Dr Maria Acosta
MD, FEBNM, ABNC
Specialises in
I trained as a specialist in nuclear medicine in University Hospital in Granada, Spain and a year rotation in the USA University Hospital. I have a doctorate in neuroendocrine tumours from the University in Malaga, Spain, a masters degree and fellowship in nuclear medicine from the European Society of Nuclear Medicine and a diplomate certified in nuclear cardiology from the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology.
I moved to the UK in 2003 as a Consultant Physician in Nuclear Medicine at Medway Hospital with a special interest in thyroid disease, dysthyroid eye disease, thyroid carcinoma, thyroid US, FNA and radioiodine therapy. I have an interest in parathyroid disease and metabolic boned disease, particularly osteoporosis.
I am clinical lead in PET CT and the patient safety lead in the imaging directorate.
Treatment information
Some of the principal treatments carried out by Dr Maria Acosta at Spire include:
Endocrinology and diabetes
Other treatments
Endocrinology and diabetes Mellitus: thyroid disease, parathyroid disease, endocrinology.
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Important information about Covid-19 tests
Spire Alexandra Hospital is only able to provide Covid-19 tests to patients undergoing surgery at our hospital. Covid-19 testing or antibody tests are not available as a standalone service.
Additional information
Clinical interests
Thyroid disease
Qualification and professional memberships
Professional memberships
Royal British Nuclear Medicine Society.
Society of Nuclear Medicine (USA).
International Cancer Imaging Society.
American Society of Nuclear Cardiology.
British Nuclear Cardiology Society.
British Institute Radiology.
European Neuroendocrine Tumour Society.
European Thyroid Association.
Research and publications
PET CT, Nuclear Cardiology, Neuroendocrine Tumours.
Current NHS posts
Medway Foundation Trust, Gillingham, Kent.
Personal profile
I enjoy travelling, photography and bird watching.
Contact information
| Telephone | 01634 662822/662845 |
| Private secretary | Michaela Croft |
| Private secretary telephone | 01634 662892 |
| Private secretary email | michaela.croft@spirehealthcare.com |