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Dr. Garth Jacobsen, MD
General Surgery* Age 52
Dr. Garth Jacobsen, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

Dr. Garth Jacobsen, MD is a General Surgeon in La Jolla, CA.
Dr. Garth Jacobsen, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. Garth Jacobsen, MD

General Surgery* Age 52
La Jolla, CA
Accepting new patients
26 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Garth Jacobsen, MD is a General Surgeon in La Jolla, CA.

About Dr. Garth Jacobsen, MD

Dr. Jacobsen graduated from University of Washington / Harborview Medical Center. Dr. Garth Jacobsen, MD is a General Surgeon in La Jolla, CA and has 26 years experience. Dr. Jacobsen has experience treating conditions like Inguinal Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Incisional Hernia and Ventral Hernia among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Jacobsen's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Jacobsen is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Low Wait Times

Patients are usually seen in 10 minutes or less.

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Inguinal Hernia
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Umbilical Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Umbilical Hernia
Incisional Hernia
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Ventral Hernia
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Lipomas
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Abdominal Pain
Hemorrhoids
Constipation
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Tract Cancer
Breast Cancer
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Diverticulum
Gallstones
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia with Gangrene
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Non-Traumatic Brain Injury
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Thyroid Nodule
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Colectomy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Endoscopy
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Orchiectomy
Port Placements or Replacements
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Sphincterotomy
Spinal Nerve Block
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Blue Shield of California
    Access Plus HMO
    Bronze Full 4500 PPO
    Silver 70 PPO
    Platinum Access+ 25 HMO
    Platinum 90 PPO
    Bronze 60 SHOP PPO
    Trio ACO HMO
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
  • Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
    Priority Select HMO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • CA Healthnet PPO
    CA Employer Group Plans HMO
    ExcelCare Small / Large Group HMO
    CA WholeCare Network HMO
  • Advantage Health Solutions HMO
  • National POS
    Choice POS
  • Deductible Plan CA Members Only HMO
    Aetna
    Open Choice PPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Savings Plus of CA EPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • California Care Large Group HMO
    California Care Small Group HMO
    Prudent Buyer Individual CA PPO
    Prudent Buyer Large Group CA PPO
    Prudent Buyer Small Group CA PPO
    Pathway EPO
    Select CA HMO
  • SignatureValue - CA HMO
    Nexus Open Access
    Choice Plus POS
    Medica Choice
    Options PPO
  • Marketplace CA HMO

Where Dr. Garth Jacobsen, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 University of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center
    9300 Campus Point Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037
  2. 2 UC San Diego
    200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103
  3. 3 Office
    4303 La Jolla Village Dr Ste 2110, San Diego, CA 92122

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May 25, 2024
It's been 6 months, both entry incision marks are mostly invisible, each less than 1cm, pain stopped a few months ago. Lucky to have chosen the correct surgeon.
— May 25, 2024
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Meet Dr. Garth Jacobsen, MD

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General Surgery
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FAQs About Dr. Jacobsen's Practice

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Garth Jacobsen, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Jacobsen's profile.

Dr. Jacobsen frequently treats the following conditions: Inguinal Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Incisional Hernia and Ventral Hernia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Garth Jacobsen, MD is affiliated with UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Garth Jacobsen, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • University of Washington / Harborview Medical Center
    2000
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Hospitals Where Dr. Garth Jacobsen, MD Practices

  • UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center

    200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA

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