Overview
Mark Jacob is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Rockford, Illinois.
His clinical expertise encompasses Emphysema, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Lung Nodules, Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Jacob is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
1401 E State St, Rockford, IL 61104
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. Mark K. Jacob
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Mark K. Jacob?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Mark K. Jacob by calling their office at 779-696-6102. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Mark K. Jacob a top-rated expert for Emphysema?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Mark K. Jacob is classified as an Experienced expert for Emphysema, 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. Mark K. Jacob specialize in?
While Dr. Mark K. Jacob is a Intensive Care Medicine, they have specific expertise in Emphysema, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Lung Nodules. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Intensive Care Medicine.
Does Dr. Mark K. Jacob participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Mark K. Jacob has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Emphysema. You can view a list of Dr. Mark K. Jacob's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Mark K. Jacob accept my insurance?
Dr. Mark K. Jacob accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and CareSource. We recommend calling the office directly at 779-696-6102 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
- Experienced
- Advanced BronchoscopyDr. Jacob isExperienced. Learn about Advanced Bronchoscopy.
- EmphysemaDr. Jacob isExperienced. Learn about Emphysema.
- Lung NodulesDr. Jacob isExperienced. Learn about Lung Nodules.
- Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease
- Pulmonary FibrosisDr. Jacob isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Fibrosis.


