Ackerman Cancer Center

What Ackerman Cancer Center does

Ackerman Cancer Center is a privately held, physician-owned radiation oncology practice headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, founded by Dr. Scot Ackerman in 1997. The center operates five clinical sites across Northeast Florida (Mandarin HQ, Riverside, Amelia Island, World Golf Village, and Macclenny) and provides comprehensive radiation therapy, proton therapy, and advanced diagnostic imaging services — including PET/CT, Contrast Enhanced Mammography (the only provider of CEM in Northeast Florida), and Total Body MRI — to cancer patients across prostate, breast, lung, head and neck, lymphoma, and other solid tumor indications. Its flagship differentiator is the proton therapy facility opened in 2015 using a MEVION DirectDose system, making it the world's first private physician-owned proton practice; the technology is paired with full robotic positioning, Image Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT), and AI-assisted Adaptive Radiation Therapy planning, supported by a broad modality portfolio (IMRT, IGRT, SBRT, SRS, VMAT, GammaTile, HDR brachytherapy, electron therapy, APBI, and I-131).\n\nThe business operates a fee-for-service model billed primarily through commercial and government insurance (the center accepts 99% of all U.S. insurance plans), with additional self-pay revenue from Low-Dose Radiation Therapy for osteoarthritis at $4,000 per course. Patient acquisition is sales-led, driven by a structured physician referral network, a dedicated 'For Physicians' portal, community outreach via local media (WJXT), content marketing through an extensive blog and social channels, and patient testimonials. Ancillary revenue lines include Total Body MRI preventive screening and affiliated subsidiaries — Ackerman Breast Clinic, Ackerman Urology, and the Ackerman Cancer Foundation, a non-profit providing financial assistance.\n\nThe practice is physician-owned with no disclosed parent company, venture capital, or private equity investment; governance is anchored by founder Dr. Scot Ackerman and a second-generation operator (Gigi Ackerman Schwartz, VP of Operations). Management includes multiple board-certified radiation oncologists and advanced practice registered nurses. Ackerman Cancer Center has treated more than 3,500 proton therapy patients since 2015 and has accumulated multiple regional awards (Best of Florida 2025, Top 3 Cancer Treatment Centers in Jacksonville, Health & Wellness Business of the Year 2025 from the Nassau County Chamber of Commerce), reflecting a mature regional brand within a structurally constrained U.S. proton therapy market (only 47 U.S. centers offer proton therapy, three of which are in Jacksonville).

Name

Ackerman Cancer Center

Legal name

Ackerman Cancer Center

Website

https://ackermancancercenter.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Ackerman Cancer Center is a physician-owned, Jacksonville-based radiation oncology practice operating five Northeast Florida locations, offering proton therapy (world's first private proton center), conventional radiation, advanced imaging, and supportive care to cancer and osteoarthritis patients billed through insurance and self-pay.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Radiation Oncology Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (62111), Diagnostic Imaging Centers (621512)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Radiation Oncology (HLAKAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Advanced Imaging & Specialty Radiology Centers (PET/CT, Nuclear Medicine, Interventional Radiology) (HLAFAKAB), Women’s Imaging & Breast Health Centers (HLAFAJAJ), Breast Oncology (HLAKAFAJ)

Keywords

• Radiation oncology services
• Proton beam therapy
• Cancer treatment center
• Diagnostic imaging services
• Breast cancer screening

Headquarters

HQ city

Jacksonville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Cancer Treatment Services: Revenue generated from providing radiation oncology treatments including proton therapy, conventional radiation therapy, and various treatment techniques. Billed primarily through insurance (accepts 99% of all insurance plans). Self-pay option available for certain services (e.g., Low-Dose Radiation Therapy for arthritis at $4,000).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Ackerman Cancer Center provides radiation oncology services to cancer patients through two primary modalities: Proton Therapy (using the MEVION system with DirectDose beam modulating technology) and Conventional Radiation Therapy (including IMRT, IGRT, SBRT, SRS, VMAT, brachytherapy, and GammaTile). The center also delivers diagnostic imaging services (PET/CT, Contrast Enhanced Mammography, Total Body MRI), dedicated breast care via the Ackerman Breast Clinic, Low-Dose Radiation Therapy for osteoarthritis, second opinion consultations, and patient support programs.

Product overview

Ackerman Cancer Center is a radiation oncology practice offering comprehensive cancer care through two primary treatment modalities: Proton Therapy (the world's first private practice to offer this advanced technology using MEVION system with DirectDose technology) and Conventional Radiation Therapy (encompassing techniques including IMRT, IGRT, SBRT, SRS, VMAT, GammaTile, brachytherapy, electron therapy, and APBI). The center provides diagnostic services including Total Body MRI, PET/CT imaging, and Contrast Enhanced Mammography (CEM - the only provider in Northeast Florida). Specialized services include a dedicated Ackerman Breast Clinic for breast health, Low-Dose Radiation Therapy for osteoarthritis, Second Opinion consultations, and comprehensive support programs including SHINE, Men Helping Men, and BEAM Team mentoring. The center is supported by the Ackerman Cancer Foundation for patient financial assistance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ackerman Breast Clinic: Specialized breast health and breast cancer screening, diagnosis, and treatment services including Contrast Enhanced Mammography (CEM)
• Ackerman Cancer Foundation
• Ackerman Urology

Quantifiable outcome

• 50-60% less radiation exposure to bladder and rectum compared to IMRT
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Ackerman Cancer FoundationminorOthersAckerman Cancer Foundation is a separate charitable organization associated with Ackerman Cancer Center that provides financial assistance and support options for patients to access care.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Mayo Clinic Florida: Mayo Clinic recently opened a proton therapy center in Jacksonville, making it a direct local competitor for proton therapy and broader radiation oncology referrals in the same catchment area as Ackerman.
• MD Anderson Cancer Center: National leader in radiation oncology with proton therapy capabilities. Comparable as a high-volume radiation oncology brand with similar treatment technique breadth.
• City of Hope (formerly Cancer Treatment Centers of America): National specialty oncology network operating across radiation and proton therapy. Comparable full-service, multi-modality cancer treatment positioning.
• GenesisCare: Large multi-modality radiation oncology operator with dozens of U.S. centers offering IMRT, SBRT, brachytherapy and proton therapy referrals. Comparable as a multi-site radiation oncology provider.
• 21st Century Oncology: One of the largest U.S. radiation oncology networks with similar physician-practice style model and broad technique mix including IMRT, IGRT, SBRT and brachytherapy.
• Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center: Premier academic cancer center with deep radiation oncology and proton therapy services; comparable breadth of treatment techniques and clinical credibility benchmarks.

Direct peers

• UF Health Proton Therapy Institute: Operates the longest-standing proton therapy program in Jacksonville (~20 years). Directly competes with Ackerman for proton therapy patients in the same regional market.
• Provision Healthcare / Provision CARES Proton Therapy: Multi-site proton therapy provider offering the same treatment modality as Ackerman across several U.S. locations, with comparable clinical positioning in radiation oncology.
• Seattle Cancer Care Alliance / Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center: Academic-style radiation oncology program with proton therapy capabilities serving regional and traveling patient populations, mirroring Ackerman's proton + conventional radiation model.

Others

• ASTRO / radiation oncology private equity-backed platforms: Industry trade body representing radiation oncology practices, including PE-backed platforms such as GenesisCare, Integrated Oncology and US Oncology Network that compete for the same physician referral base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@AckermanCancerCenterNF
• Facebookfacebook.com/AckermanCancerCenter
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ackermancancercenter
• Instagraminstagram.com/ackermancancercenter
• Xx.com/Dr_S_Ackerman

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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