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Summary
Dr. John Acker is a cardiovascular disease specialist who also practices internal medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine and completed his residency at Baptist Memorial Hospital. With nearly five decades of medical practice, Dr. Acker brings extensive expertise to cardiac care. He is fluent in both English and Spanish.
Dr. Acker is affiliated with the University of Tennessee Medical Center and practices at multiple locations throughout Knoxville, Tennessee. His clinical focus includes treating heart valve disease and performing diagnostic cardiac procedures. He specializes in contrast echocardiography and transthoracic echocardiograms to evaluate heart function and structure.
Dr. Acker is affiliated with the University of Tennessee Medical Center and practices at multiple locations throughout Knoxville, Tennessee. His clinical focus includes treating heart valve disease and performing diagnostic cardiac procedures. He specializes in contrast echocardiography and transthoracic echocardiograms to evaluate heart function and structure.
Overview based on verified provider data
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 48 years of experience
- 26 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English, Spanish
- Baptist Memorial Hospital
- 2 specialties
- 13 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 4 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. John Howard Acker has 4 locationsUniversity Cardiology
1940 Alcoa Hwy Ste E310Knoxville, TN 37920 Tel: (865) 544-2800
Mon8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:30 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
University Heart Surgeons
1940 Alcoa Hwy Ste E260Knoxville, TN 37920 Tel: (865) 305-6955
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
University Of Tennessee Medical Center Heart Hospital
1924 Alcoa HwyKnoxville, TN 37920University Cardiology
1975 Town Center Blvd Ste 204Knoxville, TN 37922 Tel: (865) 909-4020
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Med School: University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of Medicine | |||
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. John Howard Acker
Medical Specialties
Dr. John Howard Acker has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. John Howard Acker has the following 13 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
48 Years Experience
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Baptist Memorial Hospital.
Medical School
Graduated from University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of Medicine in 1978.
NPI Number
Dr. Acker's NPI number is 1497756241.
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