Brian Jacobson, MD, MPH
Brian Jacobson, MD, MPH
Director of Program Development for Gastroenterology
About Brian Jacobson, MD, MPH
Brian C. Jacobson, MD, MPH, FASGE, AGAF, is a gastroenterologist and the Director of Program Development for the Gastroentorology division. Dr. Jacobson cares for people with a broad range of gastrointestinal problems and has expertise in advanced endoscopic procedures for the diagnosis and management of gastrointestinal cancers.
Dr. Jacobson has an international reputation for conducting innovative and clinically-meaningful research, much of which was sponsored by the National Institute's of Health. His current research focuses on several aspects of colonoscopy quality and effectiveness.
In addition to publishing numerous research articles and book chapters, Dr. Jacobson has co-authored several guidelines and standards of practice for the gastroenterology community. He has also served in leadership roles within several gastroenterological organizations, and has received many awards for teaching, mentoring, quality improvement, and clinical care excellence.
Dr. Jacobson received his undergraduate degree from Amherst College, his medical degree from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and a Master's Degree in Public Health from the Harvard School of Public Health. He completed both his Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology training at Brigham and Women's Hospital, where he also served as Chief Medical Resident. He received additional training in advanced endoscopy at the Massachusetts General Hospital.
When not working at Mass General, Dr. Jacobson enjoys woodworking, baking, reading, and being part of a close-knit family.
Clinical Interests:
- Pancreatic biliary disorders
- Esophageal disease
- Endoscopic ultrasound
- Colon cancer screening
- Quality Improvement
Treats:
- Adult
Locations
Gastroenterology Associates
15 Parkman St
Boston, MA 02114-3117
Phone: 617-726-6609
Fax: 617-724-5996
Medical Education
- MD, Albert Einstein College of Medicine
- MD, Albert Einstein College/Jacobi Medical Center
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
- MPH, Harvard University
- Residency, Brigham and Women's Hospital
- Fellowship, Brigham and Women's Hospital
American Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
- Gastroenterology, American Board of Internal Medicine
Accepted Insurance Plans
- Aetna Health Inc.
- AllWays Health (NHP) - ACD
- AllWays Health (NHP) - PBO
- Beech Street
- Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Care 65
- Blue Cross Blue Shield - Indemnity
- Blue Cross Blue Shield - Managed Care
- Blue Cross Blue Shield - Partners Plus
- BMC HealthNet Mass Health MCO/ACO
- Cigna (PAL #'s)
- Commonwealth Care Alliance
- Fallon Community HealthCare
- Great-West Healthcare (formally One Health Plan)
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Plan - ACD
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Plan - PBO
- Health Care Value Management (HCVM)
- Humana/Choice Care PPO
- Maine Community Health Options (MCHO)
- MassHealth
- Medicare
- Medicare - ACD
- OSW - Connecticut
- OSW - Maine
- OSW - New Hampshire
- OSW - Rhode Island
- Private Health Care Systems (PHCS)
- Senior Whole Health
- TriCare
- Tufts Health Plan
- Unicare
- United Healthcare (non-HMO) - ACD
- United Healthcare (non-HMO) - PBO
- Well Sense Pediatrics
Note: This provider may accept more insurance plans than shown; please call the practice to find out if your plan is accepted.
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