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Deborah L. Jacobson, MD, MS

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Languages Spoken: English, Spanish

Dr. Deborah Jacobson is an Assistant Professor of Surgery in the Division of Urology at the University of Utah. She is a board certified urologist and her practice is dedicated to children with urologic disorders. Her research is focused on radiologic imaging among pediatric urology patients, health services, and patient outcomes. Dr. Jacobson is a native of Apple Valley, Minnesota. She completed her undergraduate coursework at Princeton University and received her medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh. She completed training in general surgery and a residency in urology at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. She completed her fellowship training in Pediatric Urology and obtained a Master’s of Science in Health Services and Outcomes Research at Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois prior to moving to Salt Lake City in August 2019.

Clinical Locations

Primary Children's Hospital
Pediatric Urology

801-662-5555

100 N Mario Capecchi Drive
Salt Lake City, UT  84113
Suite 3550

Specialties

  • Pediatric Urology

Board Certification and Academic Information

Academic Departments Surgery - Assistant Professor (Clinical)
Academic Divisions Urology
Board Certification American Board of Urology

Patient Rating

The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey.

Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

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Likelihood of recommending care provider

4.6/ 5

Care provider's explanation of condition/problem

4.7/ 5

Care provider's effort to include me in decisions

4.7/ 5

Wait time at clinic

4.4/ 5

Care provider's concern for questions & worries

4.6/ 5

Patient Comments

Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survery and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

UofU Patient October 31, 2021
RIVERTON CLINICS

5 out of 5 stars

If I could yell from the rooftops about my appreciation for dr Jacobsen I would. She's thorough, kind, patient, and AMAZING at her job. Super grateful she took care of my daughter. I never felt like she was In a hurry and always made sure I understood everything. I couldn't have asked for a better dr.

UofU Patient September 10, 2021
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Explained the procedure that will take place very well and any and all risks that are possible also explained how the procedure will look afterwards but that some of what we see will be normal and will look totally different after all the healing is done

UofU Patient July 18, 2021
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

3 out of 5 stars

Very thorough, but talks so fast and doesn't leave much time or opportunity to ask questions.

UofU Patient July 04, 2021
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

We absolutely love Dr Jacobson. She was very informative and very knowledgeable. She was amazing with our son.

UofU Patient April 20, 2021
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

I wish I wouldve gotten a little more information rather than waiting for two weeks, I get it though.

UofU Patient March 14, 2021
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

I had a great experience and I will highly recommend this provider to friends and family. She is very kind and explains things in an easy to understand way.

UofU Patient February 09, 2021
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

we really liked Doctor Jacobsen

UofU Patient January 31, 2021
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Jacobsen and the NP and the anesthesiologist were awesome

Dr. Deborah Jacobson is an Assistant Professor of Surgery in the Division of Urology at the University of Utah. She is a board certified urologist and her practice is dedicated to children with urologic disorders. Her research is focused on radiologic imaging among pediatric urology patients, health services, and patient outcomes. Dr. Jacobson is a native of Apple Valley, Minnesota. She completed her undergraduate coursework at Princeton University and received her medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh. She completed training in general surgery and a residency in urology at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. She completed her fellowship training in Pediatric Urology and obtained a Master’s of Science in Health Services and Outcomes Research at Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois prior to moving to Salt Lake City in August 2019.

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Board Certification and Academic Information

Academic Departments Surgery - Assistant Professor (Clinical)
Academic Divisions Urology
Board Certification American Board of Urology

Research Interests

  • Hypospadias
  • Ureterocele
  • Clinical Outcomes
  • Genitourinary Imaging

Education History

Fellowship Northwestern University
Pediatric Urology
Fellow, 2019
Graduate Training Northwestern University
Health Services and Outcomes Research
M.S., 2019
Residency Vanderbilt University
Urology
Resident, 2016
Professional Medical University of Pittsburgh
Medicine
M.D., 2011
Graduate Training Fordham University
Education
M.S., 2005
Undergraduate Princeton University
Religion
A.B., 2003

Selected Publications - Journal Articles

Journal Article

  1. Matta R, Horns JJ, Jacobson DL, Schaeffer AJ, Wallis MC, Lau GA (2022). National trends and outcomes in the use of intravesical botulinum toxin and enterocystoplasty among patients with myelomeningocele. Urology, 166, 289-296.
  2. Lynch KA Jr, Brown RF, Steinhagen E, Jacobson DL, Malhotra N, Hendershot K, Brownson KE, Bialowas C, Abdou H, Smith BK, Miller M (2021). Transition from trainee to educator in the operating room: A needs assessment and framework to support junior faculty. Am J Surg, 223, 1112-1119.
  3. Jacobson DL, Balmert LC, Holl JL, Rosoklija I, Davis MM, Johnson EK (2020). Nationwide Circumcision Trends: 2003 to 2016. J Urol, 205(1), 257-263.
  4. Zambrano Navia M, Jacobson DL, Balmert LC, Rosoklija I, Holl JL, Davis MM, Johnson EK (2020). State-Level Public Insurance Coverage and Neonatal Circumcision Rates. Pediatrics, 146(5).
  5. DOro A, Rosoklija I, Jacobson DL, Finlayson C, Chen D, Tu DD, Austin PF, Karaviti LP, Gunn SK, Nahata L, Kapa HM, Kokorowski PJ, Kim MS, Messina AC, Kolon TF, Yerkes EB, Cheng EY, Johnson EK (2020). Patient and Caregiver Attitudes toward Disorders of Sex Development Nomenclature. J Urol, 204(4), 835-842.
  6. Johnson EK, Jacobson DL, Finlayson C, Yerkes EB, Goetsch AL, Leeth EA, Cheng EY (2020). Proximal Hypospadias-Isolated Genital Condition or Marker of More? J Urol, 204(2), 345-352.
  7. Johnson EK, Jacobson DL, Finlayson C, Yerkes EB, Goetsch AL, Leeth EA, Cheng EY (2020). Reply by Authors. J Urol, 204(2), 352.
  8. Jacobson DL, DOro A, Abdullah F, Barsness KA, Liu DB, Maizels M, Rosoklija I, Johnson EK (2020). Caregiver Reported Reasons for Delay of Neonatal Circumcision. Urology, 140, 143-149.
  9. Jacobson DL, Johnson EK (2019). AUTHOR REPLY. Urology, 140, 149.
  10. Shannon R, Jacobson D, Gong E, Lindgren BW (2020). Robot-assisted laparoscopic pyelotomy and ileal ureter substitution: video demonstration. J Pediatr Urol, 16(2), 255.
  11. Jacobson DL, Shannon R, Johnson EK, Gong EM, Liu DB, Flink CC, Meyer T, Cheng EY, Lindgren BW (2018). Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Reoperative Repair for Failed Pyeloplasty in Children: An Updated Series. J Urol, 201(5), 1005-1011.
  12. Jacobson DL, Shannon R, Cheng EY, Green JR, Rigsby CK, Schroeder SK, Malhotra NR, Rosoklija I, Holl JL, Johnson EK (2019). Adherence to the 2011 American Academy of Pediatrics Urinary Tract Infection Guidelines for Voiding Cystourethrogram Ordering by Clinician Specialty. Urology, 126, 180-186.
  13. Jacobson DL, Johnson EK (2019). Author Reply. Urology, 126, 186.
  14. Jacobson DL, Flink CC, Johnson EK, Maizels M, Yerkes EB, Lindgren BW, Liu DB, Rosoklija I, Cheng EY, Gong EM (2018). The Correlation between Serial Ultrasound and Diuretic Renography in Children with Severe Unilateral Hydronephrosis. J Urol, 200(2), 440-447.
  15. Jacobson DL, Johnson EK (2017). Varicoceles in the pediatric and adolescent population: threat to future fertility? Fertil Steril, 108(3), 370-377.
  16. Johnson EK, Malhotra NR, Shannon R, Jacobson DL, Green J, Rigsby CK, Holl JL, Cheng EY (2017). Urinary tract infection after voiding cystourethrogram. J Pediatr Urol, 13(4), 384.e1-384.e7.
  17. Jacobson DL, Thomas JC, Pope J 4th, Tanaka ST, Clayton DB, Brock JW 3rd, Adams MC (2017). Update on Continent Catheterizable Channels and the Timing of their Complications. J Urol, 197(3 Pt 2), 871-876.
  18. Jacobson DL, Johnson EK (2016). Editorial Comment. J Urol, 197(3 Pt 2), 917.
  19. Dovey S, McIntyre K, Jacobson D, Catov J, Wakim A (2011). Is a premature rise in luteinizing hormone in the absence of increased progesterone levels detrimental to pregnancy outcome in GnRH antagonist in vitro fertilization cycles. Fertil Steril, 96(3), 585-9.
  20. Prevedello DM, Barges-Coll J, Fernandez-Miranda JC, Morera V, Jacobson D, Madhok R, dos Santos MC, Zanation A, Snyderman CH, Gardner P, Kassam AB, Carrau R (2009). Middle turbinate flap for skull base reconstruction: cadaveric feasibility study. Laryngoscope, 119(11), 2094-8.

Book Chapter

  1. Jacobson DL, Cheng EY, Lindgren BW (2019). Secondary UPJ Management and Reoperative Pyeloplasty. In Mohan S. Gundeti (Ed.), Surgical Techniques in Pediatric and Adolescent Urology (1st). New Delhi: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers.
  2. Jacobson DL, Yerkes EB (In Press). Ambiguous Genitalia. In Kevin C. Chung (Ed.), Operative Techniques in Plastic Surgery (1). Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer.

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