Dr. Bruce L. Jacobs
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 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Cystectomy, and Prostatectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 193 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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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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 Cystectomy?
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 Cystectomy, 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 Cystectomy, Prostate Cancer, and 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 193 articles and abstracts on conditions like Cystectomy. 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
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.
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- Distinguished
- Bladder CancerDr. Jacobs isDistinguished. Learn about Bladder Cancer.
- CystectomyDr. Jacobs isDistinguished. Learn about Cystectomy.
- 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.
- Intussusception in ChildrenDr. Jacobs isAdvanced. Learn about Intussusception in Children.
- NephrectomyDr. Jacobs isAdvanced. Learn about Nephrectomy.
- Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer
- Retroperitoneal FibrosisDr. Jacobs isAdvanced. Learn about Retroperitoneal Fibrosis.
- UPJ ObstructionDr. Jacobs isAdvanced. Learn about UPJ Obstruction.
- Experienced
- Bilateral HydronephrosisDr. Jacobs isExperienced. Learn about Bilateral Hydronephrosis.
- 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.