Overview
Shannon Acker is a Pediatric Surgeon in Aurora, Colorado. Dr. Acker is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Infantile Pneumothorax, Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gastrostomy, and Small Bowel Resection.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 131 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
13123 E 16th Ave, Aurora, CO 80045
700 Delaware St, Denver, CO 80204
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. Shannon Acker
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Shannon Acker?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Shannon Acker by calling their office at 303-724-6031. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Shannon Acker a top-rated expert for Gastrostomy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Shannon Acker is classified as an Distinguished expert for Gastrostomy, 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. Shannon Acker specialize in?
While Dr. Shannon Acker is a Pediatric Surgery, they have specific expertise in Gastrostomy, Small Bowel Resection, and Infantile Pneumothorax. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Surgery.
Does Dr. Shannon Acker participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Shannon Acker has published 131 articles and abstracts on conditions like Gastrostomy. You can view a list of Dr. Shannon Acker's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Shannon Acker accept my insurance?
Dr. Shannon Acker accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 303-724-6031 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
- Distinguished
- GastrostomyDr. Acker isDistinguished. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Advanced
- AppendectomyDr. Acker isAdvanced. Learn about Appendectomy.
- AppendicitisDr. Acker isAdvanced. Learn about Appendicitis.
- CellulitisDr. Acker isAdvanced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Acker isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Acker isAdvanced. Learn about Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- GastroschisisDr. Acker isAdvanced. Learn about Gastroschisis.
- Experienced
- AdenoidectomyDr. Acker isExperienced. Learn about Adenoidectomy.
- Atresia of Small IntestineDr. Acker isExperienced. Learn about Atresia of Small Intestine.
- Biliary DyskinesiaDr. Acker isExperienced. Learn about Biliary Dyskinesia.
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Acker isExperienced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Acker isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- CholecystitisDr. Acker isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.