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Dr. James Ackerman, MD

General Surgery* Age 36
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Dr. James Ackerman, MD

General Surgery* Age 36
Pittsburgh, PA
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Dr. James Ackerman, MD is a General Surgeon in Pittsburgh, PA.

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Dr. Ackerman graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine. Dr. James Ackerman, MD is a General Surgeon in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Ackerman currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with UPMC East, UPMC Hamot, UPMC Mercy and UPMC Presbyterian. Dr. Ackerman's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Ackerman is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Lung Cancer
Pleural Effusion
Duodenal Polypectomy
Abdominal Pain
Aortic Valve Disease
Atrial Fibrillation
Barrett's Esophagus
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Carotid Artery Disease
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Constipation
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Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hyperparathyroidism
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Interstitial Lung Disease
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Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Liver Cancer
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Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pulmonary Embolism
Pyloric Stenosis
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Rib Fracture
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach Cancer
Subacute Endocarditis
Systolic Heart Failure
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ventral Hernia
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Bronchoscopy
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Endoscopic Biopsy Bronchus Robotic Assist
Gastrotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Partial Lobectomy
Partial Lobectomy with Robotic Assist
Port Placements or Replacements
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection Robotic Assist
Tracheal Surgery
Venous Thrombectomy
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

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  • Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Choice Plus POS II
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    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    200 Lothrop St Ste C-800, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (412) 647-7555
  2. 2 Office
    500 Hospital Way Ste 4, McKeesport, PA 15132
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (412) 664-2683
  3. 3 UPMC Monroeville at Oxford Drive
    600 Oxford Dr Ste 210, Monroeville, PA 15146
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (412) 232-5665
  4. 4 Office
    1400 Locust St Ste 6511, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (412) 232-5528

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Specialties*
General Surgery
Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Ackerman, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Ackerman's profile.

Dr. James Ackerman, MD is affiliated with UPMC East, UPMC Hamot, UPMC Mercy and UPMC Presbyterian.

Yes, Dr. James Ackerman, MD holds board certification in General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • UPMC East

    2775 Mosside Blvd, Monroeville, PA

  • UPMC Hamot

    201 State St, Erie, PA

  • UPMC Mercy

    1400 Locust St, Pittsburgh, PA

  • UPMC Presbyterian

    200 Lothrop St, Pittsburgh, PA