Expertise in
47
conditions

Dr. Stuart Akerman

Gastroenterology
3242 Preston Rd, Ste 200, 
Plano, TX 
Accepting New Patients
Referral may be required
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Expertise in
47
conditions
3242 Preston Rd, Ste 200, 
Plano, TX 

Overview

Stuart Akerman is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Plano, Texas.

Dr. Akerman is highly rated in 47 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heartburn, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gas Bloat Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Akerman is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Gastroenterology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in TX

Fellowships

Long Island Jewish Medical Center (2013)

Hospital Affiliations

Texas Health Plano
Medical City Plano

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
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Baylor Scott & White Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
Capital Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Meridian Choice
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
MetLife
  • PPO
Nippon Life
  • INSURANCE PLAN
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
Superior Health Plan
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
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

Digestive Health Associates of Texas - Plano
3242 Preston Rd, Ste 200, Plano, TX 75093
Other Locations
Digestive Health Associates of Texas - Plano
1600 Coit Rd, Ste 401A, Plano, TX 75075

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Akerman has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

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 Total Publications

Comparison of the diagnostic yield and outcomes between standard 8 h capsule endoscopy and the new 12 h capsule endoscopy for investigating small bowel pathology.
Comparison of the diagnostic yield and outcomes between standard 8 h capsule endoscopy and the new 12 h capsule endoscopy for investigating small bowel pathology.
Journal: World journal of gastroenterology
Published: November 05, 2014
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Stuart Akerman

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Stuart Akerman?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Stuart Akerman by calling their office at 972-867-0019. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Stuart Akerman a top-rated expert for Heartburn?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Stuart Akerman is classified as an Distinguished expert for Heartburn, 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. Stuart Akerman specialize in?

While Dr. Stuart Akerman is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Heartburn, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Gas Bloat Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.

Does Dr. Stuart Akerman participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Stuart Akerman has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heartburn. You can view a list of Dr. Stuart Akerman's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Stuart Akerman accept my insurance?

Dr. Stuart Akerman accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 972-867-0019 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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