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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Dr. Akelman is the best Dr. In the world.
(5 days ago)
Feb-2026
Ravi patient explains everything so you will understand he explains in the patient’s level. Best customer service. I will never go anywhere else..
(5 days ago)
Feb-2026
Friendly, confidence inspiring, and thorough.
(5 days ago)
Feb-2026
The best hand surgeon ever. I have had several surgeries with this miracle worker. Highly recommend!!
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Dr Edward Akelman did an excellent job explaining my diagnosis and the different treatment options I have. He is a very knowledgeable and personable.
(3 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Hé is the BEST!
(3 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Very kind and listens completely to questions explains in details recommends injections splint vs surgery always give options
(1 month ago)
Feb-2026
Office efficient. Short weight times. Dr and resident very professional. Explain things well.
(1 month ago)
Feb-2026
Top shelf attention and care
(1 month ago)
Feb-2026
Wonderful Dr great surgeon
(1 month ago)
Feb-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.
Dr. Akelman is the best Dr. In the world.
Ravi patient explains everything so you will understand he explains in the patient’s level. Best customer service. I will never go anywhere else..
Friendly, confidence inspiring, and thorough.
The best hand surgeon ever. I have had several surgeries with this miracle worker. Highly recommend!!
Dr Edward Akelman did an excellent job explaining my diagnosis and the different treatment options I have. He is a very knowledgeable and personable.
Hé is the BEST!
Very kind and listens completely to questions explains in details recommends injections splint vs surgery always give options
Office efficient. Short weight times. Dr and resident very professional. Explain things well.
Top shelf attention and care
Wonderful Dr great surgeon