Dr. Paula Ann Jacobus, MD

Dr. Paula Jacobus is a geriatric medicine specialist who also practices internal medicine, bringing over four decades of experience to her care of older adults. She earned her medical degree from the prestigious Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and completed her residency training through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Her extensive background has given her deep expertise in managing the complex health needs of aging patients. Dr. Jacobus speaks Spanish and Chinese, allowing her to communicate directly with patients from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Dr. Jacobus practices in Allentown, Pennsylvania, where she provides care at multiple locations including Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest. She specializes in treating patients with Alzheimer's disease and various forms of dementia. Her focus includes managing dementia-related behavioral changes and psychological symptoms that can accompany these conditions. Patients have given Dr. Jacobus an …average rating of 4.0, reflecting their confidence in her compassionate and knowledgeable approach to geriatric care.