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Dr. Gary Jacobs, MD

Ophthalmology*
3.7 (3)
Map Pin Small Chula Vista, CA
Accepting new patients
48 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Gary Jacobs, MD

Dr. Gary Jacobs, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Chula Vista, CA. They specialize in Ophthalmology, has 48 years of experience, and is board certified in Ophthalmology. They graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine and is affiliated with Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center. Dr. Jacobs, completed a residency at University MD. Patients rated Dr. Jacobs an average 3.7 star rating.

Dr. Jacobs works at Practice in Chula Vista, CA. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross 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
    Eye Physicians Medical Surgical Center
    681 Third Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91910 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (619) 420-2111
  2. 2
    Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center
    751 Medical Center Ct, Chula Vista, CA 91911 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (619) 502-5800

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  • Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center

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    Specialties*
    • Ophthalmology

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    Years of Experience
    • 48 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1992772552
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Jules Stein Eye Inst-UCLA
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University MD
    Residency
    Internship
    • University South Fl
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Maryland School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Ophthalmology
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