Summary

Dr. Jacobson is board-certified in pediatrics, adolescent medicine and obesity medicine. He specializes in lipid disorders and weight management for children and teens. He has served in several private practice and academic roles, including director of the Center for Lipid Disorders and Weight Management and professor of pediatrics, epidemiology and social medicine (nutrition) at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York.

Dr. Jacobson has lectured on pediatric lipids and obesity at many hospitals in the United States as well as in Spain, Portugal and Brazil. He has appeared in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and many national magazines and local newspapers.

He is also a member of many national medical boards and associations, including the American Academy of Pediatrics, American Heart Association and the AAP Committee on Nutrition. He has published 75 original papers in peer reviewed journals, and 40 invited reviews and chapters on childhood and adolescent nutrition, lipids, eating disorders and obesity.

Dr. Jacobson received his medical degree and pediatric training from the University of Kansas in Kansas City. He completed his fellowship in adolescent medicine at the University of Maryland in Baltimore before joining the faculty of The State University of New York Hospital at Stony Brook.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4
  • 53 years of experience
  • 11 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University of Kansas School of Medicine Program
  • 1 specialty
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Location

TMCOne - Wilmot, Pediatrics Multispecialty

1500 N Wilmot Rd # B250Tucson, AZ 85712
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Insurance Plans Accepted by Marc Jacobson

  • Aetna
  • Banner Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • GEHA
  • Mercy Care
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - IPA
  • University of Arizona Health Plans

Medical Specialties

Marc Jacobson has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Marc Jacobson has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Acne
  • Birth Control
  • Eating Disorders
  • High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia)
  • Obesity
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases
  • Substance Abuse

Certifications, License, & Education

53 Years Experience

Marc Jacobson holds an active medical license in the state of Arizona. They are board certified in Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics.

Medical License

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

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at University of Kansas School of Medicine Program and Univ Of Md Med Sys, Adolescent Medicine-Pediatrics; Univ Of Ks Med Ctr, Pediatrics.

Medical School

Graduated from University of Wales in Great Britain in 1974 and University of Ks Sch of Med, Kansas City Ks in 1973.

NPI Number

Marc Jacobson's NPI number is 1922178367.

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