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Dr. Laurie Ackerman, MD

Pediatric Neurosurgery*
4.8 (5)
Map Pin Small Indianapolis, IN
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Laurie Ackerman, MD

Dr. Laurie Ackerman, MD is a Pediatric Neurosurgery Specialist in Indianapolis, IN. They specialize in Pediatric Neurosurgery, has 27 years of experience, and is board certified in Neurosurgery. They graduated from University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine and is affiliated with Goshen Health Hospital, Indiana University Health Bedford Hospital, Iu Health Bloomington Hospital, IU Health Methodist Hospital, Iu Health West Hospital and Parkview Regional Medical Center. Dr. Ackerman, completed a residency at Indiana University School Of Medicin. Patients rated Dr. Ackerman an average 4.8 star rating.

Dr. Ackerman works at Practice in Indianapolis, IN. They frequently treat conditions like Chiari Malformation Type 1, Craniosynostosis and Traumatic Brain Injury along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Ackerman's Office Locations

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    Office
    702 Barnhill Dr Rm 1134, Indianapolis, IN 46202 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (317) 274-8852
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    Office
    575 Riley Hospital Dr # 1134, Indianapolis, IN 46202 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (317) 274-8852
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    250 N Shadeland Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46219 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (317) 944-6201

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Goshen Health Hospital
  • Indiana University Health Bedford Hospital
  • Iu Health Bloomington Hospital
  • IU Health Methodist Hospital
  • Iu Health West Hospital
  • Parkview Regional Medical Center

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Chiari Malformation Type 1
Craniosynostosis
Traumatic Brain Injury

Treatment frequency



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Chiari Malformation Type 1
Craniosynostosis
Traumatic Brain Injury
Back Pain
Cranial Trauma
Epilepsy
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Hydrocephalus
Spina Bifida
Spine Deformities
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma
Astrocytoma
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Bone Cancer
Brain Abscess
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Cancer
Brain Disorders
Brainstem Glioma
Broken Neck
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Edema
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Chiari Malformation Type 2
Chiari Malformation, Pediatric
Chordoma
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Concussion
Craniofacial Disorders
Craniosynostosis - Dandy-Walker - Hydrocephalus
Craniosynostosis - Sagittal - Dandy-Walker Malformation - Hydrocephalus
Dural Tear
Epidural Hematoma
Glioma
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Herniated Disc
Hydrocephalus Due to Congenital Stenosis of Aqueduct of Sylvius
Hydrocephalus, Child
Hypothalamus Cancer
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Malignant Glioma
Medulloblastoma
Myelopathy
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Neurogenic Bowel
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Oligodendroglioma
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteosarcoma
Pediatric Spina Bifida
Pediatric Tethered Cord Syndrome
Post-Concussion Syndrome
Skull Fracture
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylolisthesis
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Subdural Hematoma
Subdural Hemorrhage
Torticollis
Upper Back Pain
Vascular Disease
Vertebral Fracture
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Brain Surgery
Brain Tumor Surgery
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Deep Brain Stimulation
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Herniated Disc Surgery
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Repair
Neurostimulator Implantation
Reconstruction for Craniosynos
Spinal Fusion
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization
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    About Dr. Laurie Ackerman, MD

    Specialties*
    • Pediatric Neurosurgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 27 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Mandarin
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    NPI Number
    • 1477667426
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Indiana University School Of Medicin
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Neurosurgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Laurie Ackerman, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Ackerman is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Ackerman has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Ackerman has seen patients for Chiari Malformation Type 1, Craniosynostosis and Traumatic Brain Injury, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Ackerman on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    5 patients have reviewed Dr. Ackerman. The overall rating for this provider is 4.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Ackerman.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Ackerman, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Ackerman appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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