Deborah L. Jacobson,
MD, MS
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 Urology801-662-5555
Specialties
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Surgery
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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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
we really liked Doctor Jacobsen
UofU Patient
January 31, 2021
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER
Dr. Jacobsen and the NP and the anesthesiologist were awesome
UofU Patient
January 11, 2021
RIVERTON CLINICS
Dr. Jacobson was excellent. Answered every question, gave me a rundown of the best scenario and what might happen if it wasn't the best scenario. I really appreciated the time she took to explain everything to me.
UofU Patient
December 19, 2020
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER
good
UofU Patient
December 10, 2020
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER
she made a scary visit more comfortable! really explained everything!
UofU Patient
December 08, 2020
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER
The doctor answered my questions with great care
UofU Patient
December 07, 2020
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER
This is not a complaint. Potential risks should be shared more clearly. We would have chosen the other surgical procedure option if we were informed about potential risks prior to the surgical procedure. I regretted to choose the in-clinic procedure for our son when he experienced the amount of discomfort he experienced during the procedure.
UofU Patient
September 01, 2020
RIVERTON CLINICS
the doctor seemed annoyed by my questions.
UofU Patient
August 25, 2020
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER
Dr Jacobsen is thorough in her explanations, takes time to ensure we understand and awesome to work with
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.
Academic Locations
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Surgery
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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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
- 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.
- Johnson EK, Jacobson DL, Finlayson C, Yerkes EB, Goetsch AL, Leeth EA, Cheng EY (2020). Reply by Authors. J Urol, 204(2), 352.
- 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.
- Jacobson DL, Johnson EK (2019). AUTHOR REPLY. Urology, 140, 149.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Jacobson DL, Johnson EK (2019). Author Reply. Urology, 126, 186.
- 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.
- Jacobson DL, Johnson EK (2017). Varicoceles in the pediatric and adolescent population: threat to future fertility? Fertil Steril, 108(3), 370-377.
- 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.
- 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.
- Jacobson DL, Johnson EK (2016). Editorial Comment. J Urol, 197(3 Pt 2), 917.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- Jacobson DL, Yerkes EB (In Press). Ambiguous Genitalia. In Kevin C. Chung (Ed.), Operative Techniques in Plastic Surgery (1). Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer.