William B. Acker
26025 Lahser Road, Floor 2, 
Southfield, MI 

Overview

William Acker is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Southfield, Michigan. Dr. Acker has been practicing medicine for over 15 years. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Frozen Shoulder, Bursitis, and Osteotomy. Dr. Acker is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

Tulane University School Of Medicine, 2011

Residency

University of Michigan Health System

Specialties

Orthopedics
Sports Medicine

Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery in MI

Board Certifications

American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery

Fellowships

Beaumont Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

Corewell Health Taylor Hospital
Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Aetna
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  • POS
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Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Cambia Health Solutions
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  • MEDICARE PDP
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CareFirst
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CareSource
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Cigna
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Health Alliance Plan
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Humana
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  • MEDICARE PDP
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TeamCare
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Trustmark
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UnitedHealthcare
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  • POS
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Wellcare
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Locations

Michigan Orthopaedic Surgeons
26025 Lahser Road, Floor 2, Southfield, MI 48033
Other Locations
Corewell Health Taylor Hospital Orthopedic Center
10000 Telegraph Road, Suite 100, Taylor, MI 48180
Michigan Orthopaedic Surgeons
4967 Crooks Road, Suite 100, Troy, MI 48098
Michigan Orthopaedic Surgeons
33200 West 14 Mile Road, Suite 220, West Bloomfield, MI 48322

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.


1 Clinical Trials

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Is Dr. William B. Acker a top-rated expert for Osteotomy?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. William B. Acker is classified as an Experienced expert for Osteotomy, 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. William B. Acker specialize in?

While Dr. William B. Acker is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Osteotomy, Tendinitis, and Osteoarthritis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.

Does Dr. William B. Acker participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. William B. Acker has published 5 articles and abstracts on conditions like Osteotomy. You can view a list of Dr. William B. Acker's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. William B. Acker accept my insurance?

Dr. William B. Acker accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 248-663-1900 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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