouldn’t go anywhere else. Dr. Akelman and his staff are excellent.

This is an extraordinary doctor. He is kind, compassionate and straightforward. I can’t imagine being in better hands - no pun intended!

The best - Period.

Wonderful Dr. Explains everything to you.

Always a pleasure

Great guy, pleasant and very informative. I highly recommend him.

Very welcoming, very, very informative, answered all of my questions.

Thank you Dr. Akelman! He is very kind and spends time to explain in detail about the treatment, recovery and expectations for after recovery. He did an amazing job on my carpal tunnel surgery. I found him very professional and trustworthy. I would recommend him to any of my family and friends.

Dr. Ackelman took his time and answered all of my questions. He is truly a caring physician and that’s why is patient love him so much.

have been under Dr.Akelman's care for many years . Excellent surgeon & always very kind & professional

Not a better hand doctor around. He's the best.

Dr. Akerman was excellent. He was very personable and kept me informed throughout the process. I have nothing to say beyond that he is an outstanding surgeon.⁰

An exceptional, compassionate and extremely knowledgeable physician and teacher.

Dr. Akelman is outstanding in every aspect of what it means to be a Doctor. A special guy.

Dr. Akelman is very thorough and nice. He makes sure you understand everything before going onto the next thing. Dr. Akelman also is great with eye contact. It was a pleasure being seen by him!

I had an excellent experience

Excellent doctor!

Dr Akelman was personable yet professional and I look forward for his guidance to resolve my health issues going forward.

Dr. Akelman is wonderful! He is patient and compassionate. He takes the time to explain what is happening and makes sure that the patient understands.

Love him ❤️

Dr. Akelman is the best!

I have been to many facilities and hand orthopedics with my dupuytren’s contractual over the years, and by far Dr. Akelman had been the most helpful in answering all my questions and explained how my hand will realistically heal and function after surgery.

He is very compassionate in his care. Answers all questions very thoroughly. He is the best.

He is a very knowledgeable man and answers your questions promptly

Great experience with Dr Akelman. He never made me feel rushed, explained everything clearly and answered all my questions. After meeting with him, I was able to make informed choices. I appreciate that.

I have used him twice in the last year. He is polite, kind and funny. He has been spot on every time with my hand. I work with my hands and I abuse them daily and he manages to get it fixed right the first time.

Outstanding service and care

Dr Akelman takes the time to explain everything thoroughly and in a way that’s clear to understand.

He is the absolute best!!!

Excellent physician, always kind and caring.

Very knowledgeable and understanding. I would recommend him to others.

He’s always been the best

Very nice Doctor. Very professional.

Has been my hand/arm Dr. for years professional friendly knows what he's doing! highly recommend staff is great too

Extremely professional Fully explained himself and procedures that would be needed to be explored concerning my injury

I’ve seen Dr. Akelman many times and he’s great. I recommended him to a friend recently.

Was genial, connected well with me as a patient, very informative and thorough. It's evident that he loves his job and his patients!

Best hand surgeon around!

Dr. Akelman is very good at what he does. He is friendly and listens.

From first call for appointment to leaving after the appoint and fitting of a split all went smoothly and well.

Dr. Akelman is the only Ortho Dr for my hand issues. I have been going to him for decades. Thank you

Excellent specialist!

This Doc. has it together. And I am truly fortunate to have him caring for me.

Very professional and a great doctor.

All the right answers number one in my book

Always a pleasure meeting with him also makes you feel comfortable

He’s a very good doctor

Informative and very helpful staff

Super guy. Great doc and delightful personality!

I have been a patient of Dr. Akelman for 8 years He is one of the most knowledgeable, thorough, well respected doctors I have dealt with

Explained everything very well

Fantastic bedside manner. Spoke in easy to understand terms. Listened to my concerns and explained WHY and HOW treatment would work.

Superb beside manner. Articulates situation well at a level easily understood.

Terrific group as well

Excellent experience with Dr. Akelman. Informative and patient.

Dr.Akelman is kind, personable, knowledgeable and highly professional. He’s just the kind of doctor that a nurse want to trust with (her) care!

He answers questions fully and is very patient.

He is a great doctor

Excellent

He is a wonderful doctor, always kind and caring.

Dr. Akelman is very knowledgeable and patient. He loves to teach. I enjoy my visits with him.

Dr. Akelman - again is extremely patient, very clear about explaining my orthopedic issues and future care. I have not given any other physician this high rating.

Can't get any better than Dr. Akelman.

Exceptional in every aspect!

Dr.Akelman is an excellent orthopedic surgeon, is very knowledgeable,is very pleasant and personable. I would highly recommend him and rate him with a 5 ⭐️ competency.

My first time meeting Dr. Akelman was yesterday. He was very straightforward and explained everything in detail. I feel confident that my treatment experience will be positive and Dr. Akelman's professionalism and experience is an excellent match for my needs.

The best there is!!!

Would just like explanation of what dr Akelman found at incision site because i slept through entire procedure.

Dr. Akelman was kind, understanding, took time to listen and then explained exactly what & why I had the pain I had. He also explained how best to treat my injuries.

Friendly, took time to explain. Also great support staff

Dr Akelman plus his associate Dr. Alex made me feel very comfortable plus they are very knowledgeable as well as professional. I’m so glad I was able to seen by them.

Would have preferred if Dr. Akelman had reviewed X-rays with me during visit; however, he did call later that day to discuss his review of them.

Very informative and nice

Friendly, kind, patient, good listener and communicator.

Excellent Dr !!!

The best!

Very personable and pain free procedure

Very personable. Quick and relatively painless procedure.

Excellent doctor and very nice too

Best there is!!

Dr. Akelman gave me all the information I needed and he gave me advice. Rae-Anne Laprade

very knowledgeable and professional doctor

I have trusted Dr. Akleman with all of my surgeries.

I've seen a lot of doctors in my life and Dr. Akelman is without a doubt one of the best I've EVER encountered. He was very patient, he listened to my concerns, he didn't jump to a surgical option, and took great care in helping me understand my issue.

Extremely pleasant

Efficient and compassionate

He is very kind and takes the time to answer any questions you may have.

Knowledgeable, efficient and precise.

Dr. Akelman is an outstanding doctor. I have been very pleased with his service.

Best!!!

Great job again!

He is the best!

Dr. Akelman is an outstanding doctor. This is the second time I have used him for surgery on my hand, and was extremely pleased with the results.

Surgery went well, staff were professional and caring, intake processes easy and personnel were accommodating.

Dr Akelman was excellent. He attended to me after I returned from the procedure and was helpful and professional

he is so kind and knowledgeable and always knows what to do to make your pain go away. .He is a great doctor

Dr Akelman and his staff were great. Visit was for a consultation and he explained everything clearly.

He Listens to my problems and we devised a plan to schedule an operation. I feel very comfortable with Dr.Akelman.

Extremely knowledgeable and competent. Very personable and kind. Wonderful person and surgeon.

Let you know after my surgery in January lol

Absolutely the same as previous encounters. Wonderful.

The best

He is the best, caring most compassionate doctor. The whole staff is wonderful as well.

Dr Akelman is very personable and tries to make you understand what’s wrong and how to fix it.

Pleasant staff and Dr Ackelman was very informative of the steps that he will be taking.

Excelent Doctor

Could not have been better.

Dr. Akleman was very attentive and informative. I appreciate his care.

He is very kind, funny and professional all at the same time.

Extremely professional

Everything was well organized and went fine

The best in the world

The BEST

Dr Akelman is very attentive and answers all my questions and concerns. He is a great doctor!

He is awesome, patient, kind and so so empathetic.

Outstanding please don't retire

Dr A is thorough and answered all my questions. I didn’t feel like I was on an assembly line Thank you Dr!

Professional, and honest diagnosis.

He's great and a nice guy to boot!

He's the best

Aside for the reason why I had to be there, everything went as great as it could have. Everything on time, staff friendly and professional. Smooth flowing from start to finish. Thank you Dr Akelman and staff for everything. Very friendly and very professional. Thank you

Great doctor. One of the best. Always very polite and answers my questions.

Great doctor, competent staff, awesome facility.

Dr. Akleman is great and we have a very good working relationship. I values his advice and expertise.

Appointment was on time

a wonderful doctor!

Dr. Akelman is so kind, caring and knowledgeable. Always puts me at ease during our appointments. Thank you!

He was very kind.

Dr. Akelman was very professional, personable and pleasant!

Very pleasant, very professional & gentle

Very informative and pleasant. Confident and happy wit visit

Very professional, and answered all my questions

Excellent explanations

Dr. Akleman is great to work with, from the initial meeting to the surgery day. He was thorough and clear when explaining the procedure, his staff and the surgery day experiences were both times actually very pleasant and easy. Best of all, the two carpal tunnel surgeries were successful. I wouldn't hesitate to reccommend Dr. Akleman.

Always as kind as can be.

Compassionate, professional, efficient.

Professional and takes the time to listen to your concerns.

Great demeanor

Great Dr. And as well as professional he is personable. Thank You Dr.

Absolutely outstanding!

The best experience I could've hoped for. So patient and compassionate. Everything was explained clearly very easy to comprehend.

He is great

Knowlegable, reassuring and efficient.

Best Surgeon. He makes you feel comfortable and always feel confident with him taking care of my procedures.

Cómo sirujano no es profesional una me volvió el capertune severo mi pregunta hacía el q si me hace otra vez la cirugía q me garantiza q se me va el dolor . Su repuesta fue Garatizado es la Muerte y Los Impuestos haci me contestó y soy un paciente depresivo y tomo medicamentos para la depresión salí del cuarto llorando eso no es repuesta para un paciente con depresión al hablar haci me acordé de mi Hermana q falleció q paz Descanse ya No quiero ese médico es cruel 😢 Gracias y padezco de Escoliosis mucho dolor en mi cuerpo

Dr. Akelman is the best! I was very impressed with the conversation he had with two interns sitting in on my examination! They are learning from the best. Dr. Akelman has performed three surgeries on my hands in the past. I wouldn’t even think about seeing anyone else!

Top notch, my hands are important as a lifelong hobby musician and he’s the best

He explained very clearly my thumb issues and provided approaches to improving them. Very satisfied!

Dr. Akelman is always very pleasant to deal with. Very friendly and will answer questions in understandable words.

Dr Akelman, is so knowledgeable and always so professional and kind

young lady seeing me with dr acklman sweet kind informative helped me understand my problem very reassuring Greay bisit dr ackeman is greatthsnkyou💘😋

Answered all my questions

He is outstanding. His knowledge of his field and dedication is always readily apparent.

Very kind and pleasant doctor. Explains your diagnosis to you in a way you can understand it.

Best experience

Excellent. University orthopedics runs like a well oiled machine very Courteous and professional

Outstanding surgeon!!! He did an amazing job on my Carpal Tunnel Surgery. Very professional and knowledgeable. I felt certain and safe with his expertise. I could not thank him and his team enough.

Excellent

very polite and professional staff. dr. akelman is as good as it gets. all doctors and p/a's follow his example and it makes the office run great.

1st appointment with Dr Akelman. Very professional and knowledgeable, plus great sense of humor.

Wonderful doctor. So knowledgeable

He is the best Always takes the time to listen

Fantastic..great staff. Whole place is like a well oiled machine!

Awesome service, Awesome staff!

He’s the best, honest and enjoyable to see

I have two cortisone shots every six months in my thumb joints and Dr. Akelman does it the best.

Erudite, thoughtful, honest in his appraisals

He operated on my right hand for Dupretyn

Dr Akelman is the best i have been going to him for over 30 years

Very caring. Explained my condition and how it would be treated.

Very thorough. Nice manner. Explained everything

Personable and professional.

He was very thorough in explaining on how the procedure will go. He answered all my questions. Very professional.

He take the time to listen to the patient.

Dr. Akelman is outstanding. He is most helpful and straightforward. The best of the best!

Dr. Akelman is great! Highly recommended!

Couldn’t ask for a better hand surgeon. Listens well, explains, very kind.

Dr. Akelman is excellent. He is thorough in his examination and explanation. I had great luck with his surgery on my left arm to regain proper hand function.

Dr Akelman is always professional, knowledgeable as well as pleasant.

Very informative, personable, and caring!

very knowledgeable, gracious and efficient.

The bed

Quick pleasant visit. Staff very cordial.

Always takes all his time and is patient with all my questions and concerns.

Dr. Akelman is professional and thorough and was familiar with my specific medical issue

Dr. Akelman has been great he explains the procedure and takes the time to answer any questions you may have I feel very comfortable with the doctor

Excellent care!

Although it's too soon to know if Dr. Akelman's treatment plan will be successful, he was clear, efficient, and personable during the appointment. I very much appreciate his approach of trying the least invasive treatment first.

Good guy.

IF I COULD HAVE GIVEN HIM AND HIS TEAM A TEN, I WOULD

Dr Akelman always listens and answers all questions and provides me with a reasonable diagnosis In this era when many healthcare providers are rushed, Curt and not attentive Dr. Akelman never rushes his time with the patient

Dr Akelman is the best! He listens to his patients and provides the best medical care. I have recommended him to numerous family members and friends for help with orthopaedic hand issues.

that's not enough stars. he should get a 10 star

Dr Akelman is not only skillful but also articulate, warm and helpful.

He gave a very balanced view of my Dupuytren’s problem. We’ll take another look in 3 months to see what action might be advised

When should I be able to straighten the middle finger (trigger finger)?

He is the best. I have had several procedures with him, and they all have been very successful. The staff at University Orthopedics are all very kind and efficient.

the best

Compassionate bedside manner and excellent care! Thank you so much Dr.Akelman!

Great doctor and staff

all I can say HE'S THE BEST

Dr Akelman is the best! Very informative and takes the time to explain everything in detail!

Punctual. Efficient work flow throughout visit from information desk to check in to radiology to office visit to occupational therapy and checkout. Courteous, polite, and professional. Thank you

Great Doctor! Hes the best! Would go to anyone else.

Great doctor and great personality

Very kind and caring. Through exam, explanation, and plan for care.

He is the best and his team are also top

great doc

Dr. Akelman is the best..

Very patient and professional.

Personable and Knowledgeable

Great guy and surgeon.

A great surgeon and, equally important, excels at communication with his patients. Just a really nice guy.

The best in the business!

Very clear and thorough explanations

I am very pleased with the excellent service provided by Dr. Akelman and his staff. The Carpal Tunnel Surgeries that I've had on both hands appear to be very successful. I haven't had any numbness or swelling in the left hand and hopefully the right will be the same.

Dr. Akelman Continues to deliver excellence!

Feel good

Excellent physician!

Very personable. He was informative.

He explains fully and is very understanding and compassionate.

One of my favor Dr.’s

Doctor Akelman was very pleasant and professional. He was on time for the appointment which absolutely uncommon these days.

He is the best.

Dr. Akelman was very good at explaining my procedure, and it was easy to make contact with someone in his office. The actual procedure experience was very positive

Always professional and kind. I would refer anyone to Dr. ACKELMAN.

This was my first visit with Dr. Akelman he explained my options thoroughly I left feeling very comfortable on the decision that was made.

Explains options and responds clearly to questions. Very positive. Outstanding doctor and surgeon.

took the time to explain all options

Very patient with my questions. Extremely skilled having successfully performed surgery over 30+ years.

Dr. Akelman is the best!! He has done 3 hand surgeries on me and I’m scheduled for a fourth.

Nice man and a great doctor. Explained in detail what I should expect in my up coming procedure.

Thank you for your wisdom and help.

Doctor Akelman is so wonderful & amazing!!

Dr Akelman is a great doctor and person. He’s done four very successful surgeries on my hands. I highly recommend him. And he explains things so I understand. His assistant is also awesome.

Great Dr. 👍🏾

The Best!

Explains everything in laymen's terms. Excellent Doctor and easy to understand!

Explain everything n was very honest. I would definitely recommend him. Great bedside manners. Easy to talk to.

Dr Akelman is a kind, caring, and very professional doctor. he explains things so you can understand. He truly is the #1 hand specialist in Rhode Island.

The best of the best!!

Great!

I have been a patient of Dr. Alelman for many years. He is the most wonderful Doctor! He is very kind and he takes care of his patients. He is great!

Superb!

He and his staff are gracious and highly professional. Probably my best experience ever as an out-patient.

Just the best. Plain talk.

Always professional, excellent surgeon.

Great doc

Very kind, compassionate and knowledgeable.

Ed is the best ortho doctor I have had as a hand surgeon. He was the only hand surgeon to rid me of constant pain when I first saw him. Ed, don’t retire any time soon.

Very compassionate and very informative