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Dr. Ira Jacobson, MD

Gastroenterology
4.5 (10)
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44 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Ira Jacobson, MD

Dr. Ira Jacobson, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in New York, NY. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 44 years of experience, and is board certified in Gastroenterology. They graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and is affiliated with Tisch Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Jacobson an average 4.5 star rating.

Dr. Jacobson works at Practice in New York, NY. They frequently treat conditions like Biliary Cirrhosis, Primary Biliary Cholangitis and Cirrhosis along with other conditions at varying frequencies. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Jacobson's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Nyu Vascular Surgery Associates
    530 1st Ave, New York, NY 10016 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (212) 263-0474
  2. 2
    Nyu
    240 E 38th St, New York, NY 10016 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (212) 263-3095
  3. 3
    Kips Bay Gynecology LLC
    150 E 32nd St Ste 101, New York, NY 10016 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (212) 263-3643
  4. 4
    Gramercy Park Physicians
    10 Union Sq E, New York, NY 10003 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (212) 844-1445

Hospital Affiliations
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  • Tisch Hospital

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Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy Chevron Icon
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Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage) Chevron Icon
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Alcoholic Cirrhosis Chevron Icon
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Gastroparesis Chevron Icon
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Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis Chevron Icon
Reflux Esophagitis Chevron Icon
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    About Dr. Ira Jacobson, MD

    Specialties
    • Gastroenterology
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 44 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1851488936
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Massachusetts General Hospital
    Fellowship
    Internship
    • University of California San Francisco
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Yale University
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Jacobson has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Jacobson has seen patients for Biliary Cirrhosis, Primary Biliary Cholangitis and Cirrhosis, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Jacobson on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    10 patients have reviewed Dr. Jacobson. The overall rating for this provider is 4.5. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Jacobson.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Jacobson, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Jacobson appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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