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Dr. Stuart Akerman, MD

Dr. Stuart Akerman, MD

Gastroenterology*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Stuart Akerman, MD is a gastroenterologist in Plano, TX and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Akerman has extensive experience in Esophageal Disorders and Pancreatic Disease. He graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 2007. He is affiliated with Medical City Plano. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.9 Star Rating
Based on 227 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (227 reviews)

Digestive Health Associates of Texas

3242 Preston Rd Plano, TX 75093
Telehealth available

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Dr. Akerman is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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Dr. Akerman's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Akerman

4.9

227 ratings, 201 with a written review
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 12, 2025
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
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Bruce C – Apr 07, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 24, 2025
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
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Chuck Murphy – Mar 22, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 28, 2025
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What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Feb 26, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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G. E. – Feb 22, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 21, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 21, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 06, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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CM – Jan 28, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Scott M McKinneyTX – Jan 02, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 20, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 25, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
1 person found this helpful
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Oct 15, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 23, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Carren – Sep 17, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Rebecca – Aug 26, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Henry Zeitman – Jul 30, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mike – Jul 26, 2024
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About Me

care philosophy

I am fellowship trained in multiple advanced endoscopy procedures such as ERCP, Endoscopic Ultrasound, Fine Needle Aspiration, Cholangioscopy, and others. After providing care in Bayshore, NY for a few years, my family and I decided to relocate to Nort

biography

I chose to become a doctor after witnessing the compassionate care my grandfather received when he became terminally ill. I approach every patient encounter with the goal to impart the very same compassion and quality care.
  • Gastroenterology

  • Therapy Endoscopy

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  • North Shore & Lij Medical Centers

    Fellowship Hospital, 2013
  • Montefiore Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 2010
  • Montefiore Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 2008
  • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

    Medical School, 2007
  • Cuny - Brooklyn College

    Undergraduate School, 2001
  • Cuny-brooklyn College

    Undergraduate School, 2001
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Gastroenterology
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons®
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons®
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
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Dr. Akerman is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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    Locations

    Digestive Health Associates of Texas

    Digestive Health Associates of Texas3242 Preston Rd Plano, TX 75093
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    • Hours
      • Mon: 8:30am - 5:00pm
      • Tue: 8:30am - 5:00pm
      • Wed: 8:30am - 5:00pm
      • Thu: 8:30am - 5:00pm
      • Fri: 8:30am - 5:00pm
      • Sat: closed
      • Sun: closed
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Medical City Plano

      3901 W 15th St
      Plano, TX 75075
      Recipient of 49
      hospital awards

      America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

      Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery

      America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      82%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% lower than the national average

      75%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
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