 Scot Ackerman, M.D.,is the
Medical Director of First Coast Oncology, which provides
radiation therapy at four facilities across Northeast
Florida. First Coast Oncology's mission: to provide
patients with the most advanced radiation oncology
treatment available in a compassionate and respectful
environment, reflects Dr. Ackerman's commitment to his
field and his patients. Dr. Ackerman, board-certified in
Radiation Oncology, is Chief of Radiation
Oncology and Chief of Staff at St. Vincent's
Medical Center, where one of First Coast Oncology's
facilities is located. He is a member of St. Vincent's
Health System Board of Directors and a member
of the Board of Trustees of St. Vincent's Health
System.
Dr. Ackerman is Past-President of the Board
for the Florida Division of the American Cancer Society
and was recently appointed to be the Florida
Division Representative for the National Assembly of the
American Cancer Society. He also serves on the Executive
Committee of the Duval County Unit of the American
Cancer Society.Dr. Ackerman is dedicated to advancing the treatment
of cancer through his research, professional
affiliations and commitment to state-of-the-art
equipment and technology. He is a recognized national
expert on high-dose-rate brachytherapy, has presented
several papers on clinical research, and has been
published in many medical journals.
Dr. Ackerman's desire to make a difference in his
profession and community is underscored by the number of
organizations he supports through membership and
involvement. Among his professional memberships are the
the American Society of Therapeutic Radiology and
Oncology and the Radiological Society of North America.
Committed to the community, he is past president of the
Jacksonville Jewish Federation and is a member of St.
Vincent's Medical Center's Foundation Board.
Dr. Ackerman earned a BS in Biomedical Engineering
from Tulane University, and completed his residency
in radiation oncology at Columbia University in New York
City. |
