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Dr. Luis Acosta identified specializing in Internal MedicineInternal Medicine
A personal physician who provides long term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults, and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections, and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints, and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health, and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ear, skin, nervous system, and reproductive organs., NephrologyNephrology
An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance, and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation., EndocrinologyEndocrinology
An internist who concentrates on disorders of the internal (endocrine) glands such as the thyroid and adrenal glands. This specialist also deals with disorders such as diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders, pituitary diseases, and menstrual and sexual problems. and Diabetes Specialist. He obtained board certification from the member board for Nephrology.

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Dr. Acosta is affiliated with 1 hospital:

Houston Northwest Medical Center
710 Fm 1960 Rd W
Houston, TX

License

Dr. Luis Acosta has been confirmed to have a license in Texas.

Education

Dr. Acosta attended medical school at Universidad de Cartagena Division de Ciencias de la Salud and graduated in 1967 having 45 years experience. Additional residency training in Internal Medicine was conducted at . Additional residency training in Internal Medicine was conducted at .. Advanced training program of a fellowship in Endocrinology was conducted at .

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Aliases

Patients may also know Dr. Luis Acosta MD as:

• Luis S Acosta
• L Acosta

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