Dr. Michael Acker
Dr. Michael Acker
Heart Surgeon
Dr. Michael Acker
About Dr. Michael Acker,
Heart Surgeon
Hello! My name is Dr. Michael Acker and I am a cardiac surgeon having graduated from Brown University in 1981. To date, I have performed approximately over 9,000 cardiac surgeries, of which over 3,000 involved heart valve procedures. I regularly perform surgery at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Read more...
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11 Patient Reviews for
Dr. Acker
"In the consultation, Dr. Acker was straightforward and I immediately felt at ease. My surgery went great and I am very grateful. Practice makes perfect!!!"
"Dr. Acker was straight and to the point. I was very confident in his abilities based on his stellar reputation. I wouldn't have wanted any other surgeon operating on me!"
My Specialities &
Clinical Interests
My heart surgery specialties include:
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Complex and high-risk mitral valve surgery
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Mitral valve repair and replacement
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Mitral valve surgery in patients with heart failure
In addition, I have research and clinical interests specific to:
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Heart failure and mechanical circulatory support
Education, Training & Certificates
Dr. Michael Acker, heart surgeon, graduated from Brown University in 1981.
After medical school, Dr. Acker completed a General Surgery Residency at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in 1988. Then, Dr. Acker completed a Cardiothoracic Research Fellowship at University of Pennsylvania in 1987. Dr. Acker also completed a Cardiothoracic Surgery Residency at The Johns Hopkins Hospital in 1991.
Dr. Acker is board certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Thoracic Surgery.
During his career, Dr. Acker has received several awards and special credentials including:
Director, Penn Medicine Heart and Vascular Center
Chief, Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Penn Medicine
Philadelphia Magazine Top Docs, 2002 – 2020
America's Top Doctors, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2012 – 2020
Best Doctors in America, 2003 – 2020
Alfred Stengel Health System Champion Award, 2013
Gordon Buzby Surgical Leadership Award, 2018
Schedule Appointment with Dr. Michael Acker, MD
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Acker, you can:
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Call (888) 699-7556 right now
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The office of Dr. Acker is located at 3400 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104. To get driving directions to this office, please click the map below.
Watch Educational Videos with Dr. Michael Acker
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The Future of Heart Valve Surgery: Insights from Dr. Michael Acker
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Video available online at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kf_-PD3lXu8
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Surgeon Q&A: Mitral Valve Regurgitation & Stroke with Dr. Michael Acker
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Video available online at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glwxh9CYYMg
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