Laurie L. Ackerman, MD - Neurosurgery - Pediatric Neurosurgery - Spine Surgery

Laurie L. Ackerman, MD

Neurosurgery, Pediatric Neurosurgery, Spine Surgery

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4.7 out of 5 stars

(188 ratings)

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Dr. Laurie L. Ackerman specializes in Neurosurgery for Riley Pediatric Neurosurgery. Dr. Ackerman earned her medical degree at the University of Iowa College of Medicine. She then completed an internship at the University of Iowa Department of Surgery a residency at the University of Iowa Department of Neurosurgery, and a fellowship at Riley Hospital for Children, Indiana University School of Medicine.

Dr. Ackerman currently has a rating of 4.7 stars out of 5 with over 150 ratings. Patients say that she is honest, considerate, and easy to talk to. In a recent five-star review, a patient remarked: "Everything is explained on my level and explained in detail when needed. The staff is amazing to us."

Dr. Ackerman's office is at Riley Pediatric Neurosurgery, 575 Riley Hospital Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46202.

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575 Riley Hospital Dr

Surgery MSA

Indianapolis, IN, 46202

Get Directions 317.944.6201
Specialties
  • Neurosurgery
  • Pediatric Neurosurgery
  • Spine Surgery
Education
  • School of Medicine: University of Iowa College of Medicine
  • Internship: University of Iowa Department of Surgery
  • Residency: University of Iowa Department of Neurosurgery
  • Fellowship: Riley Hospital for Children, Indiana University School of Medicine
Hospitals & Affiliations
  • Riley Physicians
  • IU Health Physicians
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Anthem Healthy Indiana Plan
  • Anthem Hoosier Care Connect
  • Anthem Hoosier Healthwise
  • Anthem Medicare Advantage
  • Anthem Medicare HMO
  • Anthem Medicare PPO
  • Anthem Pathway Essentials Network
  • Care Source Healthy Indiana Plan
  • Care Source Hoosier Healthwise
  • Community Health Network - Employee Plan
  • ProHealth/Community Health System
  • CorVel/Corecare - Workers Compensation
  • Encore Workers Compensation
  • Health Alliance Medicare Advantage
  • Humana Medicare Advantage
  • Indiana Health Network - Workers Compensation
  • Indiana University Health - Workers Compensation
  • IU Health Plans Medicare Advantage
  • Managed Health Services Healthy Indiana Plan
  • Managed Health Services Hoosier Care Connect
  • Managed Health Services Hoosier Healthwise
  • Managed Health Services Medicare Advantage
  • MDWise Excel Healthy Indiana Plan
  • MDWise Excel Hoosier Healthwise
  • Parkview Health Plan Signature Care PPO
  • Point Comfort - Refugee Medical Assistance Program
  • Point Comfort - Unaccompanied Children Program
  • The Healthcare Group Encircle
  • The Healthcare Group Encore
  • TriCare Select
  • United DSNP
  • United HMO
  • United HealthCare
  • United HealthCare Hoosier Care Connect
  • United Medicare Advantage
  • United PPO
  • VA - CCN via United Healthcare

Note: Although this listing was accurate at the time of posting, insurances change regularly, and insurance plans listed may not be accepted at all office locations for this provider. Please confirm with your insurance company that this provider is covered by your plan before your appointment.

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