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Dr. Jacob Skeans, MD

Gastroenterology*
2.7 (3)
Map Pin Small Columbus, OH
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Jacob Skeans, MD

Dr. Jacob Skeans, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Columbus, OH. Patients rated Dr. Skeans an average 2.7 star rating.

Dr. Skeans works at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, OH with other offices in Cleveland, OH. 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. Skeans' Office Locations

  1. 1
    Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
    410 W 10th Ave, Columbus, OH 43210 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (614) 293-6255
  2. 2
    Metrohealth Medical Center
    2500 Metrohealth Dr, Cleveland, OH 44109 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (216) 778-2540

Hospital Affiliations
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  • Ohio State University Hospital

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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Crohn's Disease
Esophageal Varices
Abdominal Pain
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Coccygeal Pain
Colorectal Polyp
Dehydration
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Dysphagia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophagitis
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Ulcer
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Malnutrition
Nausea
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Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Acidosis
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Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Gastritis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asthma
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Atherosclerosis
Back Pain
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Bedsores
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Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bile Duct Obstruction
Bladder Infection
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bronchitis
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Canker Sore
Celiac Disease
Chest Pain
Cholangitis
Chronic Interstitial Cystitis
Chronic Pain
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Diabetes
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Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenal Cancer
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dyslipidemia
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Fibromyalgia
Folic Acid Deficiency
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Gout
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Heart Disease
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Insomnia
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Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Prolapse
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Joint Pain
Lactose Intolerance
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Lipid Disorders
Low Back Pain
Low Blood Oxygen Level
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Menstrual Disorders
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Overweight
Pancreatitis
Peptic Ulcer
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Pneumonia
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Potassium Deficiency
Pouchitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Purpura
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Pyloric Stenosis
Rash
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Raynaud's Disease
Rectal Prolapse
Restless Leg Syndrome
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Roundworm
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shortness of Breath
Sickle Cell Disease
Sinus Tachycardia
Sleep Apnea
Thyroid Goiter
Tobacco Use Disorder
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Vitamin_Deficiency
Wheezing
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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Colonoscopy
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    About Dr. Jacob Skeans, MD

    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1295178093
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    Education & Certifications

    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
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    Dr. Jacob Skeans, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Skeans is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    3 patients have reviewed Dr. Skeans. The overall rating for this provider is 2.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Skeans.

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