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Matthew Akelman, MD
University Orthopedics
Orthopedics
Cranston, Cumberland, Kettle Point
Most recent review: 3 days ago
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5.0
279 Ratings
134 Comments
Matthew Akelman, M.D., is a fellowship-trained hand-to-shoulder surgeon whose practice encompasses the entire upper extremity—from fingertip to shoulder. With advanced expertise in minimally invasive arthroscopy, joint replacement, carpal tunnel release, and fracture fixation, Dr. Akelman is dedicated to evidence-based management and shared decision-making, helping patients return safely and swiftly to the activities they value most.
5.0
279 Ratings
134 Comments
Matthew Akelman, M.D., is a fellowship-trained hand-to-shoulder surgeon whose practice encompasses the entire upper extremity—from fingertip to shoulder. With advanced expertise in minimally invasive arthroscopy, joint replacement, carpal tunnel release, and fracture fixation, Dr. Akelman is dedicated to evidence-based management and shared decision-making, helping patients return safely and swiftly to the activities they value most.
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University Orthopedics - Kettle Point
1 Kettle Point Ave
#1
East Providence, RI 02914
#1
East Providence, RI 02914
University Orthopedics - Cranston, RI
725 Reservoir Ave
Suite 101
Cranston, RI 02910
Suite 101
Cranston, RI 02910
University Orthopedics - Cumberland
2138 Mendon Road
Suite 302
Cumberland, RI 02864
Suite 302
Cumberland, RI 02864
Matthew Akelman, M.D., is a fellowship-trained hand-to-shoulder surgeon whose practice encompasses the entire upper extremity—from fingertip to shoulder.
With advanced expertise in minimally invasive arthroscopy, joint replacement, carpal tunnel release, and fracture fixation, Dr. Akelman is dedicated to evidence-based management and shared decision-making, helping patients return safely and swiftly to the activities they value most.
A Rhode Island native, Dr. Akelman earned his undergraduate degree at Brown University and completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Wake Forest University, where he was honored with the Frank E. Pollock Award for extraordinary clinical proficiency. He then pursued fellowship training in Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery at Duke University, focusing on complex reconstruction, arthroscopy, and arthroplasty.
In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Akelman is an active clinician-scientist whose peer-reviewed research on upper extremity disorders has been published and presented at national meetings.
Outside of medicine, he is passionate about live music, sports, and exploring Rhode Island’s coastline with his family. Returning home allows Dr. Akelman to provide care to the community that inspired his career while staying close to family and the ocean he loves.
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Listened to my concerns and gave me options for treatment. I was very pleased.
Listened to my concerns and gave me the time needed to explain options.
Very knowledgeable and easy to talk to.
Always pleasant and helpful.
he's amazing ! very educated and sweet, i feel like he actually cared and put in the effort i can tell he likes what he does and he's very good at it !
Very nice and patient, listened to me and felt really helped
Great doctor really knew what he was talking about. I enjoyed it.? told me exactly what was going on. I feel better already thank you university orthopedics if I ever have a problem, I know exactly where I’m going treatment you’re
I enjoyed my first visit with Dr Akelman
Very gentle - didn't even feel the cortisone shot and I am a baby. Great follow up too.
If I were able to give him a 6 stars. I would. His professional manner is exceptional and he got my arm working again in great time.