Dr. Michael A. Acker
Overview
Michael Acker is a Thoracic Surgeon in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Acker is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Mitral Stenosis, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Transplant, and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Acker is currently accepting new patients.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 191 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
3400 Civic Center Boulevard, East Pavilion, 2nd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19104
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.
3 Clinical Trials
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Penn Heart And Vascular Center
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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 participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Michael A. Acker has published 191 articles and abstracts on conditions like Mitral Valve Regurgitation. You can view a list of Dr. Michael A. Acker's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- Heart TransplantDr. Acker isElite. Learn about Heart Transplant.
- Mitral Valve Regurgitation
- Distinguished
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Acker isDistinguished. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Acker isDistinguished. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Cardiogenic ShockDr. Acker isDistinguished. Learn about Cardiogenic Shock.
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Acker isDistinguished. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Heart Valve RepairDr. Acker isDistinguished. Learn about Heart Valve Repair.
- Mitral StenosisDr. Acker isDistinguished. Learn about Mitral Stenosis.
- Advanced
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Acker isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Atrial MyxomaDr. Acker isAdvanced. Learn about Atrial Myxoma.
- Constrictive PericarditisDr. Acker isAdvanced. Learn about Constrictive Pericarditis.
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
- EndocarditisDr. Acker isAdvanced. Learn about Endocarditis.
- GastrostomyDr. Acker isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Experienced
- Aneurysm RepairDr. Acker isExperienced. Learn about Aneurysm Repair.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Acker isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Bicuspid Aortic ValveDr. Acker isExperienced. Learn about Bicuspid Aortic Valve.
- Cardiac TamponadeDr. Acker isExperienced. Learn about Cardiac Tamponade.
- Collapsed LungDr. Acker isExperienced. Learn about Collapsed Lung.
- Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)Dr. Acker isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Heart Disease (CHD).