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Dr. Herbert Acker, MD

Geriatric Medicine*
4.9 (10)
Map Pin Small Fort Wayne, IN
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60 years of experience

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Overview of Dr. Herbert Acker, MD

Dr. Herbert Acker, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Fort Wayne, IN. They specialize in Geriatric Medicine, has 60 years of experience. They graduated from INDIANA UNIVERSITY / BLOOMINGTON and is affiliated with Dupont Hospital and Lutheran Hospital Of Indiana. Patients rated Dr. Acker an average 4.9 star rating.

Dr. Acker works at Lutheran Health Physicians in Fort Wayne, IN. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Acker's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Brooklyn Medical Associates LLC
    3534 Brooklyn Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46809 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (260) 478-5100
  2. 2
    Lutheran Hospital of Indiana-gero Psych Unit
    7950 W Jefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46804 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (260) 478-5100

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  • Dupont Hospital
  • Lutheran Hospital Of Indiana

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    Specialties*
    • Geriatric Medicine

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    Years of Experience
    • 60 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1659362200
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • INDIANA UNIVERSITY / BLOOMINGTON
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    Dr. Acker works at Lutheran Health Physicians in Fort Wayne, IN. View the full address on Dr. Acker’s profile.

    10 patients have reviewed Dr. Acker. The overall rating for this provider is 4.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Acker.

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