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 locations

University Cardiology

1940 Alcoa Hwy Ste E310Knoxville, TN 37920
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
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 37920

University Cardiology

1975 TOWN CENTER BLVD STE 204KNOXVILLE, TN 37922
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 DiseasePediatricsInternal MedicineHospital Medicine
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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 , TNKnoxville , TNPowell , TNKnoxville , 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

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - POS
  • AmeriGroup
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • CareSource
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - PPO
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Physicians Mutual
  • POMCO
  • Transamerica
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO

Medical Specialties

Dr. John Howard Acker has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. John Howard Acker has the following 13 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Cholesterol
  • Hypertension
  • Internal Medicine
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

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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