Office
200 Lothrop St Ste C-800, 
Pittsburgh, PA 

Overview

James Ackerman is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

His clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Esophageal Perforation, Gallbladder Disease, and Gallbladder Removal.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles.

Specialties

Thoracic Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in PA

Hospital Affiliations

Magee Womens Hospital Of Upmc Health System
Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside
Upmc Hamot
Upmc East
Upmc Mercy

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Gateway Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • 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

Office
200 Lothrop St Ste C-800, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Other Locations
Office
500 Hospital Way Ste 4, Mckeesport, PA 15132

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. James Ackerman

How do I make an appointment with Dr. James Ackerman?

You can book an appointment with Dr. James Ackerman by calling their office at 412-647-7555. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. James Ackerman a top-rated expert for Cholecystitis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James Ackerman is classified as an Experienced expert for Cholecystitis, 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. James Ackerman specialize in?

While Dr. James Ackerman is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Removal, and Esophageal Perforation. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.

Does Dr. James Ackerman participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. James Ackerman has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Cholecystitis. You can view a list of Dr. James Ackerman's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. James Ackerman accept my insurance?

Dr. James Ackerman accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-647-7555 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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