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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
Hours may vary, please contact 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
Hours may vary, please contact to schedule and confirm appointment availability.

Patient Reviews

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53 reviews

    • Reviewed on May 20, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Doctor Ackerman’s did a great job in my surgical procedure of my shoulder. He was very respectful explained everything before and after the surgery, he had very good manners and I had no problems after the surgery.

    • Reviewed on May 14, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Great Doctor - very helpful

    • Reviewed on May 14, 2026
    • Verified Review

    He is very thorough, listens to patient's concerns is empathetic and is actions are always about the patient's well-being. He is an amazing doctor/person

    • Reviewed on May 3, 2026
    • Verified Review

    I highly recommend Dr.Ackerman for orthopedic surgery. His knowledge and caring manner is above and beyond.

    • Reviewed on May 1, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Dr Ackerman has gone out of his way in helping me when I was unable to get through to the some staff members due to no fault

    • Reviewed on Apr 12, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Excellent and caring doctor

    • Reviewed on Apr 4, 2026
    • Verified Review

    He was fantastic

    • Reviewed on Apr 1, 2026
    • Verified Review

    HE IS A GREAT DOCTOR, NICE, POLITE, KNOWLEDGEABLE, ETC. ETC..

    • Reviewed on 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

    • Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026
    • Verified Review

    provided earlier in this survey

    • Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026
    • Verified Review

    He was very caring and listened to my concerns.

    • Reviewed on Jan 16, 2026
    • Verified Review

    I was very good.

    • Reviewed on Jan 7, 2026
    • Verified Review

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

    • Reviewed on 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!!!

    • Reviewed on Dec 17, 2025
    • Verified Review

    Very nice bedside manner Knowledgeable Explained prodecures

    • Reviewed on Dec 17, 2025
    • Verified Review

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

    • Reviewed on Dec 16, 2025
    • Verified Review

    Doctor Ackerman is very comforting and skilled surgeon

    • Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025
    • Verified Review

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

    • Reviewed on Dec 11, 2025
    • Verified Review

    Very professional and explain the issue thoroughly.

    • Reviewed on Dec 10, 2025
    • Verified Review

    He did a great surgery

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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 list is for informational purposes only and may not reflect the most current plans accepted by the provider. Optum accepts most major health insurance plans. Please contact your insurance company to confirm your coverage, eligibility, and the provider's participation in your plan.

    • 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