Specialties
Board Certification
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American Board of Urology
American Board of Urology (Sub: Pediatric Urology)
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Patient Rating
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.
Patient Comments
Patient comments are gathered from our patient experience survey and displayed in their entirety. For the convenience of our visitors, some patient comments have been translated from their original language into English while preserving their original meaning as accurately as possible. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
She was fantastic!
She was very nice and made sure I understood and was ok with the plan moving forward.
Dr. Jacobson was very good at explaining the procedures and the process. She explained it in details I needed, but also in a way 14-year-old son could follow. He felt secure that she would take care of him.
She is amazing and always goes the extra mile.
I wish I wouldve gotten a little more information rather than waiting for two weeks, I get it though.
she was in a hurry to get in and get out. after an infants surgery I expected A LOT more. no explanation of anything, my questions weren't answered because she "didn't know", I practically begged her to look at the surgery site to tell me if it looked okay. not what I expected at all.
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
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.
She was very kind, patient, and thorough. I appreciate her making an effort to make sure I understood our options and what treatment would look like. She was very welcoming to both of my kids, and humored my sons questions, even though he wasn't the patient. They both felt valued and listened to, even at 5 and 3 years old. That makes all the difference in a child's medical care. Thank you Dr. Jacobson!
Provided comments on first question regarding this experience.
Dr. Jacobson is knowledgeable and friendly. She is meticulous in explaining Im depth about the pros of cons of the procedure.
She listened to what I had to say and validated previous diagnosis and paths we have taken.
Dr. Jacobsen and the NP and the anesthesiologist were awesome
We absolutely love Dr Jacobson. She was very informative and very knowledgeable. She was amazing with our son.
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.
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 was very helpful and explained things in a way that was easy to understand.
She was very good at explaining things to us, even drawing diagrams. Taking time to answer our questions and never made us feel rushed. Kind and gentle with our baby.
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.
we really liked Doctor Jacobsen
Extremely professional and caring doctor.
No wait times, and Dr Jacobson had a great bedside manner. She is good at what she does.
She is a very professional and knowledgeable health care provider.
Awesome. Thoughtful. Knowledgeable. Very polite and answered my questions. Made me feel good and that she genuinely cared about me. Thank you!
Dr Jacobsen has been wonderful to help our little girl, we appreciate her and all those who choose to help kids at primary childrens hospital, after a couple of stays it is amazing the level of care and kindness provided cannot say enough good things about those who choose to help kids.
Buena doctora
the doctor seemed annoyed by my questions.
Doctor Jacobson is fantastic!! She's personal and professional and she has done such a great job with my daughter's health. She explains things so well and is very approachable. I feel so comfortable bringing my child in, knowing she'll receive great care and I feel comfortable asking my questions. I couldn't be more grateful for all their help!!
Excellent doctor! Approachable, kind, honest, humble, smart, patient... I will be requesting her for future appointments.
Dr. Jacobson was excellent with our baby and was very thorough with her exam and explanation. She made everyone feel very comfortable!
Dr. Jacobson did not take the time to interact with my child before jumping in. In a pediatric specialty that is my main concern other that five star skill and treatment. I also had to ask A LOT of questions about how the resulting procedure would go. She may do it every day, but to a parent, it is usually unknown.
Shes excellent. I trust her completely!
Dr Jacobsen is thorough in her explanations, takes time to ensure we understand and awesome to work with
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.
Very kind, I really liked how he gave the basic information about my baby's situation. [TRANSLATED]
She was so awesome! She was so nice and very thorough and so good to my little boy! He loved her too!
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.
The doctor answered my questions with great care
she made a scary visit more comfortable! really explained everything!
good
Dr. Jacobson was great with our son. She explained everything to him so he felt more comfortable.
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.
Es una excelente persona y excelente profesional. Su trato es muy amable, mi hija se sintió muy feliz en la consulta.
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.
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.
So kind and patient
Very good specialist, very attentive with us and above all very patient, she is an excellent doctor. [TRANSLATED]
Excellent professional. We admire, respect, and appreciate everything she does for our Angel. [TRANSLATED]
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.
We couldn't ask for a better Doctor or staff.
Dr Jacobsen made both my toddler son and I feel comfortable right away and confident with the plan. Would highly recommend!
She was fantastic, on point, helpful and gave the support I need to take care of my babies needs.
Dr. Jacobson was phenomenal with my son and took the time to inform us thoroughly.
Es muy buena. Explica muy bien
Dr. Jacobson is an amazing doctor! She helped us understand exactly what we were dealing with when it came to our child.
Dr. Jacobsen is very thorough and kind, she takes the time to explain things to you. We loved her!
Dr. Jacobson was very informative and kind. She took the time to answer any questions we had. She also kept us updated with any new information she had which made us feel at ease.
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.
appointment went great until after my baby's surgery. there was no after care instructions both orally or written. I had to press both the nurse and doctor for them. I felt they gave my son surgery and handed him to me and showed me the door. it was very disappointing
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.
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.
Very thorough, but talks so fast and doesn't leave much time or opportunity to ask questions.
Dr. Jacobson was great! Very informative and thorough with our options
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.
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments |
Surgery
-Assistant Professor (Clinical) |
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| 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
| Undergraduate | Religion - Princeton University | A.B. |
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| Graduate Training | Education - Fordham University | M.S. |
| Professional Medical | Medicine - University of Pittsburgh | M.D. |
| Residency | Urology - Vanderbilt University | Resident |
| Fellowship | Pediatric Urology - Northwestern University | Fellow |
| Graduate Training | Health Services and Outcomes Research - Northwestern University | M.S. |
Selected Publications
Journal Article
- Dovey S, McIntyre K, Jacobson D, Catov J, Wakim (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. Fertility and sterility, 96(3), 585-9.
- Jacobson DL, Johnson E (2017). Varicoceles in the pediatric and adolescent population: threat to future fertility?. Fertility and sterility, 108(3), 370-377.
- Jacobson DL, Thomas JC, Pope J 4th, Tanaka ST, Clayton DB, Brock JW 3rd, Adams M (2017). Update on Continent Catheterizable Channels and the Timing of their Complications. The Journal of urology, 197(3 Pt 2), 871-876.
- Jacobson DL, Flink CC, Johnson EK, Maizels M, Yerkes EB, Lindgren BW, Liu DB, Rosoklija I, Cheng EY, Gong E (2018). The Correlation between Serial Ultrasound and Diuretic Renography in Children with Severe Unilateral Hydronephrosis. The Journal of urology, 200(2), 440-447.
- Jacobson DL, Shannon R, Johnson EK, Gong EM, Liu DB, Flink CC, Meyer T, Cheng EY, Lindgren B (2019). Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Reoperative Repair for Failed Pyeloplasty in Children: An Updated Series. The Journal of urology, 201(5), 1005-1011.
- Jacobson DL, Johnson E (2017). Editorial Comment. The Journal of urology, 197(3 Pt 2), 917.
- Johnson EK, Jacobson DL, Finlayson C, Yerkes EB, Goetsch AL, Leeth EA, Cheng E (2020). Proximal Hypospadias-Isolated Genital Condition or Marker of More?. The Journal of urology, 204(2), 345-352.
- Johnson EK, Jacobson DL, Finlayson C, Yerkes EB, Goetsch AL, Leeth EA, Cheng E (2020). Reply by Authors. The Journal of urology, 204(2), 352.
- D'Oro 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 E (2020). Patient and Caregiver Attitudes toward Disorders of Sex Development Nomenclature. The Journal of urology, 204(4), 835-842.
- Jacobson DL, Balmert LC, Holl JL, Rosoklija I, Davis MM, Johnson E (2021). Nationwide Circumcision Trends: 2003 to 2016. The Journal of urology, 205(1), 257-263.
- 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 (2009). Middle turbinate flap for skull base reconstruction: cadaveric feasibility study. The Laryngoscope, 119(11), 2094-8.
- Zambrano Navia M, Jacobson DL, Balmert LC, Rosoklija I, Holl JL, Davis MM, Johnson E (2020). State-Level Public Insurance Coverage and Neonatal Circumcision Rates. Pediatrics, 146(5),
- Jacobson DL, Shannon R, Cheng EY, Green JR, Rigsby CK, Schroeder SK, Malhotra NR, Rosoklija I, Holl JL, Johnson E (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 E (2019). Author Reply. Urology, 126, 186.
- Jacobson DL, D'Oro A, Abdullah F, Barsness KA, Liu DB, Maizels M, Rosoklija I, Johnson E (2020). Caregiver Reported Reasons for Delay of Neonatal Circumcision. Urology, 140, 143-149.
- Jacobson DL, Johnson E (2020). AUTHOR REPLY. Urology, 140, 149.
- Johnson EK, Malhotra NR, Shannon R, Jacobson DL, Green J, Rigsby CK, Holl JL, Cheng E (2017). Urinary tract infection after voiding cystourethrogram. Journal of pediatric urology, 13(4), 384.e1-384.e7.
- Shannon R, Jacobson D, Gong E, Lindgren B (2020). Robot-assisted laparoscopic pyelotomy and ileal ureter substitution: video demonstration. Journal of pediatric urology, 16(2), 255.
- Lynch KA Jr, Brown RF, Steinhagen E, Jacobson DL, Malhotra N, Hendershot K, Brownson KE, Bialowas C, Abdou H, Smith BK, Miller (2021). Transition from trainee to educator in the operating room: A needs assessment and framework to support junior faculty. American journal of surgery, 223, 1112-1119.
- Matta R, Horns JJ, Jacobson DL, Schaeffer AJ, Wallis MC, Lau G (2022). National trends and outcomes in the use of intravesical botulinum toxin and enterocystoplasty among patients with myelomeningocele. Urology, 166, 289-296.
- Cull JN, Jacobson DL, Lau GA, Cartwright PC, Wallis MC, Skarda D, Swendiman R, Schaeffer A (2023). Internal hernia with volvulus after major abdominal reconstructions in pediatric urology - An infrequently reported and potentially devastating complication. Journal of pediatric urology, 19(4), 402.e1-402.e7.
- Flink CC, Hobohm RE, Zhang B, Jacobson DL, England E (2024). Effects of night-float shifts on cognitive function among radiology residents. Emergency radiology, 31(5), 725-731.
- Swallow MS, Sharadin CA, Schaeffer AJ, Jacobson DL, Lau G (2024). Anterior deflected urinary stream in female children: description of a unique clinical entity and surgical management. Frontiers in pediatrics, 12, 1434021.
- Cull JN, Jacobson DL, Schaeffer A (2023). Spontaneous and rapid transcanalicular translocation of a previously retractile testicle into the abdomen of a post-pubertal, teenage male. Urology case reports, 48, 102397.
Review
- Jacobson DL,Lau G (2023). Outcomes of Current Bladder Outlet Techniques for Neurogenic Bladder Dysfunction. Current bladder dysfunction reports, 18(4), 333-345.
Book Chapter
- Jacobson DL, Cheng EY, Lindgren B (2019). Secondary UPJ Management and Reoperative Pyeloplasty.
- Jacobson DL, Yerkes E (2019). Ambiguous Genitalia. 1,
Editorial
- Bogdana Schmidt, Deborah L. Jacobso (2024). Starting a robotics practice in urology: Transition from open to robotic.