Stephanie Anna Acosta MD FAAP
Fetal Cardiology
Pediatric and Fetal Cardiologist
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200 Hawkins DrIowa City, IA 52242
Phone+1 561-514-7390
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Summary
- Dr. Stephanie Acosta is a pediatric cardiologist based in Iowa City, IA, specializing in pediatric and fetal cardiology. She completed her fellowship in Pediatric Cardiology at Nicklaus Children's Hospital in 2022 and her residency in Pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine in 2018. Dr. Acosta is currently working at University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital, having previously served as a hospitalist at Texas Children's Hospital and pediatric and fetal cardiologist for Nicklaus Children's Hospital. Her expertise includes echocardiography, preventive cardiology, fetal cardiology, and fetal echocardiography. She has published research articles in notable journals, contributing to the fields of neonatal echocardiography and healthcare for underserved immigrant populations.
Education & Training
Nicklaus Children's HospitalFellowship, Pediatric Cardiology, 2019 - 2022
Baylor College of Medicine (Houston)Residency, Pediatrics, 2015 - 2018
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioClass of 2015
Certifications & Licensure
IA State Medical License 2023 - 2028
TX State Medical License 2018 - 2027
FL State Medical License 2019 - 2025
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics- American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Cardiology
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 4 citationsSafety and Feasibility of Early Targeted Neonatal Echocardiography and a Focused Assessment Protocol in Neonates With Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.John T Wren Jr, Rachael M Hyland, Stephanie Acosta, Patrick J McNamara
Echocardiography. 2025-05-01 - 7 citationsBridging the Cardiac Needs of a Large, Underserved Immigrant and Resettled Refugee Population.Hitesh Agrawal, Gunjan Dokania, Hugh D. Allen, Stephanie Acosta, Andrea Caracostis
The Journal of Pediatrics. 2020-01-24
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Member
Other Languages
- Spanish
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