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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Excellent physician. Very knowledgeable.
(4 days ago)
Jul-2026
Dr. Akleman is and will always be my favorite doctor. He’s carrying compassionate and takes the time to listen.
(4 days ago)
Jul-2026
The Best
(4 days ago)
Jul-2026
Excellent experience. Very customer focused and concerned about care. Nice experience
(6 days ago)
Jul-2026
Everything was great as always
(6 days ago)
Jul-2026
A patient of Dr Akelman since 2019 and always have found him an excellent listener and excellent surgeon
Have recommended him to crowds and family with no reservations in doing so
(6 days ago)
Jul-2026
Friendly, knowledgeable, great at explaining things and options.
Very happy to have him as my Dr.
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
Very good doctor.
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
Excellent doctor! Took time with me and was very personable.
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
Dr Akelman is the best!
(1 week ago)
Jun-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.
Excellent physician. Very knowledgeable.
Dr. Akleman is and will always be my favorite doctor. He’s carrying compassionate and takes the time to listen.
The Best
Excellent experience. Very customer focused and concerned about care. Nice experience
Everything was great as always
A patient of Dr Akelman since 2019 and always have found him an excellent listener and excellent surgeon Have recommended him to crowds and family with no reservations in doing so
Friendly, knowledgeable, great at explaining things and options. Very happy to have him as my Dr.
Very good doctor.
Excellent doctor! Took time with me and was very personable.
Dr Akelman is the best!