Education
Medical school
Dr. Acker attended University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine and graduated in
1978 (44 years ago). University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine is ranked #68 number in the "Best Medical Schools" by U.S. News.
About Me
Dr. Acker works at University Health System, Inc., which has 460 other health providers.
- Cardiology
- 44+ years
- Male
- 1497756241
Hospital Affiliations
Dr. Acker is affiliated with the following hospitals.
University Health System, Inc
As a cardiology, Dr. Acker may see patients with the following conditions. Please check with Dr. Acker what conditions he treats. Dr. Acker may treat additional conditions not listed.
- ARDS
- Abdominal aortic aneurysm
- Amyloidosis
- Aneurysms
- Angina
- Aortic aneurysm
- Aortic dissection
- Aortic stenosis
- Aortic valve disease
- Aortic valve regurgitation
Specialties
Dr. Acker is a cardiologist.
Cardiology
Cardiology is a branch of medicine that deals with the disorders of the heart as well as some parts of the cardiovascular system. The field includes medical diagnosis and treatment of congenital heart defects, coronary artery disease, heart failure, valvular heart disease and electrophysiology. Physicians who specialize in this field of medicine are called cardiologists, a specialty of internal medicine. Pediatric cardiologists are pediatricians who specialize in cardiology. Physicians who specialize in cardiac surgery are called cardiothoracic surgeons or cardiac surgeons, a specialty of general surgery.