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 highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Hydrocephalus, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Jacobs is currently accepting new patients.
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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.
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Geisinger Wyoming Valley
Christoph Griessenauer is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. Dr. Griessenauer is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stroke, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center - Neurosurgery
Dr. Schirmer is board certified in neurological surgery and is fellowship trained in interventional neuroradiology and endovascular neurosurgery. He holds subspecialty certificates for neuroendovascular surgery and neurocritical care. His clinical interests include care and management of patients with acute ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke; intracranial aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations; carotid, vertebral and intracranial atherosclerosis and stenosis; and spinal vascular malformations. He specializes in endovascular flow diversion techniques, skull base surgeries and minimally invasive craniotomy techniques. He earned his medical degree at the Medizinische Fakultät at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München in Germany. Dr. Schirmer completed his residency and fellowships at Tufts University, New England Medical Center and Harvard Medical School Teaching Hospitals in Boston.|Video: more from Dr. Clemens Schirmer, M.D., PhD. Dr. Schirmer is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Schirmer is currently accepting new patients.
Geisinger Medical Center
Edward Monaco is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Danville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Monaco is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Metastatic Brain Tumor, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Awake Craniotomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Darren L. Jacobs
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Darren L. Jacobs?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Darren L. Jacobs by calling their office at 800-275-6401. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Darren L. Jacobs a top-rated expert for Chronic Subdural Hematoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Darren L. Jacobs is classified as an Advanced expert for Chronic Subdural Hematoma, 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. Darren L. Jacobs specialize in?
While Dr. Darren L. Jacobs is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, and Hydrocephalus. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Darren L. Jacobs participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Darren L. Jacobs has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Chronic Subdural Hematoma. You can view a list of Dr. Darren 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. Darren L. Jacobs accept my insurance?
Dr. Darren L. Jacobs accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Capital Blue Cross. We recommend calling the office directly at 800-275-6401 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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- 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.