You are more than a patient.
You are a whole person.
At Ackerman, we see beyond your diagnosis – we see you.
At Ackerman Cancer Center, patients can feel confident in the expertise and compassion of our care team. We provide a range of advanced radiation treatments, including conventional radiation therapy and proton therapy, a highly precise option designed to reduce side effects and improve quality of life.
Our commitment to care extends well beyond treatment. We work in partnership with referring physicians and other specialists to deliver comprehensive care. Most importantly, we build lasting relationships with our patients and continue to support their health and well-being throughout every stage of their journey.
We are proud to offer Accelerated Partial Breast Irradiation (APBI), Electron Therapy, Medical Linear Accelerators, External Beam Radiation Therapy, GammaTile, High Dose Rate Brachytherapy, Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT), Image Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT), I-131 Therapy, Proton Therapy, Stereotactic Ablative Radiotherapy (SABR), Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT), Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS), and Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT).
Ackerman Cancer Center is the world’s first private practice offering proton beam technology. Our board-certified radiation oncologists use this advanced technology to precisely target tumors, minimizing side effects and limiting radiation exposure to surrounding healthy tissue. Click below to read about the proven benefits of proton therapy.
A prostate cancer diagnosis requires a dedicated team and access to the most advanced treatment options, including proton therapy. At Ackerman Cancer Center, we provide comprehensive screening, diagnostic, and treatment services to ensure each patient receives the highest level of personalized care.
Ranked among the top three cancer treatment centers in Jacksonville, driven by exceptional Google reviews from grateful patients.
Vice President of Operations, Gigi Ackerman Schwartz, MBA, was named among Jacksonville’s Top 40 Leaders Under 40.
Awarded the Best of Florida distinction in the top Physician Practice category, reflecting votes from patients and referring providers.
Clinic Manager Vivienne Bennett, MS, RT (R) (M), received the Sister de Sales Award for Outstanding Practice Administrator.
Ackerman Cancer Center - Amelia Island, was recognized as the 2025 Health & Wellness Business of the Year, reflecting our team’s dedication to exceptional cancer care, advancing community wellness, and supporting every patient with compassion and excellence..
What Is Proton Therapy for Prostate Cancer? Proton therapy is an advanced form of radiation treatment that uses proton beams which are positively charged subatomic particles to deliver targeted radiation
If your doctor has recommended imaging, you may be wondering about the difference between a PET scan and a CT scan, and which one is right for your situation. Both
What Is the BioProtect Balloon Spacer? The BioProtect Balloon Spacer is a next generation, biodegradable device designed to enhance the safety and precision of prostate cancer radiation therapy. Unlike traditional gel spacers, BioProtect uses a balloon-based,
