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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Very compassionate and caring. I’ve had two carpal tunnel surgeries with him and would highly recommend him. Great surgeon. The facility he works out of was superior as well!
Aug-2025
Always professional and efficient !
Aug-2025
Very Professional and knowledgeable about my condition.
Aug-2025
Dr. Akelman got the exact spots for my 2 thumb shots.
Aug-2025
This is my first visit with Dr. Akelman, and felt like I have know him for 25 years. Obviously he is Top of his field, but his bedside manners are unmatched.
Aug-2025
The best!!!
Thank you Dr. Akelman for your help!!
Aug-2025
Awesome knowledge about the body, and very welcoming Dr, Akellman explains things so you understand him
Jul-2025
Best hand surgeon I’ve ever met! Top notch in my book!
Jul-2025
Pleasant, very knowledgeable, explains well. Gives patient lots of information.
Jul-2025
Knowledgeable and good bedside manner.
Jul-2025
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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.
Very compassionate and caring. I’ve had two carpal tunnel surgeries with him and would highly recommend him. Great surgeon. The facility he works out of was superior as well!
Always professional and efficient !
Very Professional and knowledgeable about my condition.
Dr. Akelman got the exact spots for my 2 thumb shots.
This is my first visit with Dr. Akelman, and felt like I have know him for 25 years. Obviously he is Top of his field, but his bedside manners are unmatched.
The best!!! Thank you Dr. Akelman for your help!!
Awesome knowledge about the body, and very welcoming Dr, Akellman explains things so you understand him
Best hand surgeon I’ve ever met! Top notch in my book!
Pleasant, very knowledgeable, explains well. Gives patient lots of information.
Knowledgeable and good bedside manner.