About Brian Jacobson, MD, MPH
Brian C. Jacobson, MD, MPH, FASGE, AGAF, is a gastroenterologist and the Director of Program Development for the Gastroenterology division. Dr. Jacobson cares for people with a broad range of gastrointestinal problems and has expertise in advanced endoscopic procedures for the diagnosis and management of gastrointestinal cancers.
Dr. Jacobson has an international reputation for conducting innovative and clinically-meaningful research, much of which was sponsored by the National Institute's of Health. His current research focuses on several aspects of colonoscopy quality and effectiveness.
In addition to publishing numerous research articles and book chapters, Dr. Jacobson has co-authored several guidelines and standards of practice for the gastroenterology community. He has also served in leadership roles within several gastroenterological organizations, and has received many awards for teaching, mentoring, quality improvement, and clinical care excellence.
Dr. Jacobson received his undergraduate degree from Amherst College, his medical degree from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and a Master's Degree in Public Health from the Harvard School of Public Health. He completed both his Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology training at Brigham and Women's Hospital, where he also served as Chief Medical Resident. He received additional training in advanced endoscopy at the Massachusetts General Hospital.
When not working at Mass General, Dr. Jacobson enjoys woodworking, baking, reading, and being part of a close-knit family.
Clinical Interests:
- Colon cancer screening
- Endoscopic ultrasound
- Esophageal disease
- Pancreatic biliary disorders
- Quality Improvement
Treats:
- Adult
Locations
Mass General Gastroenterology
55 Fruit St.
Boston, MA 02114
Phone: 617-726-2426
Medical Education
- MD, Albert Einstein college of medicine
- MPH, Harvard University*
- Residency, Brigham and Women's Hospital
- Fellowship, Brigham and Women's Hospital
Accepted Insurance Plans
- Aetna
- Beech Street
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
- Cigna
- Commonwealth Care Alliance
- Coventry
- Fallon Health
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
- Humana
- Maine Community Health Options
- Mass General Brigham Health Plan
- MassHealth
- Medicaid CT
- Medicaid ME
- Medicaid NH
- Medicaid RI
- Medicaid VT
- Medicare
- Medicare ACO
- Multiplan
- Railroad Medicare
- Senior Whole Health
- TriCare
- Tufts Health Plan
- United Health Care
- Wellpoint
- WellSense
- WellSense NH
Note: This provider may accept more insurance plans than shown; please call the practice to find out if your plan is accepted.
He was excellent. Seemed caring and did a good job explaining what was going on with several issues.
Dr. Jacobson was very helpful and nice, completely professional.
Doctor was exceptional. Had looked at my history and extremely helpful. I would unhesitatingly and unqualifidly recommend him to anyone needing his service. I am in good hands
Dr Jacobson took the time to listen to what my gastrointestinal issues were. His change of my medications was life changing for me. He thoroughly read my chart for my yearly follow up and I didn't need to remind him of anything. An awesome and incredible Dr
He was very good, patient with me. Explained everything and gave me a lot of input into the treatment.
One of the best experiences I have had with a doctor! He carefully listened to my questions and explained everything in complete details. It was a pleasant positive experience
I only wish all the doctors I see were as knowledgeable, thoughtful, communicative and caring as Dr. Jacobson.
Dr. Jacobson is an extremely caring and diligent provider who is working as hard as possible to determine why I have the symptoms that I have. He is an excellent provider who I would highly recommend to others.
Dr. Jacobson is just an excellent doctor. He listens, he understands, he's knowledgeable, he's patient, he's gentle, he just saved my life. I cannot find words to say how wonderful a doctor this is. Excellent in any way, in every way.
Dr. Jacobson was kind, caring, and he was a great listener.