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Dr. Vinita Jacob, MD

Gastroenterology*
4.6 (158)
Map Pin Small New York, NY
Accepting new patients
23 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Vinita Jacob, MD

Dr. Vinita Jacob, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in New York, NY. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 23 years of experience. They graduated from ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE and is affiliated with Weill Cornell Medical Center. Dr. Jacob, completed a residency at Baylor Affiliated Hospitals. Patients rated Dr. Jacob an average 4.6 star rating.

Dr. Jacob works at Jill Roberts Center for Inflammatory Bowel Disease in New York, NY. They frequently treat conditions like Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Crohn's Disease and Intestinal Ulcer along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept 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.

Dr. Jacob's Office Locations

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    Jill Roberts Center for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
    1283 York Ave # 9, New York, NY 10065 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (212) 582-3422

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Crohn's Disease
Intestinal Ulcer
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Ulcerative Colitis
Constipation
Diarrhea
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Abdominal Pain
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Anemia
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Celiac Disease
Chronic Gastritis
Colorectal Polyp
Dehydration
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophagitis
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Indigestion
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Nausea
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Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pouchitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Vitamin_Deficiency
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 Laryngitis
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Rhinitis
Animal Allergies
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asthma
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Atherosclerosis
Back Pain
Barrett's Esophagus
Bedsores
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Bowel Strangulation
Bronchospasm
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chest Pain
Cholangitis
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Pain
Cold Sore
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Dizziness
Dry Eyes
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Duodenal Cancer
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Food Allergy
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Genital Warts
Gout
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Headache
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Heart Disease
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Herpes Simplex Infection
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypogonadism
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Insomnia
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Itchy Skin
Joint Pain
Lactose Intolerance
Laryngitis
Lipid Disorders
Low Back Pain
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Meckel's Diverticulum
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Peptic Ulcer
Perimenopause
Pharyngitis
Pinched Nerve in Back
Plantar Fasciitis
Pneumonia
Polyuria
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Potassium Deficiency
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Prostatitis
Purpura
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Raynaud's Disease
Rectal Ulcer
Restless Leg Syndrome
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Rosacea
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Sarcoidosis
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Sickle Cell Disease
Sinus Tachycardia
Sleep Apnea
Stomal Ulcer
Symptomatic Menopause
Testicular Dysfunction
Thyroid Goiter
Tobacco Use Disorder
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vertigo
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Viral Enteritis
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Warts
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Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Gallbladder Scan
Gastroenterology Procedures
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Immunization Administration
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Function Test
Medication Management
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing
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    Insurance Accepted

    • Aetna
    • Affinity Health Plan
    • Amerihealth
    • Amida Care
    • Anthem
    • Buckeye Community Health Plan
    • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Cigna
    • CoreSource
    • EmblemHealth
    • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Fidelis Care
    • Healthfirst
    • Midwest Health Plan
    • Oxford Health Plans
    • POMCO Group
    • SelectCare
    • UnitedHealthCare
    • VNS Choice

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    Ratings & Reviews

    4.6
    Average provider rating
    Based on 158 ratings
    Patient Ratings (158)
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    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Years of Experience
    • 23 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    Gender
    • Female
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    NPI Number
    • 1992925341
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Newyork-Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia University Medical Center
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Baylor Affiliated Hospitals
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE
    Medical Education

    Hospital Affiliations

    • Weill Cornell Medical Center

    Frequently Asked Questions

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

    Dr. Jacob works at Jill Roberts Center for Inflammatory Bowel Disease in New York, NY. View the full address on Dr. Jacob’s profile.

    Dr. Jacob has seen patients for Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Crohn's Disease and Intestinal Ulcer, 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.

    158 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.

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