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Dr. Timothy Jacob, MD

General Surgery
4.6 (39)
Map Pin Small Pittsburgh, PA
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Timothy Jacob, MD

Dr. Timothy Jacob, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Pittsburgh, PA. They specialize in General Surgery, has 35 years of experience. They graduated from TEMPLE UNIV SCH OF MED|Temple University and is affiliated with Allegheny General Hospital and UPMC Passavant - McCandless.

Dr. Jacob works at Fort Pitt Surgical Associates in Pittsburgh, PA. They frequently treat conditions like Incisional Hernia, Open Incisional and-or Ventral Hernia Repair and Umbilical Hernia along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accepts Aetna, Anthem and CareFirst 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. Jacob's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Fort Pitt Surgical Associates
    8199 McKnight Rd Ste 102, Pittsburgh, PA 15237 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (412) 364-5490

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Allegheny General Hospital
  • UPMC Passavant - McCandless

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Incisional Hernia
Open Incisional and-or Ventral Hernia Repair
Umbilical Hernia
Incisional Hernia
Open Incisional and-or Ventral Hernia Repair
Umbilical Hernia

Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
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Cholecystitis and Gallstones Chevron Icon
Gallbladder Removal Chevron Icon
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy), Laparoscopic Chevron Icon
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Diaphragmatic and-or Hiatal Hernia Chevron Icon
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer Chevron Icon
Hernia Repair Chevron Icon
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Inguinal Hernia Chevron Icon
Inguinal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic Chevron Icon
Inguinal Hernia Repair, Open Chevron Icon
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Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn (incl. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy) Chevron Icon
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Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open) Chevron Icon
Esophageal Diverticulum Chevron Icon
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Excision of Esophageal Lesion Chevron Icon
Excision of Rectal Tumor Chevron Icon
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Femoral Hernia Repair, Open Chevron Icon
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Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy) Chevron Icon
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Proctectomy, Open or Laparoscopic (incl. Swenson and Duhamel Procedures) Chevron Icon
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Pyloric Stenosis Chevron Icon
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage) Chevron Icon
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Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm Chevron Icon
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Soft Tissue Sarcoma Chevron Icon
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal Chevron Icon
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Thoracentesis Chevron Icon
Thyroid Nodule Chevron Icon
Ulcerative Colitis Chevron Icon
Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic Chevron Icon
Varicose Veins Chevron Icon
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines Chevron Icon
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    • Anthem
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    • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • CHAMPVA
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    • Commercial Insurance Company
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    4.6
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    Based on 39 ratings
    Patient Ratings (39)
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    4 Star
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    2 Star
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    1 Star
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    How was your appointment with Dr. Jacob?

    Dec 12, 2022
    Hernia surgery on 12/07/2022 at AHN Wexford. Hardly any pain at all. Took 1 pain pill that evening and 1 in the morning just in case. Didn’t need any after that. I would recommend him to anyone.
    James Disko — Dec 12, 2022
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    About Dr. Timothy Jacob, MD

    Specialties
    • General Surgery
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 35 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1679500813
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • University Health Center University Pittsburgh
    Residency
    Internship
    • U Hlth Ctr-U Pittsburgh|University Health Center University Pittsburgh
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • TEMPLE UNIV SCH OF MED|Temple University
    Medical Education

    Frequently Asked Questions

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

    Dr. Jacob has an average wait time of 31 – 45 minutes at their office(s).

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

    Dr. Jacob works at Fort Pitt Surgical Associates in Pittsburgh, PA. View the full address on Dr. Jacob’s profile.

    Dr. Jacob has seen patients for Incisional Hernia, Open Incisional and-or Ventral Hernia Repair and Umbilical Hernia, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Jacob on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    39 patients have reviewed Dr. Jacob. The overall rating for this provider is 4.6. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Jacob.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Jacob, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Jacob 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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