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Dr. Alan Ackermann, DO

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Specializes in: Adult Cardiology

Professional interests include: ambulatory event monitoring (AEM), ambulatory cardiac monitoring, transthoracic echocardiography (TTE), and more.

20803 Biscayne Boulevard Suite 204
Aventura, FL 33180

(954) 265-7900

Dr. Alan Ackermann, DO is a cardiologist in Aventura, FL specializing in adult cardiology. Dr. Alan Ackermann, DO is affiliated with Memorial Health System, HCA Florida Healthcare, EKG ASSOCIATES INC, SOUTH BROWARD HOSPITAL DISTRICT, BISCAYNE ECHO ASSOCIATES INC and MEMORIAL EKG ASSOCIATES PA.

Office Locations

Address:

20803 Biscayne Boulevard Suite 204
Aventura, FL 33180

Some issues Dr. Alan Ackermann, DO can help you with:

Heart Attack

A heart attack is a serious medical event that happens when the blood supplying oxygen to the heart is cut off, usually because of a blockage in an artery. This results in damage or death of part of the heart muscle. The heart can heal, but like any part of the body that was injured it leaves a scar. This scar tissue does not contract effectively, so the ability of the heart to pump is lowered after a heart attack.

A heart attack, sometimes called a myocardial infarction, can happen without warning. However there are certain factors that raise the risk of heart attack. Some of these are:

Age
Gender (most heart attack sufferers are male)
A family history of heart attacks
Smoking
Obesity
High cholesterol
High blood pressure
Diabetes
Unhealthy lifestyle choices (lack of exercise, poor diet, too much alcohol or stress)

Heart attacks typically feel like pain or pressure in the chest that can radiate out to the back, arm, or jaw. Some other symptoms can include fatigue or weakness, shortness of breath, sweating, and nausea.

Treatment aims to increase blood flow to the heart muscle by opening up blocked blood vessels. Medications are sometimes used to dissolve clots in the arteries. Aspirin and other medications such as Plavix can thin the blood and make clots less likely to form. Dilators can widen blood vessels to make room for more blood to flow. Doctors can also use a procedure called catheterization to look at the blood vessels around the heart directly, place stents, or widen vessels using angioplasty. In extreme cases bypass surgery can be used to help blood flow better. After recovery, it is important to lead a healthy lifestyle and take any prescribed medications in order to protect the heart.

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

In The News

“The location in the artery involved plays a role, said Alan Ackermann, a cardiologist in Miami.”—"Heart attacks can happen at any age", CNN, September 2012

“"Evidence suggests a love connection between married couples,"said Cardiologist Dr. Alan Ackermann.”—"Is It Possible To Die From A Broken Heart?", CBS San Francisco, January 2012

blood draw	214
cardiac procedures	426
doctor visit	1271
hospital care	667
inpatient care	667
lab tests	173
minimally invasive procedures	23
nuclear scan	52
stress testing	104
ultrasound (sonogram)	346
vascular procedures	23

**Gender**
Male	372
Female	477

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	548
Black	115
Hispanic	168
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	232
From 75 to 84	252
85 and over	254
Less than 65	111

blood draw	223
cardiac procedures	455
doctor visit	1321
hospital care	738
inpatient care	738
lab tests	148
minimally invasive procedures	15
nuclear scan	50
stress testing	102
ultrasound (sonogram)	393
vascular procedures	39

**Gender**
Male	512
Female	645

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	722
Black	163
Hispanic	244
Asian	13
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	329
From 75 to 84	343
85 and over	355
Less than 65	130

blood draw	103
cardiac procedures	486
doctor visit	1415
hospital care	785
inpatient care	785
lab tests	147
minimally invasive procedures	17
nuclear scan	52
stress testing	106
ultrasound (sonogram)	398
vascular procedures	17

**Gender**
Male	1096
Female	1526

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1604
Black	412
Hispanic	530
Asian	26
Other	50
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	762
From 75 to 84	824
85 and over	720
Less than 65	316

blood draw	31
cardiac procedures	442
doctor visit	1333
hospital care	542
inpatient care	542
lab tests	157
minimally invasive procedures	12
nuclear scan	59
stress testing	122
ultrasound (sonogram)	318

**Gender**
Male	528
Female	610

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	703
Black	178
Hispanic	213
Asian	17
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	345
From 75 to 84	363
85 and over	296
Less than 65	134

ambulatory monitoring	11
blood draw	19
cardiac procedures	423
doctor visit	1294
hospital care	434
inpatient care	434
lab tests	134
nuclear scan	51
stress testing	104
ultrasound (sonogram)	347
vascular procedures	39

**Gender**
Male	554
Female	737

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	804
Black	186
Hispanic	242
Asian	0
Other	43
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	375
From 75 to 84	371
85 and over	378
Less than 65	167

blood draw	28
cardiac procedures	365
doctor visit	1274
hospital care	424
inpatient care	424
minimally invasive procedures	11
nuclear scan	45
stress testing	96
ultrasound (sonogram)	308
vascular procedures	49

**Gender**
Male	520
Female	657

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	739
Black	155
Hispanic	230
Asian	0
Other	39
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	347
From 75 to 84	392
85 and over	309
Less than 65	129

cardiac procedures	275
doctor visit	1127
hospital care	503
inpatient care	503
nuclear scan	18
stress testing	55
ultrasound (sonogram)	258
vascular procedures	21

**Gender**
Male	447
Female	541

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	657
Black	123
Hispanic	166
Asian	14
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	326
From 75 to 84	335
85 and over	261
Less than 65	66

cardiac procedures	93
doctor visit	881
hospital care	268
inpatient care	268
ultrasound (sonogram)	109
vascular procedures	12

**Gender**
Male	339
Female	395

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	524
Black	64
Hispanic	108
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	242
From 75 to 84	255
85 and over	197
Less than 65	40

cardiac procedures	142
doctor visit	874
hospital care	209
inpatient care	209
nuclear scan	10
stress testing	41
ultrasound (sonogram)	129
vascular procedures	14

**Gender**
Male	405
Female	445

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	590
Black	82
Hispanic	145
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	297
From 75 to 84	312
85 and over	191
Less than 65	50

**Gender**
Male	437
Female	488

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	648
Black	84
Hispanic	155
Asian	0
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	310
From 75 to 84	326
85 and over	239
Less than 65	50

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alan Ackermann, DO for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Alan Ackermann, DO treated as a cardiologist in Aventura, FL were inpatient care, hospital care, cardiac procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

abdominal imaging	10
ambulatory monitoring	11
blood draw	103
cardiac procedures	326
doctor visit	1173
hospital care	472
inpatient care	472
lab tests	151
minimally invasive procedures	15
nuclear scan	42
pelvic imaging	10
stress testing	84
ultrasound (sonogram)	276
vascular procedures	28

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan Ackermann, DO.

**Gender**
Male	521
Female	652

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	156
Asian / Pacific Islander	7
Non-Hispanic White	753
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	220
Other	22

**Age**
75 to 84	377
85 and over	320
Less than 65	119
65 to 74	356

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan Ackermann, DO From 2013 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alan Ackermann, DO treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	66
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	15
Osteoporosis	13
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	50
Atrial Fibrillation	25
Cancer	15
Dementia	27

Education & Training

He completed residency at Franklin Square Hospital Center. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine-Cardiovascular Disease and has a state license in Florida.

Residency: Franklin Square Hospital Center (1999)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine-Cardiovascular Disease

Licensed In: Florida

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Alan Ackermann, DO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Memorial Health System

HCA Florida Healthcare

EKG ASSOCIATES INC

SOUTH BROWARD HOSPITAL DISTRICT

BISCAYNE ECHO ASSOCIATES INC

MEMORIAL EKG ASSOCIATES PA

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$968 BRILINTA $893	FARXIGA $43	BYDUREON WEEKLY $19	$14
Abbott Laboratories	$917 Advisor Catheter $330	Trifecta GT Tissue Heart Valve $286	FlexAbility Ablation Catheter $175	NO ASSOCIATED PRODUCT $68	Mitra Clip system $40	Other $19
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$757 XARELTO $742	INVOKANA $15
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$604 ENTRESTO $569	TEKTURNA $23	NON BRAND $12
Amgen Inc.	$595 Repatha $381	Corlanor $161	$53
Other	$4,632 ELIQUIS $575	FFRct $298	SAMSCA $167	PLAC Test $149	PRALUENT (alirocumab) Injection $144	Other $3,299

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$7,954
Travel and Lodging	$277
Education	$242

Research Payments

Dr. Alan Ackermann, DO has received 3 research payments totaling $4,051.

Biography

Dr. Alan Ackermann is a physician who specializes in adult cardiology. These areas are among his clinical interests: myocarditis, cardioversion, and heart attack. He is professionally affiliated with HCA Florida Healthcare.

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