Dr. Joseph Angel Acosta, MD

My very sick brother waited four months to see Dr. Acosta. They cancelled the day before the appointment. Said they called but did not leave a message. My brother who has had several strokes and bladder cancer twice can barely walk with a walker and his wife who is recovering from cancer surgery both showed up yesterday not knowing appointment was cancelled. After checking in they were made to sit for an hour before staff informed them that the doctor wasn't even there. You seriously think they didn't know Dr. wasn't there? It only dawned on them after an hour that not only had they cancelled with less than 24 hours notice one day prior but the doctor wasn't even in the building? Instead of apologizing for cancelling and squeezing my brother in as soon as possible they put him back at the end of the line for another four month wait. What a sorry, impotent staff and what a sorry, impotent doctor for allowing his staff to treat his sick patients this way.

"After my first visit, I contacted the office to discuss modifying my medication because of difficulty swallowing the pill. I never received a call back so I tried calling back several times over several months but never received a call back from the nurse. My next appointment was for a nerve study for which the office convinced me that I could wait another month and have the Doctor perform the test. During the visit a nurse conducted the first part of the test and when the Doctor came in, he was talking to a friend on his smart watch and ear buds nearly the whole visit, laughing and explaining that they were plotting the best way to tell his wife they had a golf date that weekend. After the test, I asked if I could talk about the medication he prescribed and he said, “that’s what the follow up visit was for “ as he walked away. During the test, the nurse apparently took my wheelchair away and no one was in sight so I had to struggle to get back to the waiting room holding the wall the… whole way. I could not bring myself to give a one star rating so I am leaving a very generous two stars."

I have been trying to get someone to answer the phone for 40 minutes to get a script renewed. Called the pharmacy, they faxed in a request a week ago. Nothing. Evidently, Dr. Acosta has moved, and the pharmacy was not given the new FAX number, or the office didn't honor it. Who knows. All you get via phone is those stupid recordings and those horrible musicals. To get an honest human to answer the phone without putting you on hold again is almost impossible. Good thing it wasn't a script for life giving drugs. I'd be dead by now. Disgusting. What ever happened to the practice of hiring sufficient personnel to address patients needs ?

He needs to retire, NOW!!! Before he gives another wrong dianosis

Dr. Acosta did one thing right. He advertised what to expect for the entire organization of OLOL. His office is truly a disgrace to this profession. Phone calls are not answered nor returned. Excuses are made and due diligence is never followed through. Will never recommend Dr. Acosta's office or ANY OLOL provider based on this experience.

Will not return calls or emails. When I complained he shut access off on OLOL Mychart messaging system. Not the best way to treat a patient. Shame on him

Nurses are absolutely rude. Dr. Acosta doesn't care about his patients. Horrible firm.

The best neurologist I've ever seen really down to earth in explaining everything in simple words would difinely recommend him to everyone

My dad and I have both been patients of Dr. Acosta. I called to make another appointment , and the office at the Neuromedical office in Baton Rouge by Perkins Rowe was unable or wouldn't give me his whereabouts or phone number. We were so pleased with his care, and would love to continue to have him as our neurologist. Does anyone know where he is now located?

Great doctor, has the best bed side manner, Knows how to deal with my husband who had a stroke in 2013 who is very obstinate .