Neurology

Maria Acosta, MD

Staff Clinician and Associate Investigator, Pediatric Neurology

Dr. Maria Teresa Acosta, MD, is a board-certified pediatric neurologist specializing in child neurology, with a focus on neurodevelopmental disabilities ranging from common conditions like ADHD to rare genetic disorders such as GM1 gangliosidosis and neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1). She serves primarily pediatric populations, including children with undiagnosed diseases through the NIH Undiagnosed Diseases Program (UDP) and participants in the NHGRI-UDP-GM1 Gene Therapy Clinical Trial. Previously

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology (ABPN)

Education & Training

Medical School: Industrial University of Santander Faculty of Medicine (MD, 1987)
Fellowship: Children's National Hospital/George Washington University (Child Neurology, 2000-2003)
Residency: Children's National Hospital (Pediatrics, 2003-2004)
Fellowship: NINDS/NIH (Epilepsy, 2005)

Years in Practice

35+ years

Peer Recognition

Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Child Neurology

Conditions & Treatments

Neonatal NeurologyPediatric NeurologyNeurodevelopmental DisordersCerebral PalsyEpilepsy & Seizure Disorders

Insurance(s) Accepted

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Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

National Institutes of Health
Children's National Hospital

Languages

English, Spanish

Conditions Dr. Acosta treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Acosta accept Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance?

Maria Acosta's public profile lists Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, and Curative plus 3 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Acosta practice?

Maria Acosta practices in Washington, DC with hospital affiliations including National Institutes of Health and Children's National Hospital.

What does Dr. Acosta specialize in?

Maria Acosta is a board-certified neurology specialist with focus areas in Child Neurology.

How long has Dr. Acosta been practicing?

Maria Acosta has 39+ years of clinical experience in neurology.

What is Dr. Acosta's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: Industrial University of Santander Faculty of Medicine (MD, 1987); Fellowship: Children's National Hospital/George Washington University (Child Neurology, 2000-2003); Residency: Children's National Hospital (Pediatrics, 2003-2004).