University Orthopedics Inc.
725 Reservoir Ave, 
Cranston, RI 

Overview

Matthew Akelman is a Hand Surgeon in Cranston, Rhode Island. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Arthritis, Dupuytren Contracture, and Fasciotomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 18 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties

Hand Surgery

Licenses

Hand Surgery in RI

Hospital Affiliations

Roger Williams Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Alignment Health Plan
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Capital Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Horizon Healthcare
  • EPO
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

University Orthopedics Inc.
725 Reservoir Ave, Cranston, RI 02910
Other Locations
Roger Williams Medical Center
3024 New Bern Ave Ste 304, Raleigh, NC 27610

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Matthew Akelman

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Matthew Akelman?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Matthew Akelman by calling their office at 401-944-3800. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Matthew Akelman a top-rated expert for Osteoarthritis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Matthew Akelman is classified as an Experienced expert for Osteoarthritis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Matthew Akelman specialize in?

While Dr. Matthew Akelman is a Hand Surgery, they have specific expertise in Osteoarthritis, Fasciotomy, and Arthritis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hand Surgery.

Does Dr. Matthew Akelman participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Matthew Akelman has published 18 articles and abstracts on conditions like Osteoarthritis. You can view a list of Dr. Matthew Akelman's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Matthew Akelman accept my insurance?

Dr. Matthew Akelman accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 401-944-3800 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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