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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I really appreciate the way the doctor took the time to explain what my condition was, and what he believes should be my next move to help or fix my situation with both of my hands.
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
Always a pleasure ! He’s awesome !
Paula Bucci
(2 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
Super nice Dr.
made sure that I fully understood everything that was going on with my wrist.
(2 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
Excellent care and attention to detail, pleasant interaction with Dr Akelman and his assistants.
(2 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
Dr. Akelman is one of the best doctors have ever worked with. He takes the time to answer questions and provide detailed information as well as being an excellent surgeon.
(2 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
I luv Dr. Ackelman! He treated my trigger finger yrs ago & I referred my mom to him for same thing. He’s the best of the best in experience & rx of his patients!
(3 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
He is excellent
I highly recommend him
Very caring and knowledgeable
(1 month ago)
Mar-2026
Excellent. Timely. Listens to patient. Highly recommended to me.
(1 month ago)
Mar-2026
I have been a patient of Dr Akelman's for almost 30 years and have complete confidence in him. He is easy to talk to and seems to care about his patients.
(1 month ago)
Mar-2026
Very nice man and knowledgeable Physician. Highly recommend
(1 month ago)
Mar-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.
I really appreciate the way the doctor took the time to explain what my condition was, and what he believes should be my next move to help or fix my situation with both of my hands.
Always a pleasure ! He’s awesome ! Paula Bucci
Super nice Dr. made sure that I fully understood everything that was going on with my wrist.
Excellent care and attention to detail, pleasant interaction with Dr Akelman and his assistants.
Dr. Akelman is one of the best doctors have ever worked with. He takes the time to answer questions and provide detailed information as well as being an excellent surgeon.
I luv Dr. Ackelman! He treated my trigger finger yrs ago & I referred my mom to him for same thing. He’s the best of the best in experience & rx of his patients!
He is excellent I highly recommend him Very caring and knowledgeable
Excellent. Timely. Listens to patient. Highly recommended to me.
I have been a patient of Dr Akelman's for almost 30 years and have complete confidence in him. He is easy to talk to and seems to care about his patients.
Very nice man and knowledgeable Physician. Highly recommend