Deborah L. Jacobson
( out of 111 reviews )

Deborah L. Jacobson, MD, MS

Languages spoken: Spanish, English

Clinical Locations

Pediatric Specialty Center

801-662-5555

Layton Parkway Clinic

801-662-5555

  • 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.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    American Board of Urology

    Patient Rating

    4.7 /5
    ( out of 111 reviews )

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    July 20, 2023

    She truly cares and takes the time to think though your childs options and to explain them clearly to you. She makes a clear road map of what your future care options and goals look like.

    May 25, 2023

    She is a very professional and knowledgeable health care provider.

    May 23, 2023

    Buena doctora

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  • 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.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Surgery -Primary
    Academic Divisions Urology
    Board Certification
    American Board of Urology

    Education history

    Fellowship Pediatric Urology - Northwestern University Fellow
    Health Services and Outcomes Research - Northwestern University M.S.
    Residency Urology - Vanderbilt University Resident
    Medicine - University of Pittsburgh M.D.
    Graduate Training Education - Fordham University M.S.
    Religion - Princeton University A.B.