Richard J Ackermann MD

Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Professor, Family Medicine, Macon, Mercer University School of Medicine

777 Hemlock streetMacon, GA 31210
Phone+1 478-633-1000

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Education & Training

Naval HospitalFamily Medicine, 1982 - 1985
Duke University School of MedicineClass of 1982

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Certifications & Licensure

GA State Medical License 1991 - 2027
FL State Medical License 1986 - 1994
American Board of Family Medicine Family Medicine
American Board of Family Medicine Geriatric Medicine
American Board of Family Medicine Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification HealtheLife and PowerChart, Cerner Corporation, 2013-2014, 2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Powerchart, Cerner Healthe and Cerner Patient Portal, Cerner Corporation, 2013-2014, 2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification PowerChart (CQM), Cerner Corporation, 2013-2014, 2017

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

3 citations
Issues in Geriatric Care: Medical Decision-Making.
Jayesh Patel, Richard J Ackermann
FP Essentials. 2018-05-01
10 citations
Issues in Geriatric Care: Falls.
Dipesh Patel, Richard J Ackermann
FP Essentials. 2018-05-01
6 citations
The Influence of Race on End-of-Life Choices Following a Counselor-Based Palliative Consultation
Kathleen Benton, James H. Stephens, Robert L. Vogel, Gerald R. Ledlow, Richard J Ackermann
The American Journal of Hospice & Palliative Care. 2015-02-01

Press Mentions

UAH College of Nursing to Host Workshop Focused on Dealing with DementiaApril 4th, 2018
UAH Nursing Professor Helps Older Adults Stay StandingMarch 15th, 2018
UAH College of Nursing to Host Workshop Focused on Dealing with DementiaApril 6th, 2018

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