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Dr. Joelle Jakobsen, MD

General Surgery*
4.3 (37)
Map Pin Small Folsom, CA
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience

Offers telehealth

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Overview of Dr. Joelle Jakobsen, MD

Dr. Joelle Jakobsen, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Folsom, CA. They specialize in General Surgery, has 28 years of experience, and is board certified in Critical Care Surgery. They graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine and is affiliated with Mercy San Juan Medical Center, Mercy Hospital Of Folsom and Woodland Memorial Hospital. Dr. Jakobsen, completed a residency at Loma Linda University Med Center-General Surgery. Patients rated Dr. Jakobsen an average 4.3 star rating.

Dr. Jakobsen works at UC Davis Spine Center in Folsom, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Gallstones and Cholecystitis and Gallstones 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.

Dr. Jakobsen's Office Locations

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    Dignity Health Mercy Medical Group
    1730 Prairie City Rd Ste 120, Folsom, CA 95630 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (916) 306-7951
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

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Cholecystitis and Gallstones
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Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
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Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
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Abdominal Pain
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Colorectal Cancer
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Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Pancreatic Cancer
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
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Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Biopsy of Breast
Breast Reconstruction
Breast Reduction
Colectomy
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Lumpectomy
Mastectomy
Port Placements or Replacements
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
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Carcinoma in Situ
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Cancer
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Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Gynecomastia
Hemorrhoids
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Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
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Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
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Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
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Male Breast Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
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Metastatic Breast Cancer
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
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Pre-Invasive Breast Cancer
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Pyloric Stenosis
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
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Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Umbilical Hernia
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Ventral Hernia
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
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Bile Duct Procedure
Breast Lift Surgery
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colostomy
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision
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Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Robotic Assist
Gastroenterology Procedures
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Skin Grafts
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair
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    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
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    • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
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    • Pacific Foundation for Medical Care
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    Ratings & Reviews

    4.3
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    Based on 37 ratings
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    4 Star
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    3 Star
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    2 Star
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    1 Star
    (5)
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    About Dr. Joelle Jakobsen, MD

    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 28 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    • Female
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    NPI Number
    • 1124107511
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Orlando Regional Medical Center-Surgical Critical Care
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Loma Linda University Med Center-General Surgery
    Residency
    Internship
    • Loma Linda University Medical Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Loma Linda University School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Critical Care Surgery and General Surgery
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • Mercy San Juan Medical Center
    • Mercy Hospital Of Folsom
    • Woodland Memorial Hospital

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    Dr. Joelle Jakobsen, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Jakobsen is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Jakobsen has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Jakobsen works at UC Davis Spine Center in Folsom, CA. View the full address on Dr. Jakobsen’s profile.

    Dr. Jakobsen has seen patients for Gallstones and Cholecystitis and Gallstones, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Jakobsen on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    37 patients have reviewed Dr. Jakobsen. The overall rating for this provider is 4.3. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Jakobsen.

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