Dr. Ackerson received his undergraduate degree from University of Southern California and his medical degree from University of California – Irvine. He completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at LAC+USC Medical Center and a fellowship at American College of Surgeons and International College of Surgeons. After training, he served in the United States Air Force as a Flight Surgeon. Dr. Ackerson is active in the American Medical Association, California Medical Association, Pasadena Medical Association, Western Orthopedic Association, Los Angeles County Medical Association, and Orthopedic Teaching Service. He specializes in Total Joint Replacement, Fracture Surgery, and Complex Orthopedic Consultations.

Appointments:

1975-Present: University of Southern California – Huntington Memorial Hospital Staff
1976: American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, Diplomat
1979: American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
1979: Fellow, American College of Surgeons
1981: Fellow, International College of Surgeons
1999: Los Angeles Surgical Society
2011: Medical Board of California, Expert Reviewer