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Dr. Donald Akers, MD

Vascular Surgery* Age 69
Dr. Donald Akers, MD
3.4 (11 Ratings)
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Dr. Donald Akers, MD is a Vascular Surgeon in Knoxville, TN.
Dr. Donald Akers, MD
3.4 (11 Ratings)
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Dr. Donald Akers, MD

Vascular Surgery* Age 69
Knoxville, TN
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience
Dr. Donald Akers, MD is a Vascular Surgeon in Knoxville, TN.

About

Dr. Akers graduated from University of Tn Health Sci Center. Dr. Donald Akers, MD is a Vascular Surgeon in Knoxville, TN and has 40 years experience. Dr. Akers currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Tennova Healthcare North Knoxville Medical Center. At present, Dr. Akers received an average rating of 3.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 11 times. Dr. Akers' office accepts new patients. Dr. Akers accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Friendly Staff

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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Acute Bowel Infarction
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Acute Bowel Infarction
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Aneurysm
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Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Breast Cancer
Carotid Artery Disease
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Heart Defects
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Cancer
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Iliac Aneurysm
Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lung Cancer
Lymphedema
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Megacolon
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Malignancies
Spider Veins
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Thrombosis
Thyroid Nodule
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Disease
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Venous Compression
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Venous Insufficiency
Ventral Hernia
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Aortic Repair
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
Bunion Surgery
Carotid Artery Stent Placement
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Carotid Ultrasound
Colectomy
Dialysis Access Procedures
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Endovascular Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Endovascular Repair of Aorta
Endovascular Repair of Visceral Aorta
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Repair Intracranial Aneurysm
Revision of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Skin Grafts
Thoracentesis
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Varicose Vein Procedure
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Vascular Surgical Procedure
Venous Sclerotherapy
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Cigna
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Humana
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield

Locations

  1. 1 Premiere Surgical Associates PLLC
    6408 Papermill Dr, Knoxville, TN 37919
  2. 2 Office
    7557 Dannaher Dr Ste 110, Powell, TN 37849

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Akers
3.4
Based on 11 Reviews
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4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (3)
1 Star (2)

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Aug 10, 2016
He and his staff are friendly every year, he always explains my changes and conditions and gives me options . Great experience
Goldie in Knoxville tn — Aug 10, 2016
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Specialties*
Vascular Surgery
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Tn Health Sci Center
    1984
Medical Education

Internship

Internship
  • Tulane Affil Hosps
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University Cincinnati
Fellowship Hospital
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Dr. Donald Akers, MD is affiliated with Tennova Healthcare North Knoxville Medical Center.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Tennova Healthcare North Knoxville Medical Center

    7565 Dannaher Dr, Powell, TN