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Dr. Joelle Jakobsen, MD
General Surgery* Age 55
Dr. Joelle Jakobsen, MD
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Dr. Joelle Jakobsen, MD is a General Surgeon in Folsom, CA.
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Dr. Joelle Jakobsen, MD

General Surgery* Age 55
Folsom, CA
Accepting new patients
30 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Joelle Jakobsen, MD is a General Surgeon in Folsom, CA.
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Dr. Jakobsen graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in 1996 and completed a residency at Loma Linda University Med Center-General Surgery. Dr. Joelle Jakobsen, MD is a General Surgeon in Folsom, CA and has 30 years experience. Dr. Jakobsen currently practices at UC Davis Spine Center and is affiliated with Mercy Hospital of Folsom, Mercy San Juan Medical Center and Woodland Memorial Hospital. Dr. Jakobsen has experience treating conditions like Gallstones, Cholecystitis and Gallstones, Breast Lump, Intestinal Obstruction, Breast Cancer, Umbilical Hernia and Incisional Hernia among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Jakobsen's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Jakobsen is board certified in Critical Care Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Low Wait Times

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Locations

  1. 1 Dignity Health Mercy Medical Group
    1730 Prairie City Rd Ste 120, Folsom, CA 95630
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

Experience and Background Check

Gallstones
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Gallstones
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Wound Repair
Breast Lump
Intestinal Obstruction
Breast Cancer
Mastectomy
Umbilical Hernia
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Breast Reconstruction
Incisional Hernia
Laparotomy
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Ventral Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Lumpectomy
Inguinal Hernia
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Lipomas
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Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Pelvic Abscess
Colectomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Appendicitis
Excision of Breast Tumor
Anal or Rectal Pain
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Hemorrhoids
Constipation
Ileus
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Lobular Carcinoma
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Abdominal Pain
Pancreatic Cancer
Non-Traumatic Brain Injury
Biopsy of Breast
Colorectal Cancer
Anoscopy
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Pleural Effusion
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Basal Type Breast Cancer
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bladder Diverticulum
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Abscess
Breast Cancer During Pregnancy
Breast Cancer Recurrence
Breast Diseases
Breast Duct Papilloma
Breast Fibroadenoma
Breast Infections
Breast Tumor
Burn Injuries
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Carcinoma in Situ
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Gynecomastia
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Hyperparathyroidism
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inflammatory Breast Cancer
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Invasive Breast Cancer
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Locally Advanced Breast Cancer
Lung Cancer
Male Breast Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Megacolon
Melanoma
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Metastatic Breast Cancer
Necrotizing Fasciitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Perirectal Abscess
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleura Cancer
Pre-Invasive Breast Cancer
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rib Fracture
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Testicular Cancer
Thymomas
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Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Ulcerative Colitis
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Vulvar Cancer
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Breast Augmentation
Breast Lift Surgery
Breast Reduction
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colostomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Excision
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Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Robotic Assist
Gastrectomy
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastroenterology Procedures
Gastrotomy
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Liver Biopsy
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Open Appendectomy
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Parathyroidectomy
Proctectomy
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Skin Grafts
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Thoracentesis
Thyroidectomy
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon

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Aug 08, 2024
Dr Jakobsen and her staff accommodated all of my sensory needs and made having cancer not so terrible after all.
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  • Western Health Advantage
  • Beech Street (Multiplan)
  • Tricare
  • Mental Health Network (MHN)

About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Joelle Jakobsen, MD is a general surgeon in Folsom, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in 1996. She specializes in General Surgery, Critical Care Surgery, and more.
Biography
Specialties*
Critical Care Surgery
Trauma Surgery
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education
Medical Education
  • Loma Linda University School of Medicine
    1996
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Critical Care Surgery and General Surgery
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
  • Loma Linda University Medical Center
    1997
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Loma Linda University Med Center-General Surgery
    2001
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Orlando Regional Medical Center-Surgical Critical Care
    2002
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Joelle Jakobsen, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Jakobsen's profile.

Dr. Jakobsen frequently treats the following conditions: Gallstones, Cholecystitis and Gallstones, Breast Lump, Intestinal Obstruction, Breast Cancer, Umbilical Hernia and Incisional Hernia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Joelle Jakobsen, MD is affiliated with Mercy Hospital of Folsom, Mercy San Juan Medical Center and Woodland Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Joelle Jakobsen, MD holds board certification in Critical Care Surgery and General Surgery.

Dr. Jakobsen has over 30 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mercy Hospital of Folsom

    1650 Creekside Dr, Folsom, CA

  • Mercy San Juan Medical Center

    6501 Coyle Ave, Carmichael, CA

  • Woodland Memorial Hospital

    1325 Cottonwood St, Woodland, CA

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