Dr. R Marshall Ackerman, MD

Dr. R Ackerman is an orthopedic surgeon with additional expertise in rheumatology, bringing over six decades of medical experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and completed his residency training at Montefiore Medical Center. This extensive background allows him to address both surgical and non-surgical approaches to musculoskeletal conditions. Dr. Ackerman is fluent in both Spanish and English, enabling him to communicate effectively with a diverse patient population.

Dr. Ackerman practices at Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Medical Center and maintains offices in Rockville, Germantown, and Potomac, Maryland. He specializes in treating joint pain, knee problems, and spinal stenosis. His approach includes both conservative treatments like physical therapy and strength training, as well as advanced procedures such as lumbar epidural steroid injections for pain management. Patients have given him an average rating …of 3.7 out of 5 stars on Vitals.