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Dr. James Jacob, MD
Gastroenterology* Age 62
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Dr. James Jacob, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 62
Indianapolis, IN
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. James Jacob, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Indianapolis, IN.
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Dr. Jacob graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine. Dr. James Jacob, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Indianapolis, IN and has 37 years experience. Dr. Jacob currently practices at Practice and is affiliated with Franciscan Health Indianapolis and Franciscan Health Mooresville. Dr. Jacob has experience treating conditions like Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Diffuse Esophageal Spasm, Nausea, Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Constipation, Abdominal Pain, Dysphagia, Diarrhea, Intestinal Ulcer, Hemorrhoids and Irritable Bowel Syndrome among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Jacob's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Jacob is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Nausea
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Nausea
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Crohn's Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Constipation
Abdominal Pain
Dysphagia
Diarrhea
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Intestinal Ulcer
Hemorrhoids
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Barrett's Esophagus
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Endoscopy
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Peptic Ulcer
Vomiting Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Duodenal Polypectomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Gastroptosis
Gastric Ulcer
Cirrhosis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Ascites
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Colorectal Polyp
Esophageal Varices
Chronic Gastritis
Gastritis
Lactose Intolerance
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Cancer
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Colonoscopy
Anemia
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Gastroparesis
Pancreatitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Esophagitis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Sigmoidoscopy
Heartburn
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Hypokalemia
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Anal or Rectal Pain
Duodenal Ulcer
Reflux Esophagitis
Indigestion
Gallstones
Liver Biopsy
Dehydration
Intestinal Obstruction
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Duodenitis
Malnutrition
Celiac Disease
Ileus
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Vitamin_Deficiency
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Fatty Liver
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Autoimmune Hepatitis
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Cirrhosis
Bowel Strangulation
Cholangitis
Chronic Anal Fissure
Colon Cancer
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Dysentery
Enteritis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Long COVID Disorder
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Pelvic Abscess
Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Splenomegaly
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice POS
    Choice Care PPO
  • Encore Health Network PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • SIHO Network HMO
  • Cigna
    Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • Navigate HMO
    Medica Choice
    Choice Plus POS
    Options PPO
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Employer Plan PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • Open Choice PPO
    Aetna
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Choice Plus POS II
  • Sagamore Plus
    Sagamore Plus PPO
  • HealthSync PPO IN POS
    HealthSync Options POS
    Gold HealthSync w/HSA-IN HMO
    Silver HealthSync w/HSA-IN HMO
    HealthSync-IN HMO
  • Blue Preferred Plus POS
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Indianapolis Gastroenterology LLC
    8051 S Emerson Ave Ste 200, Indianapolis, IN 46237
  2. 2 Mooresville Endoscopy Center LLC
    1215 Hadley Rd Ste 101, Mooresville, IN 46158
  3. 3 Franciscan Health Indianapolis
    8111 S Emerson Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46237

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Gastroenterology
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Jacob frequently treats the following conditions: Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Diffuse Esophageal Spasm, Nausea, Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Constipation, Abdominal Pain, Dysphagia, Diarrhea, Intestinal Ulcer, Hemorrhoids and Irritable Bowel Syndrome. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. James Jacob, MD is affiliated with Franciscan Health Indianapolis and Franciscan Health Mooresville.

Yes, Dr. James Jacob, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Education
Medical Education
  • Ohio State University College of Medicine
    1989
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • University Mich Mc
    1990
Internship
Fellowship Hospital
  • IU Health University
    1994
Fellowship Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

  • Franciscan Health Indianapolis

    8111 S Emerson Ave, Indianapolis, IN

  • Franciscan Health Mooresville

    1201 Hadley Rd, Mooresville, IN

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