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Dr. Michael Akerman, MD

Pulmonary Disease* Age 64
Dr. Michael Akerman, MD

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Dr. Michael Akerman, MD

Pulmonary Disease* Age 64
Nyack, NY
Accepting new patients
43 years of experience

Offers telehealth

 

Overview

Dr. Michael Akerman, MD works in Nyack, NY as a Pulmonologist and has 43 years experience.

They are board certified in Critical Care Medicine and graduated from University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry in 1981. Dr. Akerman completed a residency at Brookdale Medical Center. They are affiliated with NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull, Nyack Hospital and St. Mary's General Hospital. Their office accepts new patients and has telehealth appointments. Dr. Akerman also speaks Hebrew. Dr. Akerman practices at Practice in Nyack, NY and has additional offices in Passaic, NJ and Brooklyn, NY.

Offers Telehealth

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

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  • Personal Choice PPO
  • Blue Access (Select Network)-NY
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Capital District Physician's Health Plan (CDPHP) HMO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Emblem Health
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Medicaid
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 Montefiore Nyack Hospital
    160 N Midland Ave, Nyack, NY 10960
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:00
  2. 2 Office
    270 Pennington Ave, Passaic, NJ 07055
  3. 3 Kindred Hospital East New Jersey
    350 Boulevard, Passaic, NJ 07055
  4. 4 Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center
    760 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11206

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About Me

Languages Spoken
Hebrew
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Pulmonary Disease
Geriatric Medicine
Critical Care Medicine
Sleep Medicine
Internal Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry
    1981
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Critical Care Medicine, Geriatric Medicine and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Brookdale Medical Center
    1984
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • SUNY Health Science Ctr/Kings Co
    1986
Fellowship Hospital

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Dr. Michael Akerman, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Akerman accepts telehealth appointments. Please call Dr. Akerman's office to make an appointment.

Dr. Akerman accepts Aetna, Amerigroup (Wellpoint) and Amerihealth as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Akerman accepts here.

Yes, Dr. Akerman speaks Hebrew. See Dr. Akerman's profile on MedicalNewsToday for more information.

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Dr. Akerman is board certified in Critical Care Medicine, Geriatric Medicine and Internal Medicine.

Dr. Akerman has been practicing as a Pulmonologist for 43 years.

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Hospital Affiliations

  • NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull
  • Nyack Hospital
  • St. Mary's General Hospital

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  1. Hepatitis C Screening: Questions for the Doctor

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  2. Protect Yourself from Seasonal Flu

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  3. Talk with Your Doctor About Depression

    Talk with your doctor about how you are feeling if you have been sad, down, or hopeless. (USPSTF)

  4. Get Your Well-Woman Visit Every Year

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  5. Watch for Warning Signs of Relationship Violence

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  6. Get Screened for Cervical Cancer

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  7. Get Tested for HIV

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  8. Get Your Blood Pressure Checked

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  9. Drink Alcohol Only in Moderation

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  10. Get Vaccines to Protect Your Health (Adults Ages 19 to 49 Years)

    Get important adult shots (vaccinations). (ACIP)

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    Learn why women your age need folic acid. (USPSTF)

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