Orthopedic Doctors and Surgeons in Rhode Island
Orthopedics • Providence, RI
Clinic Type
Orthopedics
Address
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Phone
401-606-3550
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- rater8 (individual physician reviews): 5.0 stars (2,000+ ratings) for individual providers like Dr. Edward Akelman (2,000+ ratings)
- U.S. News & World Report: 4.55 stars (average across region)
- Yelp: 2.6 stars (28 reviews)
Patients praise
- High patient satisfaction with physician bedside manner and communication skills
- Effective surgical outcomes, particularly in sports medicine and complex trauma care
- Strong collaborative care environments involving surgeons, physical therapists, and support staff
- Positive experiences with specialized orthopedic care facilities and surgery centers
Common complaints
- Mixed or lower ratings on general review platforms like Yelp compared to physician-specific platforms
- Isolated instances of medical malpractice litigation and state-level disciplinary documents for specific providers
- Reports of data privacy and security breaches concerning patient health information
"Best in the business. Explains things extremely well."
— Patient review of Dr. Edward Akelman"Dr. Evans is an outstanding physician and a provider who truly cares for, and is concerned about, his patients... Dr. Evans is one in a million."
— Patient review of Dr. Andrew Evans"Dr. Howlett is intense, which I respect, while always having a great bedside manner."
— Patient success story for Dr. Nathan HowlettSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More orthopedics clinics in Providence
University Orthopedics in Providence, RI is a private regional orthopedic referral center focused on back and neck pain, joint and sports medicine, shoulder, hand, hip/knee, and foot/ankle injuries. Founded in 1990 and headquartered in East Providence, it operates 16 offices across Rhode Island and nearby Massachusetts, offering orthopedic care with multiple contact numbers. Key details: private, active, 253 employees, ~$10M annual revenue. Main Providence-area locations include East Providence HQ and clinics in North Providence and East Greenwich, among others. For Providence-specific services or appointment help, call their Providence-area numbers listed on the site.
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