The Doctor Behind
Dr. Marcela Perez Acosta, MD
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I was born and raised in Culiacán, México. I am the youngest of four children, both of my parents were teachers however, ever since I was a young child I always dreamed about becoming a doctor. I obtained my medical degree from Universidad Autonoma de Sinaloa in August 2009 after which I moved to Pennsylvania to complete the required licensing examinations to practice medicine in the United States. I completed Internal Medicine residency in June 2014. During residency I had the opportunity to participate in quality improvement projects and presentations of interesting medical cases that were presented in local and national conferences. I received the Senior Resident Teaching award as well as Senior resident of the year in 2014. After graduation I worked as a hospitalist in Pennsylvania prior to moving to Florida for my husband’s job. I worked for the UCF/HCA Internal Medicine Residency Program in Orlando, FL for 2 years prior to starting my Rheumatology Fellowship in July 2019. During my fellowship training I was able to care for numerous patients in Central Florida.
I was born and raised in Culiacán, México. I am the youngest of four children, both of my parents were teachers however, ever since I was a young child I always dreamed about becoming a doctor. I obtained my medical degree from Universidad Autonoma de Sinaloa in August 2009 after which I moved to Pennsylvania to complete the required licensing examinations to practice medicine in the United States.
I completed Internal Medicine residency in June 2014. During residency I had the opportunity to participate in quality improvement projects and presentations of interesting medical cases that were presented in local and national conferences. I received the Senior Resident Teaching award as well as Senior resident of the year in 2014. After graduation I worked as a hospitalist in Pennsylvania prior to moving to Florida for my husband’s job. I worked for the UCF/HCA Internal Medicine Residency Program in Orlando, FL for 2 years prior to starting my Rheumatology Fellowship in July 2019. During my fellowship training I was able to care for numerous patients in Central Florida.
Studies
M.D. of Medicine
Universidad Autonoma de Sinaloa
Internal Medicine Residency
Pennsylvania
Rheumatology Fellowship Program
UCF College of Medicine
Recognitions
Senior Resident Teaching Award
2014
Senior Resident
2014
Rheumatology Board Certification
2020
Diagnosis and Treatment
You will find the best high-quality care possible for the patient with rheumatologic conditions as well as those individuals who are interested in improving their overall health. We offer consultation, diagnosis and treatment under an exceptional and empathetic patient-centered medical service.
Lifestyle Medicine
Lifestyle medicine is a medicine based on personal lifestyle and takes a holistic approach rather than just the treatment of disease. This medical approach helps individuals and families to improve their health and quality of life by adopting and sustaining lifestyle behaviors. Lifestyle medicine appointments are offered at The Institute of Rheumatology and Lifestyle Medicine. Book yours and we will help you create a lifestyle selfcare plan.
Conditions We Treat
- Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
- osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Arthritis
- Lupus
Pillars of Lifestyle Medicine
- Nutrition
- Sleep and Stress Management
- Physical Activity
- Healthy Relationships
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Questions?
If you have any questions or concerns about our practice, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are ready to answer all your questions!