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NY Orthopedics1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 100, Westbury, NY 11590 map
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NY Orthopedics200 West 13th St, 6th Floor, New York, NY 10011 map
Dr. George Ackerman is a board-certified Orthopedic Sports Medicine Surgeon specializing in surgical and non-surgical treatments for injuries to the shoulder & knee.
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Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. George P. Ackerman is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Fax
2127340407
Address
1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 100, Westbury, NY 11590
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Office Details
NY Orthopedics
Please Note: This link will direct you to a third-party website unaffiliated with MD.com (https://www.newyorkorthopedics.com/our-doctors/george-p-ackerman-md/), where you're able to request or schedule an appointment online with Dr. George Ackerman.
Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. George P. Ackerman is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Fax
2127340407
Address
200 West 13th St, 6th Floor, New York, NY 10011
Office Hours
| Open | Lunch | Close | |
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| Wed | — |
Office Details
Insurance Accepted
- 1199 National Benefit Fund
- 1199 National Benefit Fund
- 1199SEIU
- AARP
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX)
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia
- Blue Cross of California
- Blue Shield
- Blue Shield of California
- Blue Shield of Northeastern NY
- BlueCross
- CareCredit
- CareCredit
- EmblemHealth
- Empire Blue Cross
- Empire Bluecross
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
- Medicare
- Oxford Freedom
- Oxford Health
- The Empire Plan
- The Empire Plan
- Workers' Compensation
Bio
Dr. George Ackerman is a board certified fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon who was has practices in both New York City and Long Island. Dr. Ackerman is an acclaimed surgeon who specializes in sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery as well as general orthopedic injuries and trauma. In addition to his clinical interest in shoulder and knee disorders, Dr. Ackerman has performed extensive research in cartilage restoration.
Specialties
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Orthopedic Surgery
Being an orthopedic surgeon in New York, Dr. Ackerman is trained to treat and identify all forms of injury to your musculoskeletal system, including the bones, ligaments, tendons, muscles, and joints. After making a diagnosis, Dr. Ackerman will often resort to surgery when all the other treatment options have already been exhausted or ruled out. Patients might need the attention of an orthopedic surgeon for torn ligaments, sports injuries, fractures, sprains, and more.
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Sports Medicine
Sports medicine physicians are trained to provide treatment and prevention plans for those participating in sports and related physical activities. Dr. Ackerman is trained to treat complications such as muscle tears and strains, concussions, tendon and ligament damage, shin splints, sports hernias, fractures, and a variety of others. Treatments may include rehabilitation services, therapies and a variety of surgical operations, among others.
Conditions Treated
- ACL Reconstruction
- ACL Surgery
- ACL tear
- Cartilage Injuries
- Cartilage Replacement
- Labrum Injuries
- Ligament Injuries
- Meniscus Tear
- PRP
- Rotator Cuff Injuries
- Shoulder Conditions
- stem cells
- Tendon Injuries
- Tendon repair
- Tendonitis
Services & Procedures
- ACL Reconstruction
- Arthritis Management
- Cartilage Repair
- Fracture Management & Care
- Fracture Surgery
- Injections of Shoulder, Knee & Hip
- Labral Repairs
- Ligament Repair and Reconstruction
- Meniscal Repair
- Meniscus Surgery
- PRP / Platelet Rich Plasma Injections
- PRP Therapy (Platelet Rich Plasma)
- Rotator Cuff Repair
- Stem Cell Injections
- Tendon Reconstruction
Special Interests
- ACL Reconstruction
- Arthroscopic Surgery
- Cartilage Repair & Reconstruction
- Fracture Management in Children & Adults
- Labrum, SLAP, Bankart Tears
- Orthopedic Sports Medicine
- PRP Therapy
- Rotator Cuff Repairs
- Shoulder Replacement/ Reverse Shoulder Replacement
- Stem Cell Therapy
Education & Training
Medical School
Residency
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St. Luke's - Roosevelt Hospital, Columbia University • New York, NY
Residency in Orthopedic Surgery
Fellowship
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Lenox Hill Hospital • New York, New York
Fellowship in Orthopedic Sports Medicine
Hospital Affiliations
- Winthrop University Hospital
- Lenox Hill Hospital
Languages Spoken
- English
Links & Social Media
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