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Dr. Laurie Ackerman, MD

Pediatric Neurosurgery* Age 61
Dr. Laurie Ackerman, MD
4.8 (5 Ratings)

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Dr. Laurie Ackerman, MD is a Pediatric Neurosurgery Specialist in Indianapolis, IN.
Dr. Laurie Ackerman, MD
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Dr. Laurie Ackerman, MD

Pediatric Neurosurgery* Age 61
Indianapolis, IN
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Laurie Ackerman, MD is a Pediatric Neurosurgery Specialist in Indianapolis, IN.

About

Dr. Laurie Ackerman, MD is a Pediatric Neurosurgery Specialist in Indianapolis, IN and has 27 years experience. They graduated from University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine in 1997 and completed a residency at Indiana University School Of Medicin.They currently practice at Practice and are 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 has experience treating conditions like Chiari Malformation Type 1, Craniosynostosis and Traumatic Brain Injury among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Ackerman received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Ackerman also speaks Mandarin. Dr. Ackerman is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Friendly Staff

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Easy Scheduling

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Chiari Malformation Type 1
Craniosynostosis
Traumatic Brain Injury
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

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Medicaid
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    702 Barnhill Dr Rm 1134, Indianapolis, IN 46202
  2. 2 Office
    575 Riley Hospital Dr # 1134, Indianapolis, IN 46202
  3. 3 Office
    250 N Shadeland Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46219

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ackerman
4.8
Based on 5 Reviews
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4 Stars (1)
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Sep 22, 2020
Dr Ackerman takes good care of my son who is recovering from brain surgery to remove a tumor 6 years ago. She always remembers things from our first interaction with her and his specific details of his surgery and recovery.
— Sep 22, 2020
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Mandarin
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Pediatric Neurosurgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
    1997
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Indiana University School Of Medicin
Residency Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Laurie Ackerman, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Ackerman's profile.

Dr. Ackerman frequently treats the following conditions: Chiari Malformation Type 1, Craniosynostosis and Traumatic Brain Injury. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Laurie Ackerman, MD 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.

Yes, Dr. Laurie Ackerman, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Goshen Health Hospital

    200 High Park Ave, Goshen, IN

  • Indiana University Health Bedford Hospital

    2900 16th St, Bedford, IN

  • Iu Health Bloomington Hospital

    2651 E Discovery Pkwy, Bloomington, IN

  • IU Health Methodist Hospital

    1701 Senate Blvd, Indianapolis, IN

  • Iu Health West Hospital

    1111 Ronald Reagan Pkwy, Avon, IN

  • Parkview Regional Medical Center

    11109 Parkview Plaza Dr, Fort Wayne, IN