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Dr. Edward Akelman, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery*•Male•Age 72

Orthopedic Hand Surgery*

Dr. Edward Akelman, MD is an orthopedic hand surgery specialist in Providence, RI and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Dartmouth College in 1978. He is affiliated with medical facilities The Miriam Hospital and Rhode Island Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

Dr. Edward Akelman, MD

Practice

2 Dudley St Ste 200 Providence, RI 02905

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(401) 457-1510

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(401) 457-1510

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Dr. Akelman is affiliated with The Miriam Hospital Providence, a highly rated hospital.

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  • Explains Conditions Well
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  • Practices at Top Hospital
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Dr. Akelman's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Akelman

4.7

72 ratings, 40 with a written review
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
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  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
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  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
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  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
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  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
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  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
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  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
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  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
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  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
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  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
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About Me

Biography

I truly enjoy caring for patients and teaching young physicians and surgeons how to become better doctors

Teacher of the Year 3 times Brown...Read more

Specialties*

  • Orthopedic Hand Surgery
  • Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery
  • Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

Board Certifications

American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Hand Surgery
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Roosevelt-St Lukes Hospital

Fellowship Hospital, 1984

Brigham and Women's Hospital

Residency Hospital, 1980

Yale New Haven Hosp-Yale University School of Medicine

Internship Hospital, 1979

Dartmouth College

Medical School, 1978

Dartmouth University Geisel School of Medicine

Medical School, 1978

Princeton University

Undergraduate School, 1975

  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
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    Dr. Akelman's office is located at 2 Dudley St Ste 200, Providence, RI 02905. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

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    Locations

    Practice

    Rih Orthopedic Foundation Inc.2 Dudley St Ste 200 Providence, RI 02905
    1

    Practice

    Providence Anesthesiologists Inc.2 Dudley St Ste 465 Providence, RI 02905
    2

    Practice

    Ocpn-uoi Inc.1 Kettle Point Ave East Providence, RI 02914
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    • Hours
      • Mon: 8:00am - 4:30pm
      • Tue: 8:00am - 4:30pm
      • Wed: 8:00am - 4:30pm
      • Thu: 8:00am - 4:30pm
      • Fri: 8:00am - 4:30pm
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    The Miriam Hospital

    164 Summit Ave
    Providence, RI 02906
    Recipient of 14
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 2022)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

    Rhode Island Hospital

    593 Eddy St
    Providence, RI 02903
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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