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Overview of Dr. Acker

Dr. Karen Acker is a pediatric infectious disease specialist in New York, NY and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including New York-Presbyterian Hospital and New York-Presbyterian Hospital. She received her medical degree from State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine and has been in practice 7 years. She is one of 26 doctors at New York-Presbyterian Hospital and one of 26 doctors at New York-Presbyterian Hospital who specialize in Pediatric Infectious Disease.

Education & Training

  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)Residency, Pediatrics, 2012 - 2015
  • State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine
    State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of MedicineClass of 2012
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Fellowship, Pediatric Infectious Diseases

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2015 - 2025
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Infectious Diseases

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • RSV Vaccine Approval Should Be a Top Priority for the FDA
    RSV Vaccine Approval Should Be a Top Priority for the FDAApril 19th, 2023
  • How Worrisome Are the Cases of Monkeypox in Kids?
    How Worrisome Are the Cases of Monkeypox in Kids?July 27th, 2022
  • Timing, Side Effects, Vaccine Selection: Everything You Need to Know About Covid Vaccinations for Kids Under 5
    Timing, Side Effects, Vaccine Selection: Everything You Need to Know About Covid Vaccinations for Kids Under 5June 24th, 2022
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