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Dr. Brent Acker, MD
Gastroenterology* Age 42
Dr. Brent Acker, MD
4.1 (14 Ratings)

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Dr. Brent Acker, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Pooler, GA.
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Dr. Brent Acker, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 42
Pooler, GA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Brent Acker, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Pooler, GA.

About

Dr. Acker graduated from Ross University School of Medicine and completed a residency at Memorial University Medical Center. Dr. Brent Acker, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Pooler, GA. Dr. Acker currently practices at The Center for Digestive and Liver Health and are affiliated with Memorial Health University Medical Center. Dr. Acker has experience treating conditions like Constipation and Nausea among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Acker received an average rating of 4.1/5 from patients and has been reviewed 14 times. Dr. Acker's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Acker is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Constipation
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Constipation
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Abdominal Pain
Constipation
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Chronic Gastritis
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Crohn's Disease
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Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
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Duodenal Ulcer
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Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroptosis
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis B
Hypokalemia
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Peptic Ulcer
Reflux Esophagitis
Splenomegaly
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Liver Biopsy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Acute Epiglottitis
Acute Gastritis
Administrative Physical
Adult Failure to Thrive
Alcoholic Fatty Liver
Alcoholic Hepatic Failure
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
All Types of Food Poisoning
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Cirrhosis
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bowel Strangulation
Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Chronic Anal Fissure
Colon Cancer
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Copper Metabolism Disorders
Cyclical Vomiting
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenal Cancer
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Ulcer
Food Poisoning
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Joint Pain
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pelvic Abscess
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Shortness of Breath
Tobacco Use Disorder
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin_Deficiency
Anoscopy
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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Gallbladder Scan
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Immunization Administration
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Liver Function Test
Pancreas Surgeries
pH Probe
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Proctosigmoidoscopy
Screening Colonoscopy
Transendoscopic Stent Placement
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Acker
4.1
Based on 14 Reviews
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4 Stars (0)
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Feb 01, 2025
Dr. Acker is very professional and he listens to your concerns. He makes sure you understand your plan of care and answers any questions you may have regarding the plan or care. If you need a great GI doctor, look no further.
April H. — Feb 01, 2025
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Ross University School of Medicine
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Memorial University Medical Center
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of South Alabama
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Brent Acker, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Acker's profile.

Dr. Brent Acker, MD is affiliated with Memorial Health University Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Brent Acker, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Memorial Health University Medical Center

    4700 Waters Ave, Savannah, GA