Dr. Garth R. Jacobsen, MD | San Diego, CA | Surgery

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Dr. Jacobsen graduated from the University of Washington School of Medicine in 2000. He works in San Diego, CA and specializes in General Surgeon and Other. Dr. Jacobsen is affiliated with University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center.

accepting new patients
4.3

33 Ratings
26 years of experience
37 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
University Of Illinois At Chicago
17 written reviews
3 specialties
4 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
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I had to wait 6 months to have Inguinal and umbilical hernia surgery due to a blood clot on my leg. Dr. Jacobsen recommended to wait six months to let the blood thinners work. I am glad I chose Dr. Jacobsen and team Dr. Reeves and Dr. Hu. They did a wonderful procedure. It's been 17 days since my operation and I feel great.

August 2nd, 2025

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Hernia operation, interviewed 3 surgeons, fortunate to choose correctly

May 25th, 2024

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While Dr. Jacobsen has competency as a surgeon, his affiliation with UC San Diego is reason enough to avoid. UC San Diego is a terrible hospital, has poor service, and is a complete ripoff.

October 8th, 2019

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This Dr. isn’t one the Best in Southern California “He is THE BEST” He sets the Standards for others to Emulate. Thank You Dr. J for your Superior Service & your Staff also. Chief G. USN Retired.

August 13th, 2019

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While Dr. Jacobsen is a competent surgeon and is highly skilled, I would still not go to him ever again because of his affiliation with UC San Diego hospital. UC San Diego hospital is a poorly run operation and is a complete ripoff for any patient.

August 9th, 2019

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One can never say surgery is fun, but Dr. Jacobsen and the Ucsd staff in his office and at the La Jolla hospital were kind, reassuring, thoughtful, and kept things light. Most important, the operation went very smoothly, and I never had as much pain after the operation as the hernia caused on occasion beforehand. In fact, I didn’t have to take the opioid pain medicine at all, and only ibuprofen with Tylenol once. It’s been three weeks since the operation and I am virtually pain free. Being 70, and not expecting to heal like a 20-year-old, I was both surprised and gratified. And Dr. Jacobsen is one very skilled surgeon.

February 21st, 2019

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When it comes to Surgeons, Dr. J is in the FRONT ROW!!!! Head and Shoulders above the rest!!! You can put Mind at rest with the Results! A True Pro!! Thank You Dr. J. for a Superb Job. Chief G. USN Retired.

October 15th, 2018

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I have been operated on by Dr Jacobsen 3 times in the last few years, with the latest time being yesterday for a hernia, from which I am already up and about. Not only has he performed the surgeries flawlessly, I have never experienced much if any pain (no need to take pain killers) AND I have NO SCARS. Let me repeat that, 3 operations ( left and right hernias and one gall bladder removal-all laparoscopic) and NO SCARS, NO AFTEREFFECTS, NO PROBLEMS WHATSOEVER. PLUS, he's a very nice fellow who LISTENS to everything you say-and acts on it.

October 11th, 2018

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I was never worried. Dr. Jacobsen has the best staff and I was well cared for. He made me comfortable and sure with every step of the journey. Thank you. My new life is going to be wonderful.

August 24th, 2018

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If I had to do the hernia surgery again I will call this doctor

July 4th, 2018

UC San Diego Health

4303 La Jolla Village Dr Ste 2110San Diego, CA 92122

Tel: (858) 657-8860

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Med School: University Of Washington School Of Medicine	Med School: Uniformed Services Univ Of The Health Sciences F E Hebert Schl Of Medicine	Med School: UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN DIEGO SCHOOL OF MEDICINE	Med School: Suny Upstate Medical University Alan And Marlene Norton Coll Of Med
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General Surgeon
Hernia
Laparoscopic Surgery (Laparoscopy)
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MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Of Illinois At Chicago

Medical School

University Of Washington School Of MedicineGraduated in 2000

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Which hospitals is Dr. Garth Jacobsen affiliated with?: Dr. Garth Jacobsen is affiliated with University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center.
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Where is Dr. Garth Jacobsen's office located?: Dr. Garth Jacobsen's office is located at 4303 La Jolla Village Dr Ste 2110, San Diego, CA, 92122.

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