Overview
Garth Jacobsen is a General Surgeon in La Jolla, California. Dr. Jacobsen is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastrectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 95 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
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- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
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- INDEMNITY
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- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
9350 Campus Point Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037
200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103
9300 Campus Point Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037
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
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Regents Of The University Of California
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Garth R. Jacobsen
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Garth R. Jacobsen?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Garth R. Jacobsen by calling their office at 858-249-6753. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Garth R. Jacobsen a top-rated expert for Hernia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Garth R. Jacobsen is classified as an Elite expert for Hernia, 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. Garth R. Jacobsen specialize in?
While Dr. Garth R. Jacobsen is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, and Gallbladder Removal. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Garth R. Jacobsen participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Garth R. Jacobsen has published 95 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hernia. You can view a list of Dr. Garth R. Jacobsen's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Garth R. Jacobsen accept my insurance?
Dr. Garth R. Jacobsen accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 858-249-6753 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- HerniaDr. Jacobsen isElite. Learn about Hernia.
- Distinguished
- Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Jacobsen isDistinguished. Learn about Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- EndoscopyDr. Jacobsen isDistinguished. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Gallbladder RemovalDr. Jacobsen isDistinguished. Learn about Gallbladder Removal.
- GastrectomyDr. Jacobsen isDistinguished. Learn about Gastrectomy.
- Gastric BypassDr. Jacobsen isDistinguished. Learn about Gastric Bypass.
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Jacobsen isDistinguished. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- Advanced
- AchalasiaDr. Jacobsen isAdvanced. Learn about Achalasia.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Jacobsen isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Gastrointestinal FistulaDr. Jacobsen isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Fistula.
- Hernia SurgeryDr. Jacobsen isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia Surgery.
- ObesityDr. Jacobsen isAdvanced. Learn about Obesity.
- Experienced
- AppendectomyDr. Jacobsen isExperienced. Learn about Appendectomy.
- CholecystitisDr. Jacobsen isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Jacobsen isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Esophageal CancerDr. Jacobsen isExperienced. Learn about Esophageal Cancer.
- EsophagitisDr. Jacobsen isExperienced. Learn about Esophagitis.
- Femoral HerniaDr. Jacobsen isExperienced. Learn about Femoral Hernia.

