Dr. Douglas Armstrong Ackerman M.D.
Urologist
9900 Se Sunnyside Rd Clackamas OR, 97015About
Dr. Douglas Ackerman is a urologist practicing in Clackamas, OR. Dr. Ackerman specializes in diseases of the urinary tract and the male reproductive system. This includes areas of the bladder, urethra, kidneys, penis and prostate. Urology is a surgical specialty and requires knowledge in other areas of expertise such as gynecology and internal medicine due to the variety of clinical problems that are involved.
Education and Training
Vanderbilt Univ Sch of Med, Nashville Tn 1988
Board Certification
UrologyAmerican Board of UrologyABU
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