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Dr. Paula Ackerman, DO

Dr. Paula Ackerman, DO

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation*
10+ years of experience

Dr. Paula Ackerman, DO is a physical medicine & rehabilitation physician in Gainesville, FL and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2010. She is affiliated with UF Health Shands Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3 Star Rating
Based on 6 reviews 3 Star Rating (6 reviews)

UF Health Neuromedicine - Fixel Institute

3009 SW Williston Rd Gainesville, FL 32608
Telehealth available

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(352) 294-5400

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Ackerman specializes in the areas of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation & Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. • See board certifications
  • Easy Scheduling
    Patients said scheduling was easy. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Ackerman's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ackerman

3.0

6 ratings, 5 with a written review
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Oct 06, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Brendan in Cincinnati, OH – Mar 22, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Donna Hoffman in Ft Thomas, KY – Aug 25, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Cincinnati, OH – Jul 19, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Cincinnati, OH – Feb 16, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

My name is Paula Ackerman, DO, and I am an associate professor in the University of Florida Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. I attended the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine in Athens, Ohio. Afterward,...read more

biography

My name is Paula Ackerman, DO, and I am an associate professor in the University of Florida Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. I attended the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine in Athens, Ohio. Afterward,...read more

  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

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  • Albany Medical Center Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 2015

  • Ohio University Heritage College Of Osteopathic Medicine

    Medical School, 2010
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation®
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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
American Osteopathic Association®
American Osteopathic Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation®
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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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Locations

UF Health Neuromedicine - Fixel Institute

UF Health Neuromedicine - Fixel Institute3009 SW Williston Rd Gainesville, FL 32608
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UF Health Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - Neuromedicine Hospital

UF Health Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - Neuromedicine Hospital1505 SW Archer Rd Gainesville, FL 32608
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UF Health Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - Springhill

UF Health Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - Springhill4197 NW 86th Ter Bldg 2 Gainesville, FL 32606
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • UF Health Shands Hospital

    1600 SW Archer Rd
    Gainesville, FL 32610
    Recipient of 18
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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