Dr. Vinita E. Jacob, MD - New York, NY - Gastroenterology, Gastroenterologist VERIFIED

Dr. Vinita E. Jacob, MD

Gastroenterology
4.1 
49
Accepting New Patients
25 Years of Experience 1283 York Avenue 9th Floor New York NY 10065 Vitals Preferred Provider in New York, NY Virtual Visit Available
Dr. Vinita E. Jacob, MD - New York, NY - Gastroenterology, Gastroenterologist
Dr. Vinita E. Jacob, MD
25 Years of Experience Accepting New Patients Virtual Visit Available

Summary

Dr. Jacob received her B.S. in biology from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and her medical doctorate from Albany Medical College. She completed her internal medicine training at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. She subsequently finished her gastroenterology training at Columbia Presbyterian, College of Physicians and Surgeons. She did further sub-specialty training with an advanced fellowship specifically in inflammatory bowel diseases under the tutelage of Dr. Ellen Scherl, Director of the Jill Roberts Center for Inflammatory Bowel Diseases.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.1
  • 25 years of experience
  • 9 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Albany Medical College
  • 31 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 2 specialties
  • 14 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

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

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Vinita E. Jacob

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - NYP
  • Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield
  • Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield Healthplus
  • GHI
  • Health Insurance Plan of NY (HIP)
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • United Healthcare
  • VNSNY CHOICE

Medical Specialties

Dr. Vinita E. Jacob has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Vinita E. Jacob has the following 14 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
  • Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Celiac Disease
  • Colitis
  • Colonoscopy
  • Constipation
  • Diarrhea
  • Gastroenterologist
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hepatitis C
  • Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD)
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Ulcerative Colitis

Certifications, License, & Education

25 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New York, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Albany Medical CollegeGraduated in 2001

Other Providers at NewYork-Presbyterian

Frequently Asked Questions

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Does Dr. Vinita Jacob accept my insurance?
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Which hospitals is Dr. Vinita Jacob affiliated with?
Dr. Vinita Jacob is affiliated with Newyork Presbyterian Columbia University Irving Medical Center.

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