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Dr. Michael Akerman, MD

Pulmonary Disease* Age 64
Dr. Michael Akerman, MD

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Dr. Michael Akerman, MD

Pulmonary Disease* Age 64
Passaic, NJ
Accepting new patients
43 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Michael Akerman, MD is a Pulmonologist in Passaic, NJ.

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Dr. Akerman graduated from University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry in 1981 and completed a residency at Brookdale Medical Center.Dr. Michael Akerman, MD is a Pulmonologist in Passaic, NJ and has 43 years experience. Dr. Akerman currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with St. Mary's General Hospital. Dr. Akerman's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Akerman also speaks Hebrew. Dr. Akerman is board certified in Critical Care Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Locations

  1. 1 Kindred Hospital East New Jersey
    350 Boulevard, Passaic, NJ 07055
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (973) 594-7800
  2. 2 Office
    270 Pennington Ave, Passaic, NJ 07055
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (917) 841-6745
  3. 3 Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center
    760 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11206
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (718) 963-8000
  4. 4 Montefiore Nyack Hospital
    160 N Midland Ave, Nyack, NY 10960
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    08:00 - 16:00
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    08:00 - 16:00
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    08:00 - 16:00
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Hebrew
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Pulmonary Disease
Geriatric Medicine
Critical Care Medicine
Sleep Medicine
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry
    1981
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Critical Care Medicine, Geriatric Medicine and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Brookdale Medical Center
    1984
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • SUNY Health Science Ctr/Kings Co
    1986
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Michael Akerman, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Akerman's profile.

Dr. Michael Akerman, MD is affiliated with St. Mary's General Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Michael Akerman, MD holds board certification in Critical Care Medicine, Geriatric Medicine and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • St. Mary's General Hospital

    350 Boulevard, Passaic, NJ