Summary

Dr. William Ackerman specializes in internal medicine with additional expertise in geriatric medicine, critical care medicine, and pulmonology. They earned their medical degree from the Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences at the University of Buffalo and completed residency training at UCSD Medical Center. With 53 years of medical experience, Dr. Ackerman brings extensive knowledge to patient care. They are fluent in English.

Dr. Ackerman practices at multiple locations throughout San Diego and Encinitas, California, with hospital privileges at Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas. They treat various conditions including back pain in adults, children, and during pregnancy. Dr. Ackerman performs procedures such as physical therapy consultations, prostate biopsies, and ultrasound-guided breast biopsies. Patients have given them an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.7
  • 53 years of experience
  • 7 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Ucsd Medical Center
  • 5 written reviews
  • 4 specialties
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 4 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 6 office locations

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. William J Ackerman has 6 locations

Uc San Diego Health Medical Group Primary Care

8899 University Center Ln Ste 220San Diego, CA 92122
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

The Us Haea Angioedema Center At Uc San Diego

8899 UNIVERSITY CENTER LN STE 230SAN DIEGO, CA 92122
Mon8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Concierge Medicine

1200 Garden View Rd Ste 100Encinitas, CA 92024
Mon8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

UC San Diego Health - La Jolla

8899 University Center LnSan Diego, CA 92122

Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas

354 Santa Fe DrEncinitas, CA 92024

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Internal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal Medicine
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4.7 
3.8 
53 Years of Experience 12 Years of Experience 29 Years of Experience 8 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English, Tamil Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English
San Diego , CAPalo Alto , CAScottsdale , AZBeverly Hills , CA
Med School: Jacobs School Of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences At The Univ Of Buffalo Med School: Bassett Medical Center - Cooperstown, New York Med School: Univ Iberoamericana Unibe Santo Domingo Med School: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. William J Ackerman

  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Anthem Blue Cross - PPO
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - PPO
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. William J Ackerman has the following 4 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. William J Ackerman has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Angiographic Visualization
  • Asthma
  • Chest Infection
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Emphysema
  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Pneumonia
  • Pulmonology
  • Tuberculosis (TB)

Certifications, License, & Education

53 Years Experience

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Ucsd Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Jacobs School Of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences At The Univ Of Buffalo in 1973.

NPI Number

Dr. Ackerman's NPI number is 1902908437.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr. William Ackerman affiliated with?
Dr. William Ackerman is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas.
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Is Dr. William Ackerman accepting new patients?
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Does Dr. William Ackerman accept my insurance?
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Where is Dr. William Ackerman's office located?
Dr. William Ackerman's office is located at 8899 University Center Ln Ste 220, San Diego, CA, 92122.

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