Mrs. Lisa Acosta MD
Adolescent Psychiatrist | Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
2933 El Nido Dr Altadena CA, 91001About
Dr. Lisa Acosta practices Child & Adolescent Psychiatry in Altadena, CA. Dr. Acosta evaluates patients throughout childhood and adolescence using many different procedures, in order to determine what treatments must be carried out in order to properly assess their symptoms. Child & Adolescent Psychiatrists are trained and certified to administer psychotherapy, medication, and many other means of treatment. Dr. Acosta seeks to improve each patients quality of life.
Education and Training
Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center 2003
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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