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Specialties
Board Certification
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American Board of Urology
American Board of Urology (Sub: Pediatric Urology)
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Patient Rating
Patients consistently praise Dr. Jacobson for clear, thorough communication and excellent bedside manner. Commenters describe her as kind, patient, and professional, able to make children feel comfortable while addressing parents' concerns. Families say she explains diagnoses, risks, and treatment options clearly, listens carefully, and involves them in decisions, which builds confidence and trust. Several reviews also note a supportive team and a well-managed visit experience.
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4.7
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303 reviews
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The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers. The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
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Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments |
Surgery
-Associate Professor (Clinical) |
|---|---|
| Academic Divisions |
Urology
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| Board Certification |
American Board of Urology
American Board of Urology (Sub: Pediatric Urology)
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Education history
| Fellowship | Pediatric Urology - Northwestern University | Fellow |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Training | Health Services and Outcomes Research - Northwestern University | M.S. |
| Residency | Urology - Vanderbilt University | Resident |
| Professional Medical | Medicine - University of Pittsburgh | M.D. |
| Graduate Training | Education - Fordham University | M.S. |
| Undergraduate | Religion - Princeton University | A.B. |
Selected Publications
Journal Article
- Flink CC, Hobohm RE, Zhang B, Jacobson DL, England EB (2024). Effects of night-float shifts on cognitive function among radiology residents. Emerg Radiol, 31(5), 725-731.
- Swallow MS, Sharadin CA, Schaeffer AJ, Jacobson DL, Lau GA (2024). Anterior deflected urinary stream in female children: description of a unique clinical entity and surgical management. Front Pediatr, 12, 1434021.
- Cull JN, Jacobson DL, Lau GA, Cartwright PC, Wallis MC, Skarda D, Swendiman R, Schaeffer AJ (2023). Internal hernia with volvulus after major abdominal reconstructions in pediatric urology - An infrequently reported and potentially devastating complication. J Pediatr Urol, 19(4), 402.e1-402.e7.
- Cull JN, Jacobson DL, Schaeffer AJ (2023). Spontaneous and rapid transcanalicular translocation of a previously retractile testicle into the abdomen of a post-pubertal, teenage male. Urol Case Rep, 48, 102397.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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, Johnson EK (2019). AUTHOR REPLY. Urology, 140, 149.
- 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.
- 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.
Review
- Jacobson DL, Lau GA (2023). Outcomes of Current Bladder Outlet Techniques for Neurogenic Bladder Dysfunction. [Review]. Curr Bladder Dysfunct Rep, 18(4), 333-345.
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.
Editorial
- Bogdana Schmidt, Deborah L Jacobson (2024). Starting a robotics practice in urology: Transition from open to robotic.
The doctor was very patient since this time it is my son who needs surgery, and she was very patient with us, she listened to us, and she is very professional and very humane. [TRANSLATED]
Always friendly and very good service [TRANSLATED]
He is a very kind person [TRANSLATED]
Doctor Jacobson treats the children she sees at their maturity level. It was important to my teen daughter that she had a provider that spoke to her as if she were an almost adult. Doctor Jacobson made sure we understood all of our options and answered every question we came up with honestly and with our best interest at heart. Though our treatment has resolved and concluded, she will always be an awesome part of our medical family. I would recommend her to everyone looking for her specialty.
An excellent professional, my daughter and we felt comfortable and safe with Dr. Deborah. [TRANSLATED]
Dr. Jacobson is great! She explained things clearly about my child's care and helped us feel comfortable about future care.
So kind and patient
Excellent professional. We admire, respect, and appreciate everything she does for our Angel. [TRANSLATED]
Extremely professional and caring doctor.
Dr. Jacobson was very helpful and explained things in a way that was easy to understand.
Dr. Jacobsen is very thorough and kind, she takes the time to explain things to you. We loved her!
Dr. Jacobson is an amazing doctor! She helped us understand exactly what we were dealing with when it came to our child.
Very good specialist, very attentive with us and above all very patient, she is an excellent doctor. [TRANSLATED]
She was very thorough with the options for my son. Told us her opinion and his doctors opinion but ultimately left the decision to us.
Dr. Jacobson will help bring confidence and hope to any issue you need care for. She listens and answers all questions, as many times as you need. She makes our son feel comfortable even as a young toddler.
Very intelligent and caring doctor. She is very good at making children feel comfortable and she explains things really well.
Excellent physician. Would recommend to anyone needing pediatric urology care.
We couldn't ask for a better Doctor or staff.
Dr. Jacobson was very patient with me and all my questions. When I needed some clarification on the upcoming procedure she so kindly took her time to explain and gave me so much respect. Also, the way she took notes and informed me of their next plan of action was very helpful and appreciated.
Very kind, I really liked how he gave the basic information about my baby's situation. [TRANSLATED]
No wait times, and Dr Jacobson had a great bedside manner. She is good at what she does.
Deborah Jacobson was extremely knowledgeable and made us feel comfortable with her assessment. She treated our son with respect and made him feel at ease. We would highly recommend her and her team.
Dr. Jacobson was great! Very informative and thorough with our options
Dr Jacobsen and her team are fantastic. The visit went great and we were given so many answers as well as peace regarding all aspects of our challenge. Wonderful.
Two words 'The Best'. She was precise and clear, relating relevant information in a timely manner, and informing me of all risk associated with the surgery.
Dr. Jacobson is the worst dr I have ever seen in my life. How does this person work in pediatrics? So cold, unkind, unsympathetic, and completely rude. She would start talking over me before I could even finish asking my question. She acted so annoyed like we were wasting her time. Zero compassion. I forgot to bring up some very important health issues because I felt like she was jumping down my throat the whole time. I mentioned to a family member that I wish I was able to ask about one very specific issue and their response was, well she wouldn't have listened to you anyways. 100% true. I have 5 children. I have been to many many doctor's appointments including several specialists and more specifically, urologists. None have EVER talked down to me like this or treated me and my child this way. We wasted all day traveling to and from this appointment and were there with the dr for 5 minutes. Sad for my child that as a parent I was not able to provide adequate healthcare for my child.
Es una excelente persona y excelente profesional. Su trato es muy amable, mi hija se sintió muy feliz en la consulta.
dr Jacobson was very kind and made sure my son and I felt comfortable and understood everything needed to know. she was professional but personable too. nice traits to find in a knowledgeable doctor.