Darren L. Jacobs
Expertise in
6
conditions

Dr. Darren L. Jacobs

Neurosurgery
Geisinger Scranton - Neurosurgery
3 West Olive Street, Suite 132, 
Scranton, PA 
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Expertise in
6
conditions
Geisinger Scranton - Neurosurgery
3 West Olive Street, Suite 132, 
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.

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

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  • POS
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  • PPO
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  • PPO
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Medicaid
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  • STATE MEDICAID
Moda Health
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  • PPO
PA Health and Wellness
  • HMO
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UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
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UPMC
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  • PPO
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Locations

Geisinger Scranton - Neurosurgery
3 West Olive Street, Suite 132, 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

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

NAPS (Non-awake Versus Awake Placement of Spinal Cord Stimulators) Study for the Evaluation of Awake and Non-awake Methods of SCS Paddle Lead Placement
NAPS (Non-awake Versus Awake Placement of Spinal Cord Stimulators) Study for the Evaluation of Awake and Non-awake Methods of SCS Paddle Lead Placement
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: October 22, 2021
Intervention Type: Procedure

3 Total Publications

Phosphodiesterase 4D inhibition improves the functional and molecular outcome in a mouse and human model of Charcot Marie Tooth disease 1 A.
Phosphodiesterase 4D inhibition improves the functional and molecular outcome in a mouse and human model of Charcot Marie Tooth disease 1 A.
Journal: Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie
Published: September 26, 2024
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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 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.

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