Joelle L. Jakobsen, MD | Folsom, CA | General Surgeon

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Dr. Joelle Jakobsen treats breast cancer, including metastatic or recurrent breast cancer, and Paget disease of the breast, and performs laparoscopy and surgical pathology. She practices surgery and is affiliated with Mercy San Juan Medical Center.

Board-certified in surgery by the American Board of Surgery, Dr. Jakobsen earned her medical degree from Loma Linda University and completed a fellowship at Orlando Regional Medical Center. She sees patients in Folsom and Carmichael, California. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Jakobsen 4.56 out of 5.

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accepting new patients
4.6

54 Ratings
49 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Orlando Regional Medical Ctr
38 written reviews
1 award
1 specialty
1 area of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations
Female

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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Joelle L. Jakobsen's Ratings and Reviews

4.6

54 Ratings with 38 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 6 Minutes

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Gave an accurate diagnosis: (13) Did WellNeeds Improvement (3)
Had a good bedside manner: (12) Did WellNeeds Improvement (3)
Spent time with me: (12) Did WellNeeds Improvement (4)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (10) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Flexible scheduling: (13) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Saw me in a timely manner: No Ratings
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Patients express high satisfaction with Dr. Joelle Lynette Jakobsen, highlighting her excellent communication, attentiveness, and ability to make them feel comfortable and cared for. They appreciate her thoroughness, kindness, and the supportive environment she creates, which facilitates a strong sense of trust and reassurance during their visits. On the other hand, a few patients felt that their appointments were rushed and perceived a lack of empathy, which led to some feeling that their concerns were not addressed adequately. Overall, the positive experiences outweigh the negative, with many patients leaving satisfied with the care they received.

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Dr Jakobsen is the best.

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July 27th, 2026 | Source: Partner

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Great experience from beginning to end.

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July 3rd, 2026 | Source: Partner

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I just am so happy she is my DR. Makes me feel safe and comfortable

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April 2nd, 2026 | Source: Partner

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Dr. Jakobsen is awesome.

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March 10th, 2026 | Source: Partner

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Dr. Jakobsen is excellent. Answered all my questions, gave me advice and was very encouraging wrt my progress.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
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March 1st, 2026 | Source: Partner

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Dr. Jakobsen is the best

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July 19th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Dr Jakobsen spent quality time with me going through my test results, ongoing treatment plan and next steps

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
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May 20th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Love this physician, love the dignity health breast cancer program.

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April 30th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Very understanding about my situation

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April 29th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Dr.Jakobsen was so very nice and kind to me. She took care of my problem and made me feel so much better.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
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Staff was courteous

April 28th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Specialty Care - Mercy Medical Group - Folsom, CA

1730 Prairie City Rd Suite 120Folsom, CA 95630

Tel: (916) 536-3600

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Specialty Care - Mercy Physicians Plaza - San Juan, Carmichael, CA

6555 Coyle AveCarmichael, CA 95608

Tel: (916) 536-3600

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Joelle L. Jakobsen, MD	Joshua Reza Khoshsefat	Dr. Andre Vinicio Guerrero Fernandes	Dr. Tim Yen Ting Lee
Surgery	Nurse Practitioner	Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery	Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Accepts New Patients
4.6 (54 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
		14 Years of Experience	13 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks English
Folsom , CA	Sacramento , CA	Sacramento , CA	Roseville , CA
Med School: Loma Linda University		Med School: Loma Linda University School Of Medicine	Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans
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Surgery

Laparoscopic Surgery (Laparoscopy)

Joelle L. Jakobsen holds an active medical license in the state of California. They are board certified in Surgery by the American Board of Surgery.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Surgery by the American Board of Surgery.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Orlando Regional Medical Ctr.

Medical School

Graduated from Loma Linda University.

NPI Number

Joelle L. Jakobsen's NPI number is 1124107511.

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22 Years Exp | SACRAMENTO, CA
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Tim Hau-Chen Lee
Anesthesiology
13 Years Exp | Sacramento, CA
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John Roger West
Emergency Medicine
67 Years Exp | Sacramento, CA
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Jit Seng Khoo
Plastic Surgery
55 Years Exp | Roseville, CA
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Michael Junfoon Lung
Vascular & Interventional Radiology
4 Years Exp | Sacramento, CA
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Dania Malik
Diagnostic Radiology
9 Years Exp | Scottsdale, AZ
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Andrei Callejas
Emergency Medicine
7 Years Exp | Roseville, CA
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Lyubov Vyacheslavovna Tsytsikova
Critical Care Medicine
9 Years Exp | Santa Cruz, CA
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Emily Anne Zurbuchen
Plastic Surgery
9 Years Exp | Sacramento, CA
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Gillian Leigh Hoshal
Trauma Surgery
9 Years Exp | Durham, NC
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Where is Joelle Jakobsen's office located?: Joelle Jakobsen's office is located at 1730 Prairie City Rd Suite 120, Folsom, CA, 95630.
What languages does Joelle Jakobsen speak?: Joelle Jakobsen speaks English.
Which hospitals is Joelle Jakobsen affiliated with?: Joelle Jakobsen is affiliated with Mercy San Juan Medical Center.
How can I make an appointment with Joelle Jakobsen?: You can find contact information for Joelle Jakobsen here on Vitals.
Is Joelle Jakobsen accepting new patients?: Joelle Jakobsen is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Joelle Jakobsen's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.

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