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Dr. William Ackerman, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 61
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Dr. William Ackerman, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 61
Gainesville, GA
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience
Dr. William Ackerman, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Gainesville, GA.

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Dr. William Ackerman, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Gainesville, GA and has 34 years experience. They graduated from University of Florida in 1990 and completed a residency at Eye Found Hospital University Ala.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Northside Hospital Forsyth. Dr. Ackerman has experience treating conditions like Accommodation Disorders, Lacrimal Gland Disorder and Dry Eyes among other conditions at varying frequencies. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Ackerman also speaks Spanish. Dr. Ackerman accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Accommodation Disorders
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Dry Eyes
Accommodation Disorders
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Dry Eyes
Accommodation Disorders
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Dry Eyes
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Corneal Diseases
Eye Infections
Keratitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Tear Duct Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Disorder of Choroid
Eyelid Disorders
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cataract Removal Surgery
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Cataract
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Chorioretinal Scars
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Ectropion of Eyelid
Esophoria
Exotropia
Eye Cancer
Foreign Body in Eye
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Heterophoria
Hordeolum
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Migraine
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Ocular Hypertension
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Strabismus
Stye
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Trichiasis
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Contact Lens Treatment
Eyelid Surgery
Glaucoma Surgery
Accidental Eye Injuries
Acquired Coloboma
Acute Endophthalmitis
Adult Strabismus
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Alternating Hyperphoria
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Scleritis
Aphakia
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Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Bacterial Conjunctivitis
Benign Tumor
Binocular Vision Disorder
Black Eye
Blepharoptosis
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Blurred Vision
Brain Disorders
Brow Ptosis
Cataract, Anterior Polar, Dominant
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chalazion
Chemical Burn - Eyes
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Eye Diseases
Congenital Glaucoma
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Scar
Corneal Ulcer
Cyclophoria
Cyclotropia
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Esotropia
Exophoria
Eye Disease
Eye Injuries
Eye Melanoma
Eye Movement Disorders
Eye Muscle Disorders
Eye Strain
Eye Trauma
Eyelid Eczema
Eyelid Lesions
Eyelid Spasm
Farsightedness
Floaters
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Hazy Vision
Headache
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Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hyphema
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Hypotropia
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iridocyclitis
Iritis
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Keratoconus
Low Vision
Nearsightedness
Night Blindness
Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Nystagmus
Ocular Convergence Spasm
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Cellulitis
Panophthalmitis
Paralytic Strabismus
Parasitic Endophthalmitis
Pars Planitis
Photokeratitis
Pinguecula
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retina Diseases
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Temporal Arteritis
Trachoma
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Ulcer
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Uveitis
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Vision Impairment
Vision Loss
Visual Field Defects
Watering Eyes
Anterior Vitrectomy
Antifungal Eye Drops
Argon Laser Surgery
Argon Laser Trabeculoplasty
Argon Laser Treatment
Astigmatic Keratotomy
Avastin® Injection
B-Scan Ultrasound
Biopsy of Cornea
Blepharoplasty
Canthoplasty and Canthopexy
Clear Lens Extraction
Conjunctivoplasty
Contact Lens Exams
Coreoplasty
Cornea Surgery
Cornea Transplant
Cyclodialysis
Dacryocystectomy
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Diabetes Eye Care
Diabetic Eye Exam
Dilation of Outflow Canal
Drainage of Conjunctival Cyst
Endoscopic Brow Lift
Enucleation of Eye
Epi-LASIK Eye Surgery
Excision of Chalazion
Eye Drops
Eye Examination
Eye Patch
Eye Procedure
Eye Surgery
Eyeglasses
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Medical Therapy
Glaucoma Treatment
Goniotomy
Implantable Contact Lens
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
LASIK
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Medical and Surgical Management of Glaucoma
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Ocular Inflammation (Uveitis) Treatment
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Peripheral Iridotomy
Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK)
Physical Examination
Prism Lenses
Pterygium Surgery
Ptosis (Eyelids) Surgery
Punctal Plug Insertion
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Removal of Intraocular Foreign Body
Repair of Brow Ptosis and Blepharoptosis
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Repair of Eye Laceration
Repair of Lid Retraction
Repair of Retinal Detachment
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Soft Contact Lenses
Strabismus Examination
Ultrasound
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitreoretinal Surgery
YAG Iridotomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Golden Rule
  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
  • Tricare
  • United Healthcare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • BlueChoice-GA POS
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Assurant Health
  • POMCO Group
  • Humana
  • Group Health Cooperative
  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Medical Mutual of Ohio
  • HealthSmart

Locations

  1. 1 Advanced Eye Center
    625 S Enota Dr NE, Gainesville, GA 30501
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (770) 532-0292
    Monday
    08:00 - 18:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 18:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 18:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 18:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 12:00

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About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Cataract Surgery
Cornea & External Diseases
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Florida
    1990
Medical Education

Internship

Internship
  • Carraway Meth Medical Center
    1991
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Eye Found Hospital University Ala
    1994
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. William Ackerman, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Ackerman's profile.

Dr. Ackerman frequently treats the following conditions: Accommodation Disorders, Lacrimal Gland Disorder and Dry Eyes. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. William Ackerman, MD is affiliated with Northside Hospital Forsyth.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Northside Hospital Forsyth

    1200 Northside Forsyth Dr, Cumming, GA