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Dr. Joseph Angel Acosta, MD

Dr. Joseph Angel Acosta, MD

Neurology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Joseph Angel Acosta, MD is a neurologist in Baton Rouge, LA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Acosta has extensive experience in Headache. He graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch in 1989. He is affiliated with Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.6 Star Rating
Based on 18 reviews 3.6 Star Rating (18 reviews)

Practice

5247 Didesse Dr Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Telehealth available

Dr. Acosta is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Acosta's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Acosta

3.6
18 ratings, 4 with a written review
5 star
56%
56%
4 star
6%
6%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
17%
17%
1 star
22%
22%

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Impotent staff and doctor.
My very sick brother waited four months to see Dr. Acosta. They cancelled the day before the appointment. Said they called but did not leave a message. My brother who has had several strokes and bladder cancer twice can barely walk with a walker and his wife who is recovering from cancer surgery both showed up yesterday not knowing appointment was cancelled. After checking in they were made to sit for an hour before staff informed them that the doctor wasn't even there. You seriously think they didn't know Dr. wasn't there? It only dawned on them after an hour that not only had they cancelled with less than 24 hours notice one day prior but the doctor wasn't even in the building? Instead of apologizing for cancelling and squeezing my brother in as soon as possible they put him back at the end of the line for another four month wait. What a sorry, impotent staff and what a sorry, impotent doctor for allowing his staff to treat his sick patients this way.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Phillip Freeman – Jan 20, 2024
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Not returning due to incompetent staff
Initial visit, Dr. Acosta was a very kind/attentive Dr. However follow-up care is impossible. 50 unreturned phone calls (yes I logged then on a calendar) the 3 phone calls that were actually answered I was transferred and after holding for 20mins for someone to pickup to schedule another (3month wait to receive test results Dr Acosta ordered) the was disconnected. Due to (my opinion) the rude, uncaring and incompetent staff I have decided to find a Dr. Whose staff cares about the patient. Dr. Acosta you may need to take a closer look at how your entire staff is destroying your practice which I am sure has taken some time to build. As we waited in your office for my mother to be seen Dec 27th. Another patient who had just been released from the ER, for a neuro event, who needed to be seen, was told your earliest availability was 3 months away. Should have seen the "writing on the wall"
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 24, 2023
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Neurologist
Dr. Acosta is very professional, he always greet you with a smile. He listens to your concerns. He make you feel like you matter and is a very caring doctor.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 21, 2023
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Dr. Acosta is always happy and smiling and his staff is the same way. I've been to many Neuros and none can come close to Dr. Acosta. He is NOT apathetic and works hard to find a helpful solution to some tough issues. God bless him and his staff.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
15 others found this helpful
Helpful
David Singer in Prairieville La. – Jan 04, 2018
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About Me

biography

Dr. Joseph Angel Acosta, MD is a neurologist in Baton Rouge, LA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Acosta has extensive experience in Headache. He graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch in 1989. He is affiliated...read more
  • Neurology

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  • Hahnemann University Hospital

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of Md Med Sys

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of Texas Medical Branch

    Medical School, 1989
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Dr. Acosta is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurology

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    Locations

    Practice

    1

    Practice

    Amedisys Home Health Inc. of Alabama5959 S Sherwood Forest Blvd Baton Rouge, LA 70816
    2

    Practice

    Office3535 S Sherwood Forest Blvd Ste 247 Baton Rouge, LA 70816
    3

    Practice

    Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center5000 Hennessy Blvd Baton Rouge, LA 70808
    4

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center

      5000 Hennessy Blvd
      Baton Rouge, LA 70808
      Recipient of 3
      hospital awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      86%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% higher than the national average

      84%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      8% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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