Darren L. Jacobs
Expertise in
6
conditions

Dr. Darren L. Jacobs

Neurosurgery
300 Lackawanna Avenue, 
Scranton, PA 
Accepting New Patients
Referral may be required
Expertise in
6
conditions
300 Lackawanna Avenue, 
Scranton, PA 

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.

Graduate Institution

Nova Southeastern U., College Of Osteopathic Medic, 1999 - Doctor Of Osteopathic Medicine

Residency

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2007

Specialties

Neurosurgery

Licenses

Neurological Surgery in PA

Hospital Affiliations

Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
Geisinger-Community Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Capital Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Geisinger
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Moda Health
  • EPO
  • PPO
PA Health and Wellness
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO
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Locations

Geisinger Scranton - Neurosurgery
300 Lackawanna Avenue, Scranton, PA 18503
Other Locations
Geisinger Scranton - Neurosurgery
3 West Olive Street, Suite 132, Scranton, PA 18508
Geisinger Scranton - Neurosurgery
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.

Trigeminal Neuralgia

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Darren L. Jacobs

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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 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

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