Dr. Luis S Acosta MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
17203 Red Oak Dr Suite 201 Houston TX, 77090About
Dr. Luis Acosta is a nephrologist practicing in Houston, TX. Dr. Acosta specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Acosta most typically treats conditions like kidney stones, chronic kidney disease, acute renal failure, polycystuc kidney disease, high blood pressure and more. Nephrologists are also experts on kidney transplantation and dialysis. They are usually referred to by primary care physicians for problems related to the kidneys, and while they can perform tests to diagnose kidney disorders, they do not perform surgeries.
Education and Training
Univ De Cartagena, Div De Cien De La Salud, Cartagena, Colombia 1967
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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