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Dr. David Jacobs, MD

Ophthalmology*
4.7 (29)
Map Pin Small Richmond, VA
Accepting new patients
19 years of experience

Overview of Dr. David Jacobs, MD

Dr. David Jacobs, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Richmond, VA. They specialize in Ophthalmology, has 19 years of experience, and is board certified in Ophthalmology. They graduated from University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia and is affiliated with Trinity Hospital. Dr. Jacobs, completed a residency at Wake Forest University Eye Center, Ophthalmology. Patients rated Dr. Jacobs an average 4.7 star rating.

Dr. Jacobs works at Practice in Richmond, VA with other offices in Minot, ND and Prince George, VA. They frequently treat conditions like Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Benign Neoplasm of Eye along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Jacobs' Office Locations

  1. 1
    Virginia Eye Institute
    6946 Forest Ave Ste 100, Richmond, VA 23230 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (804) 287-4200
  2. 2
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    2815 16th St SW, Minot, ND 58701 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (701) 852-3937
  3. 3
    Virginia Eye Institute
    400 Westhampton Sta, Richmond, VA 23226 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (804) 287-4200
  4. 4
    Virginia Eye Institute
    2015 Waterside Rd, Prince George, VA 23875 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (804) 287-4200

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  • Trinity Hospital

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Diabetic Retinopathy
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Diabetic Retinopathy
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Benign Neoplasm of Eye

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Diabetic Retinopathy
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Eye Cancer
Iridocyclitis
Macular Hole
Progressive High Myopia
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Vitreous Hemorrhage
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Blepharitis
Blindness
Cataract
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Chorioretinal Scars
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Corneal Diseases
Dislocation of Lens
Disorder of Choroid
Drusen
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Dry Eyes
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Eye Infections
Eyeball Contusion
Eyelid Disorders
Floaters
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Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Hypertensive Retinopathy
Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Macular or Retinal Edema
Migraine
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Ocular Hypertension
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Serous Detachment Retina
Tear Duct Disorders
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Accommodation Disorders
Acute Endophthalmitis
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Scleritis
Astigmatism
Black Eye
Blind Hypertensive Eye
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chalazion
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Diabetic Cataracts
Diplopia
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Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Ectropion of Eyelid
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Esotropia
Exophoria
Exotropia
Eye Pain
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Eyelid Spasm
Farsightedness
Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Foreign Body in Eye
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Hypopyon
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Hypotony of Eye
Hypotropia
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Keratoconus
Lazy Eye
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Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Nearsightedness
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Night Blindness
Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Nystagmus
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Cellulitis
Panophthalmitis
Paralytic Strabismus
Pars Planitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Posterior Scleritis
Presbyopia
Pterygium
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemangioma
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoblastoma
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Solar Retinopathy
Stye
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Sympathetic Uveitis
Trichiasis
Vertical Heterophoria
Visual Field Defects
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Blepharorrhaphy
Cataract Removal Surgery
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Iridectomy
Ocular Prosthetics
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Removal of Intraocular Foreign Body
Repair of Eye Laceration
Ultrasound
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
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    4.7
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    About Dr. David Jacobs, MD

    Specialties*
    • Ophthalmology

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    • 19 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1184675100
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Vitreoretinal Surgery
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Wake Forest University Eye Center, Ophthalmology
    Residency
    Internship
    • Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Internal Medicine
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Ophthalmology
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    Dr. Jacobs has seen patients for Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Benign Neoplasm of Eye, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Jacobs on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    29 patients have reviewed Dr. Jacobs. The overall rating for this provider is 4.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Jacobs.

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