Dr. John Howard Acker, MD

Dr. John Acker is a cardiovascular disease specialist with expertise in internal medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine and completed his residency training at Baptist Memorial Hospital. With nearly five decades of medical practice, Dr. Acker brings extensive experience to his cardiovascular specialty. He is fluent in both Spanish and English.

Dr. Acker practices at University of Tennessee Medical Center and sees patients at multiple locations throughout Knoxville, Tennessee. His clinical focus includes treating heart valve disease, helping patients manage complex cardiovascular conditions. He performs specialized diagnostic procedures including contrast echocardiography and transthoracic echocardiograms to evaluate heart function and structure.