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Stuart Akerman, MD, Gastroenterology, Plano, TX

Stuart Akerman MD

Gastroenterology•Plano, TX

Advanced Endoscopic Interventional, Biliary Tract Disease, Pancreas Disease

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  • 3242 Preston RdSte 200Plano, TX 75093

  • Phone+1 972-867-0019

  • Fax+1 972-867-7785

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Summary

  • Dr. Stuart Akerman is a gastroenterologist based in Plano, TX, specializing in advanced endoscopic interventions, biliary tract disease, and pancreas disease. He completed his gastroenterology fellowship at Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and has held positions at Digestive Health Associates of Texas and Long Island Jewish Medical Center. With expertise in general gastroenterology, inflammatory bowel disease, and other gastrointestinal conditions, Dr. Akerman has also contributed to publications on fecal microbiota spores and innovations in endoscopic ultrasound. His work has been recognized with CMS Meaningful Use Stage certifications.

Education & Training

  • Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell
    Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/NorthwellFellowship, Gastroenterology, 2010 - 2013
  • North Shore-LIJ Health Sys
    North Shore-LIJ Health Sys2010 - 2013
  • Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Moses and Weiler Campuses)
    Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Moses and Weiler Campuses)Residency, Internal Medicine, 2010
  • Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Moses and Weiler Campuses)
    Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Moses and Weiler Campuses)Internship, Internal Medicine, 2007 - 2008
  • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
    Rutgers New Jersey Medical SchoolClass of 2007

Certifications & Licensure

  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2015 - 2027
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2010 - 2019
  • Gastroenterology
    American Board of Internal Medicine Gastroenterology
  • Gastroenterology
    National Board of Physicians and Surgeons Gastroenterology
  • Internal Medicine
    National Board of Physicians and Surgeons Internal Medicine
  • Board Certification
    National Board of Physicians and SurgeonsBoard Certification

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification eClinicalWorks, eClinicalWorks, LLC, 2014, 2017
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification NextGen Ambulatory EHR, NextGen Healthcare, 2014, 2017
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification NextGen Ambulatory EHR, NextGen Healthcare, 2014, 2017

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Resident Knowledge of Colorectal Cancer Screening Assessed by Web-Based Survey  
    Akerman, S, Aronson, SL, Cerulli, MA, Akerman, M, Sultan, KS, Journal of Clinical Medicine Research, 4/1/2014
  • Resident Knowledge of Colorectal Cancer (CRC) Screening Assessed by Web-Based Survey.  
    Akerman S, Aronson S, and Sultan K, A J Gastro
  • Occult Gastrointestinal Bleeding: Expanding the Differential Diagnosis.  
    Akerman S, DeVito B, Fan C, and Eskreis D, A J Gastro

Abstracts/Posters

  • Preliminary Results of Utilizing A Novel EUS Solution in an ASC Setting
    Akerman, Stuart MD; Steinberg, Stephen E. MD, ACG, 10/2024
  • Endoscopic Ultrasound Functionality for a Standard Upper Endoscope: Initial U.S. Experience
    Gross, Seth MD; Siegel, Rebecca; Akerman, Stuart MD; Raijman, Isaac MD; Garcia, Ruel MD; Paez, Marco MD; Lim, Brian MD., ACG, 10/2024
  • Real-World Use of Fecal Microbiota Spores, Live-brpk (Formerly SER-109) in Adults With Recurrent Clostridioides difficile Infection in the United States.
    Akerman, Stuart MD1; Gumaste, Ashish; Chen, Michael MBA; Connor, Lisa PharmD, MBA; von Eynatten, Maximilian MD; De Vries, Jane MSc; Nguyen, Dianne MD, MBA, ACG, 10/2024

Lectures

  • Result of a survey regarding Colon Cancer detection and prevention knowledge among Internal Medicine residents. 
    ACG 2011, Washington, DC
  • A clinical case involving obscure GI bleeding originating from a lumphangioma found in the mid-jejunum with spiral enteroscopy. 
    ACG 2011, Washington, DC
  • Preliminary results of meta-analysis of Gender Discordances in PBC. 
    DDW 2010, New Orleans, LA

Authored Content

  • A Primer for Those New to the World of TelemedicineMarch 2020
  • Medical Blog12/11/2018

Professional Memberships

External Links

  • DHAT Websitehttp://www.dhat.com/physicians/stuart-akerman-m-d

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