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George Ackerman, MD

George Ackerman, MD

Optum Provider

Specialty

Orthopaedic Surgery

Languages

English

Seeing patients at

Monday Closed
Tuesday 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Wednesday Closed
Thursday Closed
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Please contact the clinic directly to schedule and confirm appointment availability.
Monday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
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Patient Reviews

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56 reviews

  • Mar 10, 2026
    Verified Review

    He's a great guy, very personable and very direct. I appreciate his bedside manner and his patience while he explains everything in depth and clarifies anything that is unclear

  • Feb 25, 2026
    Verified Review

    provided earlier in this survey

  • Jan 26, 2026
    Verified Review

    He was very caring and listened to my concerns.

  • Jan 16, 2026
    Verified Review

    I was very good.

  • Jan 7, 2026
    Verified Review

    I feel like Dr. Ackerman is a caring doctor who is very knowledgeable.

  • Jan 2, 2026
    Verified Review

    He is the best orthopedic surgeon on Long Island. Very caring, listens to you, compassionate and just the best there is. Dr Ackerman rocks!!!

  • Dec 17, 2025
    Verified Review

    Very nice bedside manner Knowledgeable Explained prodecures

  • Dec 17, 2025
    Verified Review

    Dr. Ackerman listens to my issues and give alternative solutions when applicable. He has always been friendly and professional.

  • Dec 16, 2025
    Verified Review

    Doctor Ackerman is very comforting and skilled surgeon

  • Dec 12, 2025
    Verified Review

    He’s amazing. Friendly. Professional. Kind. Understanding. He listened to me. He explained my situation

  • Dec 11, 2025
    Verified Review

    Very professional and explain the issue thoroughly.

  • Dec 10, 2025
    Verified Review

    He did a great surgery

  • Dec 8, 2025
    Verified Review

    Good listener! Supportive and encouraging

  • Dec 8, 2025
    Verified Review

    The best! Calming, communicates well, painless injections, exceptional dealing with anxiety prone patients

  • Nov 29, 2025
    Verified Review

    He is ome of the finest, smartest doctors I have ever met.

  • Nov 27, 2025
    Verified Review

    Excellent & his para, Chris, also excellent

  • Nov 23, 2025
    Verified Review

    He is a good doctor but cannot reach him by phone.

  • Nov 23, 2025
    Verified Review

    Nice bedside manner, I feel he is a very good Dr. and explains everything thoroughly.

  • Nov 21, 2025
    Verified Review

    Very courteous

  • Nov 20, 2025
    Verified Review

    Dr. Ackerman was truly amazing and took time to speak with me and explain everything clearly.

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  • About George Ackerman, MD

    Dr. George Ackerman is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder and knee. Dr. Ackerman focuses on conditions affecting the shoulder, elbow, knee, and ankle and is actively involved in research related to cartilage restoration and orthobiologics. He cares for patients ages 10 and older with a wide range of musculoskeletal injuries and conditions.

    Philosophy of care

    Dr. Ackerman values strong partnerships built on open communication and shared decision-making. He emphasizes non-surgical treatment whenever possible and tailors care plans to help patients safely return to the activities they enjoy.

    Gender

    Male

    Board certifications

    American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    Licenses

    NY, 263256

    Employed or contracted

    Employed

    Network Name

    ProHealth

    NPI

    1720393259

  • Insurance accepted

    This may not reflect all insurance accepted by the provider and is for informational purposes only.

    • 1199
    • Aetna
    • Affinity
    • Anthem BCBS
    • CHN
    • Centivo
    • Cigna
    • Coventry
    • EmblemHealth
    • First Health
    • Humana
    • MagnaCare
    • Medicaid
    • Medicare
    • MultiPlan
    • NYSHIP
    • Northwell Direct
    • Oscar
    • Oxford
    • TRICARE
    • UHC
    • UMR
  • Medical School

    • New York Medical College Valhalla

    Residency

    • St Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center

    Fellowship

    • Lenox Hill Hospital