Chief of Sports Medicine at Optum Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Dr. George Ackerman is a board certified fellowship-trained Orthopedic Surgeon who practices on Long Island at Optum Orthopedics & Sports Medicine (formerly known as ProHealth). Dr. Ackerman is a top-rated surgeon who specializes in sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery as well as general orthopedic injuries and trauma. In addition to his clinical interest in shoulder and knee disorders, Dr. Ackerman has performed research in cartilage restoration and orthobiologics.
Three Areas of Specialty:
Knee Injuries
Knee injuries can occur from recreational and competitive sports, work-related events, and everyday activities. As a Sports Medicine specialist, Dr. George Ackerman can provide an accurate diagnosis and offer individualized treatment options for knee injuries ranging from degenerative conditions to complex ligament and cartilage injuries.
Shoulder Injuries
The shoulder is the most complex joint in body and can be injured due to repetitive stress in overhead athletes and workers as well as acute trauma from falls and contact sports. As a sports medicine specialist, Dr. George Ackerman has extensive training in treating shoulder injuries with innovative nonsurgical modalities and minimally invasive surgical techniques.
Sports Medicine
Whether you are a recreational golfer, professional football player, or an active grandparent, Dr. Ackerman’s primary goal is to allow you to return to the activities you enjoy. As a former athlete and avid sports fan, Dr. Ackerman understands the specific physical demands of a wide variety of sports and activities. He always considers the patient’s specific activity goals when creating a treatment plan.
Chief of Sports Medicine at Optum Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Dr. George Ackerman is a board certified fellowship-trained Orthopedic Surgeon who practices on Long Island at Optum Orthopedics & Sports Medicine (formerly known as ProHealth). Dr. Ackerman is a top-rated surgeon who specializes in sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery as well as general orthopedic injuries and trauma. In addition to his clinical interest in shoulder and knee disorders, Dr. Ackerman has performed research in cartilage restoration and orthobiologics.
Three Areas of Specialty:
Knee Injuries
Knee injuries can occur from recreational and competitive sports, work-related events, and everyday activities. As a Sports Medicine specialist, Dr. George Ackerman can provide an accurate diagnosis and offer individualized treatment options for knee injuries ranging from degenerative conditions to complex ligament and cartilage injuries.
Shoulder Injuries
The shoulder is the most complex joint in body and can be injured due to repetitive stress in overhead athletes and workers as well as acute trauma from falls and contact sports. As a sports medicine specialist, Dr. George Ackerman has extensive training in treating shoulder injuries with innovative nonsurgical modalities and minimally invasive surgical techniques.
Sports Medicine
Whether you are a recreational golfer, professional football player, or an active grandparent, Dr. Ackerman’s primary goal is to allow you to return to the activities you enjoy. As a former athlete and avid sports fan, Dr. Ackerman understands the specific physical demands of a wide variety of sports and activities. He always considers the patient’s specific activity goals when creating a treatment plan.