About Dr. Acosta
Dr. Acosta

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Dr. Yanet Acosta is a highly experienced Family Medicine Physician. Dr. Acosta received her medical degree from Superior Institute of Medical Sciences of Havana, Cuba before completing a family medicine residency at Saint Mary and Saint Elizabeth Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois from 2011 to 2014.

Dr. Acosta believes that the key to making a difference in patients' lives is to provide excellent health care with respect, understanding, and medical knowledge.

Dr. Acosta places an emphasis on prevention and treatment of chronic illnesses, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and many others conditions. She also has a special interest in pediatrics and adolescent medicine. 

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Specialty

Conditions Treated 

  • Asthma
  • Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
  • COPD
  • Depression and Anxiety
  • Dermatitis
  • Diabetes mellitus
  • Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
  • Preoperative Evaluations
  • Prevention of Heart Attack, Stroke, Heart Failure
  • Rashes
  • Upper Respiratory Infections / Bronchitis
  • Urinary Tract Infection
  • Vaginitis
  • Weight and Aging Health Issues
  • Wellness Exams

Services & Procedures

  • Chronic Disease Treatment and Follow Up
  • Electrocardiogram (EKG)
  • Employment Physicals
  • Incision & Drainage
  • joint injections
  • Minor Dermatological Procedures
  • Minor Surgical Procedures
  • Pap Smear
  • Pre-Surgical Clearance
  • Routine Medical Visits
  • Same Day Appointments
  • School Physicals
  • Sports Physicals
  • Sutures
  • Well Child Visits

Special Interests  

  • Diabetes Management
  • Hypertension & Cholesterol / Lipid Disorders
  • Pediatric And Adult Care

Education & Training  

Medical School

Residency

  • Saint Mary and Saint Elizabeth Medical CenterChicago, IL
    Residency in Family Medicine • 2011 - 2014

Hospital Affiliations

  • MacNeal Hospital

Languages Spoken  

  • English
  • Spanish