Orthopedic Doctors and Surgeons in Rhode Island
Orthopedics • Providence, RI
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Last gathered July 11, 2026. How our information is sourced · Report incorrect information
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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) (Not specified (228 total surgeons found))
- 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
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