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Temple Clinic
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Alisa A. Acosta, M.D., M.P.H.
Pediatric Nephrology
Education
- University of Texas Medical School at Houston, TX, M.D., 1997-2001
- University of Texas, Austin, TX, B.A., 1993-1997
Specialty Training
- Research Fellowship in Pediatric Nephrology and Hypertension, University of Texas Medical School at Houston, TX, 2008-2009
- University of Texas School of Public Health, Houston, TX, M.P.H., 2008.
- Pediatric Nephrology and Hypertension Fellowship, University of Texas Medical School at Houston, TX, 2005-2008
- Pediatric Residency, University of Texas Medical School at Houston, TX, 2002-2004
- Pediatric Internship, University of Texas Medical School at Houston, TX, 2001-2002
Scott & White Appointment
July 6, 2009
Board Certification
American Board of Pediatrics
Publications and Research
- Acosta AA, McNiece KL. Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring: a versatile tool for evaluating and managing hypertension in children. Pediatric Nephrology 23[9], 1399-1408. 2008.
- Acosta AA, Samuels JA, Portman RP, McNiece KL. Prevalence of pre-hypertension in high school students. 2008. Presentation the the American Society of Hypertension 23rd Annual Scientific Meeting, May 2008.
- Acosta AA, Bell C, McNiece KL, Portman RJ, Samuels JA. Clinical and research use of blood pressure index and z-score in pediatric hypertension. 2008.
Poster presentation, Pediatric Academic Societies Annual Meeting, May 2008. - Read all publications
Patient Care Emphasis
Pediatric hypertension, general pediatric nephrology
Professional Activities
- American Society of Pediatric Nephrology
- American Society of Nephrology
- International Pediatric Hypertension Association
- American Society of Hypertension
- American Heart Association
- American Academy of Pediatrics
Interests/Hobbies
Travel, SCUBA diving, sports and reading.
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