About Brian Jacobson, MD, MPH
Brian C. Jacobson, MD, MPH, FASGE, AGAF, is a gastroenterologist and the Director of Program Development for the Gastroenterology 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:
- Colon cancer screening
- Endoscopic ultrasound
- Esophageal disease
- Pancreatic biliary disorders
- Quality Improvement
Treats:
- Adult
Locations
Mass General Gastroenterology
55 Fruit St.
Boston, MA 02114
Phone: 617-726-2426
Medical Education
- MD, Albert Einstein College of Medicine
- Residency, Brigham and Women's Hospital
- Fellowship, Brigham and Women's Hospital
American Board Certifications
- Gastroenterology, American Board of Internal Medicine
Accepted Insurance Plans
- Aetna
- Beech Street
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
- Cigna
- Commonwealth Care Alliance
- Coventry
- Fallon Health
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
- Humana
- Maine Community Health Options
- Mass General Brigham Health Plan
- MassHealth
- Medicaid CT
- Medicaid ME
- Medicaid NH
- Medicaid RI
- Medicaid VT
- Medicare
- Medicare ACO
- Multiplan
- Railroad Medicare
- Senior Whole Health
- TriCare
- Tufts Health Plan
- United Health Care
- Wellpoint
- WellSense
- WellSense NH
Note: This provider may accept more insurance plans than shown; please call the practice to find out if your plan is accepted.
Dr. J was a great listener. We problem solved about my issues and came to an agreement about my course of action. I will get further blood tests in two months. Dr. J is an excellent communicator.
Dr. Jacobson is excellent and all of his staff, he's excellent. Thank you.
Dr. Jacobson was very kind to me. He was very, very clear in explaining my results to me, what my tests showed. He was very supportive of me as a patient. I felt very, I felt listened to when I was done. I thought he was great. He was very, very kind and very, very patient in taking the time it took to work with me on my care. I really appreciated ... Read More
Excelllent communicator, very good first contact with Dr. Jacobson. Very knowedgeable, caring person. Thank you. [redacted]
Dr. Jacobson was very prompt, he had questions about a serious surgery I had over the winter. Dr. Jacobson was personable and remembered me from my previous endoscopy. I'm glad to see that he will be my gastroenterologist for the next procedure in 2 years. The facility in Waltham is clean and easy to find the parking garage to the drs office.
Amazing provider
Everything was great, really appreciate his work and his help!
I was incredibly impressed by Dr. Jacobsen. He was very knowledgeable and thorough. He spent a lot of time preparing for our meeting, and then spent a lot of time with me talking about my issues. As he walked me down to his assistant [redacted] we passed a woman waiting in the hallway and he stopped and asked if she would like a chair. That level ... Read More
He was thoughtful and effective.
Dr. Jacobson is a top rate GI. He's knowledgeable, respectful, and highly intelligent. I am fortunate to have him as my GI MD.