Expertise in
20
conditions

Dr. Michael A. Acker

Thoracic Surgery
3400 Civic Center Boulevard, East Pavilion, 2nd Floor, 
Philadelphia, PA 
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Expertise in
20
conditions
3400 Civic Center Boulevard, East Pavilion, 2nd Floor, 
Philadelphia, PA 

Overview

Michael Acker is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Dr. Acker is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Mitral Stenosis, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Transplant, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

Dr. Acker is board certified in Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery, 1992. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 194 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. Dr. Acker is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Thoracic Surgery

Licenses

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in PA

Board Certifications

Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery, 1992

Fellowships

Johns Hopkins Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

Hospital Of Univ Of Pennsylvania
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital

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
Clover Health
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
Devoted Health
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Geisinger
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Provider Partners Health Plan
  • MEDICARE SNP
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO
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Locations

Penn Heart and Vascular Center
3400 Civic Center Boulevard, East Pavilion, 2nd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Michael A. Acker

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Michael A. Acker?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Michael A. Acker by calling their office at 215-615-4949. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Michael A. Acker a top-rated expert for Mitral Valve Regurgitation?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michael A. Acker is classified as an Elite expert for Mitral Valve Regurgitation, 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. Michael A. Acker specialize in?

While Dr. Michael A. Acker is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Heart Transplant, and Mitral Stenosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.

Does Dr. Michael A. Acker accept my insurance?

Dr. Michael A. Acker accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 215-615-4949 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.

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