Dr. Dana Beth Jacobs-Kosmin, MD

This doctor is very uncaring and will not even return a phone call. I was with Dr Lopatin before he retired. He was wonderful, a very caring doctor. I was then given Dr Kosmin, a very stark difference. The doctor is cold and not acceptable as a doctor. Not going back!

Dr Jacobs Kosmin is just terrific. She’s not afraid to push forward and try new things. I’m so grateful for finding her.

I was much happier with Doctor Kosmin after my second visit as she explained my bloodwork results and seemed like she would help with my arthritis and weight loss.

This doctor has a condescending demeanor. I tried to give her multiple chances and she isn’t having a bad day she is just a bad doctor. I will be going to another provider. Maybe she will work out for other patients but not for me.

She does not listen to her patients and insisted I have biopsy instead of waiting for blood work!!! Then without my knowledge even booked an appointment for it which was a surprise that you don’t even consult with patient before you do this, I am sorry this is not right!!!!! Other Drs in that practice are fine but I will never go to her again!!! Thank you but no thank you!!!

I saw Dr. Jacobs-Kosmin for the first time today. She was incredibly warm and compassionate. She really wants to work with me to figure out what is wrong , but in the meantime has offered support and wonderful strategies for dealing with pain. I , at no time, felt belittled or dismissed and found her bedside manner perfect.

Dr. Jacobs-Kosmin thoroughly reviewed my situation and made a recommendation for me to see a specialist at Penn as she was not an authority on my condition. I asked if I should call Penn and Dr. Jacobs-Kosmin said she would as she could get me an appointment faster. 45 minutes after I left her office Penn called me to schedule my appointment. I can not thank her enough for handling my situation with great care and urgency.

I have been treating with her for about 8 months. The doctor quickly diagnosed my underlying disease, her treatment is working and she has carefully managed my pain. On average each visit with Dr Jacobs-Kosmin lasted about 20 minutes, including explanation of test results and examination. Unlike most specialists, she has treated the whole patient and has significantly improved my quality of life.

She is very rude and condescending. She tried to have me take medication that I had a bad reaction to in the past and when I told her no I wasn't going to take it she asked me if I was refusing treatment. She tried to imply that I was lying to her and pretty much ignored my blood tests and said I needed to see a therapist and to do yoga. %100 waste of my time. I should have read the reviews about her beforehand. She a rude condescend mean old women who doesn't seem very competent.

I am completely beside myself. I finally work up the courage to see a rheumatologist after fighting these strange symptoms for nearly 10 years. My compassionate primary care physician referred me to a rheumatologist after she took a thorough history. And for what? To be told that I have nothing wrong and that I'm making up my symptoms. Jacobs-Kosman was very condescending and dismissive toward me. She treated me like a hypochondriac. She accused me of drinking too much when my liver levels were high, when really, it was NSAID overuse due to uncontrolled pain. My pain has since been managed by using alternative treatments and my liver levels are now fine. She is not helpful, not interested in her patients and will come up with sarcastic quips when you question her judgement. She did not educate me at all on my Fibro diagnosis, and did not listen to my new symptoms when I was instructed by another care provider to come back in for a follow-up. I will be seeking a new provider, preferably one who is competent with patient care. I will also be lodging a complaint to the board, and I will notify the several patients that I work with to avoid her; I also happen to work in the medical field among the elder population. Jacobs-Kosman. You took a Hippocratic oath to do no harm. If your judgement on patients prevent you from delivering unbiased and optimal medical care, then perhaps you need to reevaluate your career field.

Dr Jacobs-Kosman was completely dismissive toward my girlfriend; to her health history of flareups when she had provided it, and dismissive to her recurrent symptoms. My girlfriend came in (and gave Jacobs-Kosman a THIRD chance) for a follow-up after taking Prednisone for a flare-up that left her in bed for a week. My girlfriend has been placed on Prednisone over and over again for similar issues in the past. Dr Jacobs-Kosman told her that her repeat low grade fevers, joint pains, joint stiffness and sometimes joint swelling which I HAVE SEEN-- that she has been experiencing since she has lived with me-- could be from "viruses." According to my girlfriend, Dr Jacobs-Kosman would not let her finish her sentences and stated that if those fevers troubled her enough, she could "see an infectious disease doctor." For those who are not in the know: an infectious disease doctor works with cases where the patient has to take prolonged antibiotics and require repeated follow-up for severe infection or sepsis-- something that my girlfriend is NOT experiencing. My girlfriend wound up firing Dr Jacobs-Kosman after she told her that she was "trying to make up an illness that doesn't exist." I do not recommend Dr Jacobs-Kosman. For those who are trying to find answers and are looking for an open and compassionate physician who will listen OBJECTIVELY as opposed to SUBJECTIVELY, and who will not inform the patient what they should be feeling as opposed to listening to the patient recount what the ARE FEELING, do NOT go to her. Please find someone else and save yourself the trouble.

Dr. Jacobs-Kosmin always provides plenty of time to discuss and be sure I understand everything we've discussed. She is very thorough and concise

Should not even be allowed to see patients, let alone handle their treatment and care. Worst experience I've had by far- and I've been seeing doctors for over 50 years.

Rude and condescending.

She was very interested in me and my history. She explained everything we discussed well. And she listened to me, was not in a hurry to move on. She called me at home, after hours to answer a question I had called in to her office. I am glad I found her and think she is awesome. I feel I am in good hands.

Ignores patients input. Rude and arrogant. Keeps you waiting.

Dr. Kosmin I thought was going to be great with my knee condition and from the first visit she gave me injections. She also prescribed many different medications which I did not like the side effects. Because I refused to take meds she said " Ain't nothing wrong with you" Didn't stop giving injections! So glad I'm not seeing her anymore! Physical therapy is a great for me. Very ignorant to say to a patient looking for help with pain!!!