Overview
Dr. Jacobs is a neurosurgeon board certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery. His clinical interests include simple and complex spinal surgery, trigeminal neuralgia, brain surgery, peripheral nerve procedures, pain procedures, hydrocephalus and general neurosurgery. He earned his medical degree from Nova Southeastern University and completed his residency at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Jacobs speaks English and Spanish. In his free time, Dr. Jacobs enjoys spending time with his family, as well as music, sports and outdoor activities.
Dr. Jacobs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuralgia. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Hydrocephalus, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has participated in 1 clinical trial in the study of Neuralgia.
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Locations
300 Lackawanna Avenue, Scranton, PA 18503
3 West Olive Street, Suite 132, Scranton, PA 18508
3 West Olive Street, Scranton, PA 18508
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Jacobs has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
1 Clinical Trials
LVH Neurosurgery-1250 Cedar Crest
Philosophy of care | My philosophy is to dedicate myself to caring for others. | Why I entered medicine | The medical field provides me opportunities to alleviate suffering. | Community involvement | I support local charities. | Personal interests | I’m a fan of the arts. Dr. Camici is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuralgia. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Metastatic Brain Tumor, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Laminectomy.
Christoph Griessenauer is a Neurosurgery provider in Wilkes-barre, Pennsylvania. Dr. Griessenauer is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuralgia. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.
Stanley Pugsley is a Neurosurgery provider in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Pugsley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuralgia. His top areas of expertise are Delirium, Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, and Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Jacobs isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- Congenital Cardiovascular ShuntDr. Jacobs isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt.
- DeliriumDr. Jacobs isAdvanced. Learn about Delirium.
- HydrocephalusDr. Jacobs isAdvanced. Learn about Hydrocephalus.
- Normal Pressure HydrocephalusDr. Jacobs isAdvanced. Learn about Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus.
- Subdural HematomaDr. Jacobs isAdvanced. Learn about Subdural Hematoma.
- Experienced
- ApoplexyDr. Jacobs isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Arachnoid CystsDr. Jacobs isExperienced. Learn about Arachnoid Cysts.
- AstrocytomaDr. Jacobs isExperienced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)Dr. Jacobs isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT).
- Awake CraniotomyDr. Jacobs isExperienced. Learn about Awake Craniotomy.
- Binder's SyndromeDr. Jacobs isExperienced. Learn about Binder's Syndrome.