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Dr. Christopher Acker, MD

Nephrology* Age 63
Dr. Christopher Acker, MD
5.0 (2 Ratings)

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Dr. Christopher Acker, MD

Nephrology* Age 63
Richmond, VA
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience

Offers telehealth

 
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Overview

Dr. Christopher Acker, MD works in Richmond, VA as a Nephrologist and has 36 years experience.

They are board certified in Internal Medicine and graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 1988. Dr. Acker completed a residency at Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center. Dr. Acker has has worked on more claims relating to Hyperkalemia and Chronic Kidney Diseases than other providers in the area. At present, Dr. Acker has received an average rating of 5.0 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. They are affiliated with Johnston-Willis Hospital and Chippenham Hospital. Their office accepts new patients and has telehealth appointments. Dr. Acker practices at Richmond Nephrology Associates in Richmond, VA.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

Explains Conditions Well

Patients said this doctor explains conditions well.

Trustworthy

Patients said this doctor is trustworthy.

Low Wait Times

Patients are usually seen in 10 minutes or less.

Friendly Staff

Patients said the staff was friendly.

Easy Scheduling

Patients said scheduling was easy.

Locations

  1. 1 Richmond Nephrology Associates
    671 Hioaks Rd Ste B, Richmond, VA 23225
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5.0
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Aug 27, 2020
Dr. Acker and his nurse are always friendly and very professional. Linda always returns calls in an appropriate amount of time.
— Aug 27, 2020
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Specialties*
Nephrology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
    1988
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Nephrology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center
    1991
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Fellowship Hospital

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Christopher Acker, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Acker accepts Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Acker accepts here.

Dr. Acker frequently sees patients for Hyperkalemia and Chronic Kidney Diseases.

Dr. Acker has a star rating of 5.0/5 and has been reviewed 2 times.

Dr. Acker has been practicing as a Nephrologist for 36 years.

Dr. Christopher Acker, MD

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Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. To ensure patients have a reasonable number of physician choices, the program includes physicians who may not have privileges at our hospital but have an office location in our hospital's primary service area or have been granted access to our hospital's clinical information systems. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
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