
Overview
Bruce L. Jacobs, MD, is an associate professor of urology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received a medical degree from the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in Nashville, Tenn., and earned a master’s degree in public health from the University of Michigan School of Public Health. Dr. Jacobs completed residencies in general surgery and urology at the University of Pittsburgh, and fellowships in health services research, laparoscopy/endourology, and urologic oncology at the University of Michigan.
Dr. Jacobs is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Prostate Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Prostatectomy, and Ureteroscopy.
Dr. Jacobs is board certified in American Board Of Urology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 212 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. Dr. Jacobs is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
5200 Centre Avenue, Suite 209, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
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.
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Nathan Bahary MD, PhD received his B.A. from Cornell University, an M.D. from the Cornell University School of Medicine, and his Ph.D. from the Rockefeller University. He completed his residency at Beth Israel Hospital in Boston. He did his postgraduate training at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard, and Brigham and Women’s Hospital system before joining the faculty of UPMC as the Director of the Pancreatic Cancer Center. Since 2021, he is the Division Chief of Medical Oncology at AHN Cancer Institute and Director of AHNCI Clnical Research. Amongst his various appointments Dr. Bahary is a member of the NCI Pancreatic Task Force, the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) where he serves on the ECOG GI Steering Committee and the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) His basic research interests lie in the intersection between gastrointestinal development, metabolic stress pathways, immunology, and cancer. He has a broad research background in cancer genetics, developmental biology, molecular biology, and clinical investigations, with specific training and expertise in key research areas broadly within the field of gastrointestinal oncology, and specifically within pancreatic cancer. Building on his work at Harvard Medical School, Dr. Bahary is using insights gained by studying vertebrate development to determine how cancers grow. Clinical trials emanating from this research will continue at AHN Cancer Institute and are expected to lead to the development of new targeted agents and immunologic strategies for treating cancer. Dr. Bahary is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Bahary is board certified in Medical Oncology, American Board Of Internal Medicine.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Bruce L. Jacobs
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Bruce L. Jacobs?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Bruce L. Jacobs by calling their office at 412-605-3000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Bruce L. Jacobs a top-rated expert for Prostate Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Bruce L. Jacobs is classified as an Distinguished expert for Prostate Cancer, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Bruce L. Jacobs specialize in?
While Dr. Bruce L. Jacobs is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Prostate Cancer, Bladder Cancer, and Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.
Does Dr. Bruce L. Jacobs participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Bruce L. Jacobs has published 212 articles and abstracts on conditions like Prostate Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Bruce L. Jacobs's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Bruce L. Jacobs accept my insurance?
Dr. Bruce L. Jacobs accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Capital Blue Cross. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-605-3000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Bladder CancerDr. Jacobs isDistinguished. Learn about Bladder Cancer.
- Muscle Invasive Bladder CancerDr. Jacobs isDistinguished. Learn about Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer.
- Prostate CancerDr. Jacobs isDistinguished. Learn about Prostate Cancer.
- ProstatectomyDr. Jacobs isDistinguished. Learn about Prostatectomy.
- Advanced
- Familial Prostate CancerDr. Jacobs isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Prostate Cancer.
- LithotripsyDr. Jacobs isAdvanced. Learn about Lithotripsy.
- NephrectomyDr. Jacobs isAdvanced. Learn about Nephrectomy.
- Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer
- UreteroscopyDr. Jacobs isAdvanced. Learn about Ureteroscopy.
- Urothelial CancerDr. Jacobs isAdvanced. Learn about Urothelial Cancer.
- Experienced
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Jacobs isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- BoilsDr. Jacobs isExperienced. Learn about Boils.
- CarbuncleDr. Jacobs isExperienced. Learn about Carbuncle.
- Chromophobe Renal Cell CarcinomaDr. Jacobs isExperienced. Learn about Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma.
- Clear Cell SarcomaDr. Jacobs isExperienced. Learn about Clear Cell Sarcoma.
- EndoscopyDr. Jacobs isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Familial Wilms Tumor 2Dr. Jacobs isExperienced. Learn about Familial Wilms Tumor 2.
- FolliculitisDr. Jacobs isExperienced. Learn about Folliculitis.
- Knee ReplacementDr. Jacobs isExperienced. Learn about Knee Replacement.
- LiposarcomaDr. Jacobs isExperienced. Learn about Liposarcoma.
- Reconstructive Urology SurgeryDr. Jacobs isExperienced. Learn about Reconstructive Urology Surgery.
- Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)Dr. Jacobs isExperienced. Learn about Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC).
- Wilms TumorDr. Jacobs isExperienced. Learn about Wilms Tumor.
- WT1-Related Wilms Tumor SyndromesDr. Jacobs isExperienced. Learn about WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes.
