Elisha M Acosta

Elisha M Acosta, M.D. serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. She specializes in Transition Medicine, focusing on the critical healthcare transition period for adolescents and young adults with chronic childhood illnesses or disabilities.

Education:

• MD from University of Miami Miller School of Medicine (May 2011)
• BA from University of Notre Dame (May 2007)
• Residency at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston

Dr. Acosta's research and clinical work centers on the specialized field of Transition Medicine, which addresses the complex healthcare needs of young adults moving from pediatric to adult medical systems. Her work is particularly focused on patients with chronic conditions that originated in childhood, requiring coordinated care approaches that bridge developmental stages while maintaining continuity of treatment. This specialty requires dual expertise in both internal medicine and pediatrics, reflecting her board certifications in both disciplines.

Dr. Acosta is affiliated with the Transition Medicine Care Center and Transition Medicine Collaboration at Baylor College of Medicine. Her clinical practice at the McNair Campus (7200 Cambridge St., 8th Floor, Suite 8A, Houston, TX 77030) provides comprehensive medical care and social support services specifically designed for this vulnerable patient population. The Transition Medicine Clinic she works with addresses not only medical needs but also the psychosocial aspects of healthcare transition, recognizing that successful transfer to adult care systems involves multiple dimensions beyond pure medical treatment.