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Bruce L. Jacobs
Experienced in Knee Replacement

Dr. Bruce L. Jacobs

Oncology
UPMC
UPMC Department Of Urology
5200 Centre Avenue, Suite 209, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
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Experienced in Knee Replacement
UPMC
UPMC Department Of Urology
5200 Centre Avenue, Suite 209, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
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Overview

Bruce L. Jacobs, MD, is an associate professor of urology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received a medical degree from the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in Nashville, Tenn., and earned a master’s degree in public health from the University of Michigan School of Public Health. Dr. Jacobs completed residencies in general surgery and urology at the University of Pittsburgh, and fellowships in health services research, laparoscopy/endourology, and urologic oncology at the University of Michigan.

Dr. Jacobs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Knee Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Prostatectomy, and Ureteroscopy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 191 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 5 articles in the study of Knee Replacement.

Specialties
Oncology
Licenses
Urology in PA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Urology
Fellowships
University of Michigan Health System Department of Urology
Hospital Affiliations
Magee Womens Hospital Of Upmc Health System
Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside
Upmc Altoona
Upmc Northwest
Upmc Passavant
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Aetna
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Capital Blue Cross
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  • PPO
CareFirst
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  • POS
  • PPO
CareSource
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Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Gateway Health Plan
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Geisinger
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
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  • INDEMNITY
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  • PPO
Independent Health
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  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
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Medicare
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
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  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
PA Health and Wellness
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
The Health Plan
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO
Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

UPMC Department of Urology
5200 Centre Avenue, Suite 209, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
Call: 412-605-3000

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.


2 Clinical Trials

Biomarkers of Sulforaphane/Broccoli Sprout Extract in Prostate Cancer
Biomarkers of Sulforaphane/Broccoli Sprout Extract in Prostate Cancer
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: February 12, 2025
Intervention Type: Dietary supplement, Other
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Investigating the Use of a Preoperative High-Arginine Nutritional Supplement Prior to Radical Cystectomy
Investigating the Use of a Preoperative High-Arginine Nutritional Supplement Prior to Radical Cystectomy
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: October 03, 2017
Intervention Type: Dietary supplement
Study Phase: Phase 2
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191 Total Publications

Factors Influencing Rural Hospitals' Decisions To Join An Alternative Payment Model: A Mixed-Methods Study.
Factors Influencing Rural Hospitals' Decisions To Join An Alternative Payment Model: A Mixed-Methods Study.
Journal: Health affairs (Project Hope)
Published: July 07, 2025
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Areas of Expertise

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    • Bladder Cancer
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    • Prostate Cancer
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    • Prostatectomy
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    • Familial Prostate Cancer
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    • Nephrectomy
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    • Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer
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    • Ureteroscopy
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    • Urothelial Cancer
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    • Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma
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    • Anal Cancer
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    • Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma
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    • Clear Cell Sarcoma
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