Alan P. Jacobsen
Rating: 5.0 of 5
( out of 99 reviews )

Alan P. Jacobsen, MB, BCh, BAO

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Primary Location

Farmington Health Center

165 N. University Ave.
Farmington , UT 84025
801-213-3200
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Cardiovascular Center

Cardiovascular Center
50 N Medical Dr
Salt Lake City , UT 84132
801-585-7676
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  • Dr. Alan Jacobsen MB. BCh. BAO. is an Assistant Professor at the University of Utah School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from the University of Galway, Ireland. He completed a combined Medical/Surgical internship at the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland and basic specialty training in General Internal Medicine at University Hospital Galway, Ireland. He moved to the United States to pursue further medical training joining the the Osler Internal Medicine Residency at The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Maryland. He subsequently completed his Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship at The Johns Hopkins Hospital where he received dedicated training in Sports Cardiology and Echocardiography.

    Dr. Jacobsen is the director of the Sports Cardiology program at the University of Utah. He cares for a wide range of athletes including those participating in amateur competition, college sports and at the professional level. He oversees the cardiac preparticipation screening process for all University of Utah athletes and evaluates athletes presenting with cardiovascular symptoms or abnormal test results. He has experience in evaluating competitive athletes who have symptoms and provides a shared-decision making based management plan to those with with cardiovascular conditions.

    Dr. Jacobsen is part of the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy team at the University of Utah. He is a clinical trial site investigator for therapies directed towards helping patients with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy. His clinical duties involve ensuring an accurate diagnosis of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy based on clinical assessment, appropriate imaging and genetic evaluation. This is performed in parallel with the initiation of appropriate medical therapy and referral for surgical evaluation when indicated.

    Aside from medicine Dr. Jacobsen enjoys hiking with his wife and daughter, checking out coffee options in SLC and joining the RMCC on their group bike rides.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)
    American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Cardiovascular Disease)

    Patient Rating

    Rating: 5.0 out of 5
    5.0 /5
    ( out of 99 reviews )

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    Patient Comments

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    FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr Jacobsen is a very compassionate caring physician who should go far as a cardiologist.

    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Great Doc and guy, communicates well, friendly...

    FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr Jacobsen is a wonderful doctor. He listens to me and makes ne feel at ease. He explains everything in as much detail as I want. He discusses my care plan with me and makes sure that I agree. I have confidence that I am in excellent hands.

    FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    I recommend Doctor Jacobsen to my friends. He is knowledgeable and easy to talk to.

    FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr. Jacobsen is top notch! Excellent bedside manner. Had good understanding of risk factors and literature for treatment.

    FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    He took the time and made sure that everything was very clear and answered all of my questions

    FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    I am so grateful for Dr. Jacobsen. He has been so patient, kind, an thoughtful throughout this process. I am so extremely grateful for the incredible care I have received.

    FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    He listened to me! He explained what had happened, what could happen next and what could be done...without talking down to me. Great Dr.

    FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Thank you

  • Dr. Alan Jacobsen MB. BCh. BAO. is an Assistant Professor at the University of Utah School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from the University of Galway, Ireland. He completed a combined Medical/Surgical internship at the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland and basic specialty training in General Internal Medicine at University Hospital Galway, Ireland. He moved to the United States to pursue further medical training joining the the Osler Internal Medicine Residency at The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Maryland. He subsequently completed his Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship at The Johns Hopkins Hospital where he received dedicated training in Sports Cardiology and Echocardiography.

    Dr. Jacobsen is the director of the Sports Cardiology program at the University of Utah. He cares for a wide range of athletes including those participating in amateur competition, college sports and at the professional level. He oversees the cardiac preparticipation screening process for all University of Utah athletes and evaluates athletes presenting with cardiovascular symptoms or abnormal test results. He has experience in evaluating competitive athletes who have symptoms and provides a shared-decision making based management plan to those with with cardiovascular conditions.

    Dr. Jacobsen is part of the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy team at the University of Utah. He is a clinical trial site investigator for therapies directed towards helping patients with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy. His clinical duties involve ensuring an accurate diagnosis of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy based on clinical assessment, appropriate imaging and genetic evaluation. This is performed in parallel with the initiation of appropriate medical therapy and referral for surgical evaluation when indicated.

    Aside from medicine Dr. Jacobsen enjoys hiking with his wife and daughter, checking out coffee options in SLC and joining the RMCC on their group bike rides.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Internal Medicine -Assistant Professor (Clinical)
    Academic Divisions Cardiovascular Medicine
    Board Certification
    American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)
    American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Cardiovascular Disease)

    Education history

    Undergraduate Medicine, Surgery and Obstetrics - National University of Ireland, Galway M.B., B.Ch., BAO
    Internship Medicine and Surgery - Mater Misericordiae University Hospital Intern
    Residency General Internal Medicine Basic Specialist Training - University College Hospital Galway Resident
    Residency Internal Medicine Mayo Clinic Rotator - Mayo Clinic Resident
    Residency Internal Medicine - Johns Hopkins Hospital Resident
    Fellowship Cardiovascular Disease - Johns Hopkins Hospital Fellow

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Jacobsen AP, Khiew YC, Duffy E, O'Connell J, Brown E, Auwaerter PG, Blumenthal RS, Schwartz BS, McEvoy J (2022). Climate change and the prevention of cardiovascular disease. American journal of preventive cardiology, 12, 100391. (Read full publication)
    2. Raber I, Belanger MJ, Farahmand R, Aggarwal R, Chiu N, Al Rifai M, Jacobsen AP, Lipsitz LA, Juraschek S (2022). Orthostatic Hypotension in Hypertensive Adults: Harry Goldblatt Award for Early Career Investigators 2021. Hypertension (Dallas, Tex., 79(11), 2388-2396. (Read full publication)
    3. Jacobsen AP, McKittrick M, Daya N, Al Rifai M, McEvoy J (2022). Isolated Diastolic Hypertension and Risk of Cardiovascular Disease: Controversies in Hypertension-Con Side of the Argument. Hypertension (Dallas, Tex., 79(8), 1571-1578. (Read full publication)
    4. Jacobsen AP, McKittrick M, Daya N, Al Rifai M, McEvoy J (2022). Response to Isolated Diastolic Hypertension and Risk of Cardiovascular Disease: Controversies in Hypertension - Con Side of the Argument. Hypertension (Dallas, Tex., 79(8), 1570. (Read full publication)
    5. Jacobsen AP, Lim ZL, Chang B, Lambeth KD, Das TM, Gorry C, McCague M, Sharif F, Mylotte D, Wijns W, Serruys PWJC, Blumenthal RS, Martin SS, McEvoy J (2022). Contextualizing National Policies Regulating Access to Low-Dose Aspirin in America and Europe Using the Full Report of a Transatlantic Patient Survey of Aspirin in Preventive Cardiology. Journal of the American Heart Association, 11(8), e023995. (Read full publication)
    6. Jacobsen AP, Blumenthal R (2022). Cardiovascular Disease Is the Condition, Air Pollution the Risk Factor, Fossil Fuel Combustion the Cause. Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 79(2), e131. (Read full publication)
    7. Gaffney B, Jacobsen AP, Pallippattu AW, Leahy N, McEvoy J (2021). The Diastolic Blood Pressure J-Curve in Hypertension Management: Links and Risk for Cardiovascular Disease. Integrated blood pressure control, 14, 179-187. (Read full publication)
    8. Jacobsen AP, Lim ZL, Chang B, Lambeth KD, Das TM, Gorry C, McCague M, Wijns W, Serruys PWJC, Blumenthal RS, Martin SS, McEvoy J (2021). A Transatlantic Comparison of Patient-Reported Access to and Use of Aspirin in Contemporary Preventive Cardiology. Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 78(11), 1193-1195. (Read full publication)
    9. Jacobsen AP, Robledo-Gil T, Nahas-Vigon JH, Epstein JA, Berger ZD, Sufrin C (2021). Care for Incarcerated Patients Hospitalized with COVID-19. Journal of general internal medicine, 36(7), 2094-2099. (Read full publication)
    10. Jacobsen AP, Al Rifai M, Arps K, Whelton SP, Budoff MJ, Nasir K, Blaha MJ, Psaty BM, Blumenthal RS, Post WS, McEvoy J (2021). A cohort study and meta-analysis of isolated diastolic hypertension: searching for a threshold to guide treatment. European heart journal, 42(21), 2119-2129. (Read full publication)
    11. Prendiville T, Tanner R, Jacobsen AP, Margey R, McGorrian C, Casserly I (2021). Safety of Conscious Sedation for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Without an Anesthetist. The Journal of invasive cardiology, 33(3), E220-E224. (Read full publication)
    12. Jacobsen AP, Raber I, McCarthy CP, Blumenthal RS, Bhatt DL, Cusack RW, Serruys PWJC, Wijns W, McEvoy J (2020). Lifelong Aspirin for All in the Secondary Prevention of Chronic Coronary Syndrome: Still Sacrosanct or Is Reappraisal Warranted?. Circulation, 142(16), 1579-1590. (Read full publication)
    13. Jacobsen AP, Epstein J (2020). Dying Without COVID-19: End-of-Life Care for an Uninfected Incarcerated Patient. Mayo Clinic proceedings, 95(10), 2286-2288. (Read full publication)
    14. Prendiville T, Tanner R, Jacobsen AP, Margey R, McGorrian C, Casserly I (2021). Safety of Conscious Sedation for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Without an Anesthetist. The Journal of invasive cardiology, 33(3), E220-E224. (Read full publication)
    15. Rabbitt L, Byrne D, O'Connor P, Gorecka M, Jacobsen A, Lydon (2020). A pragmatic randomised controlled trial of SAFMEDS to produce fluency in interpretation of electrocardiograms. BMC medical education, 20(1), 102. (Read full publication)
    16. Jacobsen AP, McEvoy J (2020). Changing place for aspirin in primary prevention of cardiovascular disease. Drug and therapeutics bulletin, 58(1), 3-4. (Read full publication)
    17. Natoni A, Coyne MR, Jacobsen A, Rainey MD, O'Brien G, Healy S, Montagnoli A, Moll J, O'Dwyer M, Santocanale (2013). Characterization of a Dual CDC7/CDK9 Inhibitor in Multiple Myeloma Cellular Models. Cancers, 5(3), 901-18. (Read full publication)

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