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Summary
Dr. Acker graduated from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine in 1978. He works in Knoxville, TN and 2 other locations and specializes in Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine. Dr. Acker is affiliated with University Of Tennessee Medical Center.
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 48 years of experience
- 26 insurance plans accepted
- speaks Spanish, English
- 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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| Cardiovascular Disease | Pediatrics | Internal Medicine | Hospital Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 48 Years of Experience | 14 Years of Experience | 33 Years of Experience | 16 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks Spanish, English | |||
| Knoxville , TN | Knoxville , TN | Powell , TN | Knoxville , TN |
| Med School: University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of Medicine | Med School: East Tennessee State University J H Quillen College Of Medicine | Med School: Chonnam National University College Of Medicine | Med School: EDWARD VIA VIRGINIA COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC 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
Baptist Memorial Hospital
Medical School
University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of MedicineGraduated in 1978
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