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Dr. Maria Teresa Acosta, MD

Dr. Maria Teresa Acosta, MD

Pediatric Neurologist, Neurologist
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    Overview

    Dr. Maria Acosta, MD is a Pediatric Neurologist, who primarily practices in Washington, DC. She is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Acosta graduated from Industrial University Of Santander and completed her residency at Residency and Fellowship Program, Child Neurology, The Nueva-Granada Military University, Military Central Hospital, Bogota, Columbia. She is a member of the Center for Neuroscience Research. Dr. Acosta is fluent in English, Castilian, Spanish, and Tagalog, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Acosta’s practice accepts Aetna, Bravo Health, Cigna, Humana Health, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Acosta’s office at (202) 476-3611.

    Medical Specialties and Areas of Expertise

    Pediatric Neurologist

    Neurologist

    Education & Training

    Residency and Fellowship Program, Child Neurology, The Nueva-Granada Military University, Military Central Hospital, Bogota, Columbia (Residency)

    Program Elective, Child Neurophysiology, The San Joan de Deu Hospital, Barcelona, Spain (Residency)

    Residency and Fellowship Program, Child Neurology, The Nueva-Granada Military University, Military Central Hospital, Bogota, Columbia (Fellowship)

    Program, Child Neuropsychology, The European Program of Child Neuropsycology Paedological Institute and Vrije University, Amsterdam, Holland (Fellowship)

    Program, Child Neurology, Children's National Medical Center, Washington, DC (Fellowship)

    Children's National Medical Center/George Washington University Program (Residency)

    Medical Degree - Industrial University Of Santander

    Board Certifications

    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

    Languages

    Castilian

    Spanish

    Tagalog

    Medical Conditions Treated

    conditions treated by a Pediatric Neurologist, like Dr. Maria Acosta, may include:

    ALS, Alzheimer's Disease, Brain Tumor, Cataplexy, Cerebral Palsy, Concussion, Dravet Syndrome, Dyslexia, Epilepsy, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Headache, Intracranial Stenosis, Migraine, Multiple Sclerosis, Myasthenia Gravis, Narcolepsy, Neuropathy, Parkinson's Disease, Restless Legs Syndrome, Stroke, Tardive Dyskinesia, TIA, Urea Cycle Disorder, Vertebral Stenosis, Vestibular Neuritis and Wallenberg Syndrome

    Please contact Dr. Acosta's office for more information or to schedule a consultation.

    Medical Procedures Performed

    procedures performed by a Pediatric Neurologist, like Dr. Maria Acosta, may include:

    Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing), Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD), Deep Brain Stimulation, Disturbance of Skin Sensation, Electroencephalogram (EEG), Evoked Potential Testing, Gait Simulation, Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block, Hemifacial Spasm Consultation, Infectious Neurology Consultation, Lumbar Radiculopathy, Nerve Biopsy, Neurological (Botox, IFN, Trigger Point) Injection, Neurology Consultation, Neurology Critical Care Consultation, Neurology Follow Up, Neuropathology Consultation, Neuropathology Follow Up, Neuropsychiatry Consultation, Neuropsychiatry Follow Up, Neuropsychology Evaluation, Neuropsychology Follow Up, Peripheral Biopsy, Phalen's Test, Post-Stroke / Neurology Therapy, Responsive Neurostimulation (RNS), Sleep Disorder (Post Head Injury), Stroke Check-up / Prevention, Tilt Table Test, Transcranial Doppler, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS), Vascular Neurology Consultation, Vascular Neurology Follow Up, Video Nystagmography (VNG) and WADA Test

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Acosta's office.

    Insurances

    Top Insurances

    • Aetna

    • Bravo Health

    • Cigna

    • Humana Health

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Locations

    111 Michigan Ave NW

    Washington, DC 20010

    (202) 476-3611

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    Center for Neuroscience Research

    Member

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is Maria Acosta accepting new patients?

    Yes, Maria Acosta is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Maria Acosta offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Acosta's office at (202) 476-3611 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    Does Maria Acosta offer telehealth appointments?

    Please contact Dr. Acosta's office at (202) 476-3611 for information telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which language(s) does Maria Acosta speak?

    Maria Acosta speaks English, Castilian, Spanish and Tagalog.

    Which board certifications does Maria Acosta have?

    Maria Acosta is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

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