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Dr. Thomas Gerard Akre, DO

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(7 Ratings)

Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Des Moines University, College of Osteopathic Medicine (1996)

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems, sports health

52500 Fir Road
Granger, IN 46530

(574) 271-0700

Dr. Thomas Gerard Akre, DO is an orthopedist in South Bend, IN specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Des Moines University, College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1996 and has 30 years of experience. Dr. Thomas Gerard Akre, DO is affiliated with Saint Joseph Health System.

Office Locations

211 N Eddy Street
South Bend, IN 46617

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Saint Joseph Health System

301 E Day Road
Mishawaka, IN 46545

(574) 234-8161

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Saint Joseph Health System

52500 Fir Road
Granger, IN 46530

(574) 271-0700

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Some issues Dr. Thomas Gerard Akre, DO can help you with:

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Thomas Gerard Akre, DO in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

knee X-ray

In 2012, Dr. Thomas Gerard Akre, DO performed more knee X-ray procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Indiana.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Gerard Akre, DO treated as an orthopedist in South Bend, IN during 2012 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Gerard Akre, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	209
doctor visit	756
hip imaging	79
hospital care	24
injections	209
inpatient care	24
joint surgery	17
lower extremity surgery	17
musculoskeletal imaging	358
pelvic imaging	65
reconstructive surgery	17
spinal procedures	22
X-rays	445

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Gerard Akre, DO treated as an orthopedist in South Bend, IN during 2013 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Gerard Akre, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	212
doctor visit	763
hip imaging	90
hospital care	46
injections	212
inpatient care	46
joint surgery	42
lower extremity surgery	31
minimally invasive procedures	11
musculoskeletal imaging	366
pelvic imaging	77
reconstructive surgery	31
spinal procedures	16
tendon surgery	11
upper extremity surgery	11
X-rays	459

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Gerard Akre, DO.

**Gender**
Male	118
Female	241

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	297
Black	41
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	127
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	45
Less than 65	111

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Gerard Akre, DO in 2013

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	34
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Gerard Akre, DO treated as an orthopedist in South Bend, IN during 2014 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Gerard Akre, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	219
decompression surgery	12
doctor visit	768
excision	13
hip imaging	162
hospital care	42
injections	219
inpatient care	42
joint surgery	64
lower extremity surgery	28
minimally invasive procedures	36
musculoskeletal imaging	442
pelvic imaging	37
reconstructive surgery	28
tendon surgery	11
upper extremity surgery	36
X-rays	501

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Gerard Akre, DO.

**Gender**
Male	116
Female	271

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	322
Black	50
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	131
From 75 to 84	89
85 and over	48
Less than 65	119

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Gerard Akre, DO in 2014

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	36
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Gerard Akre, DO treated as an orthopedist in South Bend, IN during 2015 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Gerard Akre, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	176
doctor visit	719
hip imaging	153
hospital care	31
injections	176
inpatient care	31
joint surgery	45
lower extremity surgery	34
minimally invasive procedures	11
musculoskeletal imaging	488
reconstructive surgery	34
spinal procedures	12
tendon surgery	11
upper extremity surgery	11
X-rays	518

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Gerard Akre, DO.

**Gender**
Male	250
Female	502

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	618
Black	106
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	272
From 75 to 84	166
85 and over	92
Less than 65	222

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Gerard Akre, DO in 2015

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	34
Dementia	11
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Gerard Akre, DO treated as an orthopedist in South Bend, IN during 2016 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Gerard Akre, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	182
decompression surgery	11
doctor visit	672
hospital care	20
injections	182
inpatient care	20
joint surgery	48
lower extremity surgery	37
minimally invasive procedures	11
musculoskeletal imaging	293
reconstructive surgery	37
spinal procedures	13
upper extremity surgery	11
X-rays	306

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Gerard Akre, DO.

**Gender**
Male	123
Female	242

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	299
Black	52
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	140
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	39
Less than 65	106

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Gerard Akre, DO in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	32
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	35
Dementia	12
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Gerard Akre, DO treated as an orthopedist in South Bend, IN during 2017 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Gerard Akre, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	144
decompression surgery	11
doctor visit	613
hospital care	30
injections	144
inpatient care	30
joint surgery	75
lower extremity surgery	64
minimally invasive procedures	11
musculoskeletal imaging	251
reconstructive surgery	64
spinal procedures	35
upper extremity surgery	11
X-rays	286

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Gerard Akre, DO.

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	254

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	310
Black	43
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	139
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	40
Less than 65	94

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Gerard Akre, DO in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	35
Dementia	14
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Gerard Akre, DO treated as an orthopedist in South Bend, IN during 2018 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Gerard Akre, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	108
doctor visit	482
hospital care	25
injections	108
inpatient care	25
joint surgery	28
lower extremity surgery	28
musculoskeletal imaging	118
reconstructive surgery	28
spinal procedures	16
X-rays	134

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Gerard Akre, DO.

**Gender**
Male	106
Female	228

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	278
Black	39
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	130
From 75 to 84	88
85 and over	31
Less than 65	85

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Gerard Akre, DO in 2018

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	31
Dementia	13
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Gerard Akre, DO treated as an orthopedist in South Bend, IN during 2019 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Gerard Akre, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	83
doctor visit	264
hospital care	22
injections	83
inpatient care	22
joint surgery	46
lower extremity surgery	46
musculoskeletal imaging	67
reconstructive surgery	46
X-rays	67

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Gerard Akre, DO.

**Gender**
Male	89
Female	180

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	230
Black	20
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	107
From 75 to 84	73
85 and over	37
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Gerard Akre, DO in 2019

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	34
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Gerard Akre, DO treated as an orthopedist in South Bend, IN during 2020 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Gerard Akre, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	92
doctor visit	327
injections	92
joint surgery	41
lower extremity surgery	41
musculoskeletal imaging	88
reconstructive surgery	41
X-rays	88

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Gerard Akre, DO.

**Gender**
Male	78
Female	182

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	220
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	120
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	35
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Gerard Akre, DO in 2020

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	30
Dementia	13
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Gerard Akre, DO treated as an orthopedist in South Bend, IN during 2021 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Gerard Akre, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	99
doctor visit	412
hospital care	14
injections	99
inpatient care	14
joint surgery	42
lower extremity surgery	42
musculoskeletal imaging	139
reconstructive surgery	42
X-rays	139

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Gerard Akre, DO.

**Gender**
Male	102
Female	216

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	272
Black	20
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	160
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	40
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Gerard Akre, DO in 2021

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	29
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Gerard Akre, DO treated as an orthopedist in South Bend, IN during 2022 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Gerard Akre, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	78
doctor visit	357
injections	78
joint surgery	55
lower extremity surgery	44
minimally invasive procedures	11
musculoskeletal imaging	175
reconstructive surgery	44
upper extremity surgery	11
X-rays	175

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Gerard Akre, DO.

**Gender**
Male	91
Female	199

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	261
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	154
From 75 to 84	85
85 and over	27
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Gerard Akre, DO in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	29
Dementia	7
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Gerard Akre, DO for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Thomas Gerard Akre, DO treated as an orthopedist in South Bend, IN were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

aspiration	145
decompression surgery	11
doctor visit	557
excision	13
hip imaging	121
hospital care	28
injections	145
inpatient care	28
joint surgery	45
lower extremity surgery	37
minimally invasive procedures	15
musculoskeletal imaging	253
pelvic imaging	59
reconstructive surgery	37
spinal procedures	19
tendon surgery	11
upper extremity surgery	15
X-rays	283

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Gerard Akre, DO.

**Gender**
Male	107
Female	228

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	36
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	282
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	81
85 and over	39
Less than 65	81
65 to 74	134

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Gerard Akre, DO From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Thomas Gerard Akre, DO treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	14
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	29
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Thomas Gerard Akre, DO graduated from Des Moines University, College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1996. He completed residency at Ingham Regional Medical Center. He is certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery and has a state license in Indiana.

Medical School: Des Moines University, College of Osteopathic Medicine (1996)

Residency: Ingham Regional Medical Center (2001)

Board Certification: American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery

Licensed In: Indiana

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Thomas Gerard Akre, DO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Saint Joseph Health System

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Thomas Gerard Akre, DO has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Thomas Gerard Akre, DO from all over the web to help you find the right in South Bend, IN.

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-01-16

Patient verified via Press Ganey

This was my first visit to Dr. Akre.....I was/am in a lot of pain and very concerned about what happens next ....and beyond....he was kind, a tad irreverent, which I really needed at that point, answered questions, gave information...........and listened......I still hurt, but feel much better thanks to this visit.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-02-16

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Dr Akre is great. I appreciate how he talks to me in an easy to understand and yet professional way. He's very knowledgeable and I feel like he's providing excellent care.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-10-01

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Medical care is more than just medical science - the entire staff is genuinely concerned about your health issues and conveys that wholistic practice during my appointments.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-11-14

Patient verified via Press Ganey

I've been with Dr. Akre over 20 years and trust him on his diagnosis & treatments.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-10-02

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The staff was very good and answered questions very well and helpful

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-01-15

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Good experience, professional and helpful

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-05-14

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Thomas Gerard Akre, DO. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Medacta USA, Inc.	$18,518 AMIStem $7,375	GMK Sphere $6,832	MyKnee $3,090	Primary Shoulder $609	Moto Uni $572	Other $40
MEDACTA USA	$11,431 Hip $7,924	Mpact $1,560	VersaFitcup $1,076	AMIStem $871
Smith+Nephew, Inc.	$4,816 Q-FIX $1,733	MICRORAPTOR $1,150	MAGNUM $782	FAST-FIX $567	Healicoil $329	Other $254
Stryker Corporation	$4,044 Hip Arthroscopy Access & Instrumentation Set $1,481	ARTHROSCOPY $655	MAKOplasty $375	ACCOLADE $293	TRIATHLON $277	Other $962
Crossroads Orthopedics, LLC	$2,400 $2,400
Other	$8,454 ALL ARTHREX PRODUCT LINES $2,027	Trauma $1,463	Oxford $1,459	Sports Med Hip $878	ARTHREX PRODUCT LINE DISTAL EXTREMITY ARTHROSCOPY $721	Other $1,907

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$36,853
Food and Beverage	$8,114
Education	$4,696

Biography

Dr. Thomas Akre practices orthopedics/orthopedic surgery in Granger, IN, South Bend, IN, and Mishawaka, IN. Dr. Akre is a graduate of Des Moines University, College of Osteopathic Medicine. His training includes a residency program at Ingham Regional Medical Center. His areas of expertise include the following: sports health, musculoskeletal problems, and orthopedic surgery. Dr. Akre is rated highly by his patients. He is affiliated with Saint Joseph Health System. According to Doctor.com, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in South Bend, IN.