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James Ackerman, MD, Thoracic Surgery, Pittsburgh, PA

JamesAckermanMD

Thoracic Surgery • Pittsburgh, PA

Adult General Thoracic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic Surgical Oncology

Thoracic Surgeon

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  • Office

    200 Lothrop Street
    Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Suite C800
    Pittsburgh, PA 15213
    Phone+1 412-664-2683
    Fax+1 412-664-2687

Summary

  • Dr. James Ackerman is a thoracic surgeon based in Pittsburgh, PA, specializing in thoracic surgical oncology, minimally invasive thoracic surgery, and adult general thoracic surgery. He completed his medical education with a focus on biochemistry and thoracic surgery through various residencies and fellowships at UPMC Medical Education. Currently, he practices as a thoracic surgeon at UPMC Mercy and UPMC East, and serves as an assistant professor and clinical instructor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. His expertise includes minimally invasive surgical techniques, and he has contributed to several publications and received multiple honors for his work in the field.

Education & Training

  • UPMC Medical Education
    UPMC Medical EducationFellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 2020 - 2022
  • UPMC Medical Education
    UPMC Medical EducationFellowship, Minimally Invasive Surgery, 2019 - 2020
  • UPMC Medical Education/Mercy
    UPMC Medical Education/MercyResidency, Surgery, 2014 - 2019
  • Commonwealth Medical College
    Commonwealth Medical CollegeClass of 2014, MD
  • Muhlenberg College
    Muhlenberg CollegeBS, Biochemistry, 2006 - 2010

Certifications & Licensure

  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2019 - 2026
  • Surgery
    American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
    American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
  • da Vinci SI Training Equivalency Certificate
    Intuitive Surgicalda Vinci SI Training Equivalency Certificate
  • Fundamentals of Endoscopic Surgery
    Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic SurgeonsFundamentals of Endoscopic Surgery
  • Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery
    Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic SurgeonsFundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • AATS Foundation Thoracic Surgical Robotics Fellowship American Association for Thoracic Surgery, 2021-2022
  • Academic Achievement Award UPMC Mercy Department of Surgery, 2016-2017, 2019
  • A.G. Marrangoni MD Surgical Research Award UPMC Mercy Department of Surgery, 2017
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Robotic Ivor Lewis esophagectomy  
    Ackerman JM, Luketich JD, Sarkaria IS, Mini-invasive Surg, 4/8/2021

Books/Book Chapters

  • The AFS Textbook of Foregut Disease 
    Chapter: Endoscopic Management of Anastomotic Leaks 
    Page 245 - 250James M. Ackerman, Ryan M. Levy, Inderpal S. SarkariaEditors: Ninh T. Nguyen, John O. Clarke, John C. Lipham, Kenneth J. Chang, Felice Schnoll-Sussman, Reginald C.W. Bell, Peter J. Kahrilas.Springer Nature Switzerland AG, Cham, SwitzerlandEdition 1,2023

Press Mentions

  • James M. Ackerman, MD ’14
    James M. Ackerman, MD ’14March 13th, 2017
  • Interval Cholecystectomy May Be a Risky Business
    Interval Cholecystectomy May Be a Risky BusinessJanuary 24th, 2017

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