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Dr. Stuart Akerman M.D.
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
3242 PRESTON RD STE 200 PLANO TX, 75093About
Dr. Stuart Akerman is a gastroenterologist practicing in New Hyde Park, NY. Dr. Akerman specializes in the digestive system and its diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, which include organs from the mouth to the anus as well as liver disorders. Gastroenterology includes conditions such as hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease, colitis, nutritional problems and irritable bowel syndrome. Dr. Akerman performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ – New Jersey Medical School MD 2007
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Colonoscopy
- Hemorrhoid Banding
- Egd:upper Gi Endoscopy
- Capsule Endoscopy
- Ercp
- Ultrasound
- Stents
Professional Memberships
- Member Digestive Health Associates of Texas 2015
- Member American College of Gastroenterology
- Member American Medical Association
- Member American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Fellowships
- Hofstra North Shore LIJ School of Medicine Program Gastroenterology 2013
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Syed S. Hasan M.D., M.P.H3500 Preston Rd Plano TX 75093
- Dr. Rassa Shahidzadeh M.D.4708 Alliance Blvd Plano TX 75093
- Dr. Alexi Michael Mantas M.D.3500 Preston Road Plano TX 75093
- Dr. Sindhu A Abraham M.D.3242 PRESTON RD STE 200 PLANO TX 75093
- Dr. Andrew C. Bolin MD3032 COMMUNICATIONS PKWY PLANO TX 75093
- Dr. Candice Pimlapah Jantz MD6124 W PARKER RD PLANO TX 75093
Nearest Hospitals
NORTH SHORE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALl
300 COMMUNITY DRIVE MANHASSET NY 11030ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL, ROSLYNl
100 PORT WASHINGTON BOULEVARD ROSLYN NY 11576CHILDRENS MEDICAL CENTER PLANOl
7601 PRESTON ROAD PLANO TX 75024TEXAS HEALTH PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL PLANOl
6200 W PARKER RD PLANO TX 75093BAYLOR REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER AT PLANOl
4700 ALLIANCE BOULEVARD PLANO TX 75093THE HEART HOSPITAL BAYLOR PLANOl
1100 ALLIED DRIVE PLANO TX 75093