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  • Pediatric Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Transplant Surgery
  • 44 years of experience
  • Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania 3400 Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19104
  • (215) 662-4000

Brief Intro

Dr. Acker graduated from the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University in 1981. He works in Philadelphia, PA and 5 other locations and specializes in Transplant Surgery, Thoracic Surgery and Pediatric Surgery. Dr. Acker is affiliated with Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania.

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Education Background

RESIDENCY

University Of Pennsylvania Health System

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Warren Alpert Medical School Of Brown University - 1981

Languages Spoken

  • English

Location & Hours

  • Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania
  • 3400 Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Specialties Treated

  • Transplant Surgery
  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Pediatric Surgery

Procedures Performed

  • Heart/Lung Transplant
  • Pacemaker and Defibrillator Procedures
  • Heart Valve Procedures
  • Coronary Artery Bypass
  • Thoracoscopy
  • Septal Defect Repair
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Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • Gateway Health
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN)
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • Tricare
  • Wellcare
  • Keystone First
  • Health Partners Plans (Pennsylvania)
  • Medicaid
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • AmeriHealth
  • Meritain Health
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Medicare
  • UPMC Health Plan
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • All Savers Insurance
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
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  • Cancer 44
  • Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 41
  • Orthopedics 71
  • Neurology & Neurosurgery 54
  • Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 71
  • Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 73
  • Diabetes & Endocrinology 27
  • Children's Hospital 13
  • Urology 72
  • Psychiatry 80
  • Geriatrics 67
  • Rehabilitation 64
  • Obsterics & Gynecology 14
  • Ophthalmology 3
  • Ear, Nose & Throat 8
  • Rheumatology 2
  • Long Term Care 11
  • Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 43