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Dr. Douglas Jacobson, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 49
Dr. Douglas Jacobson, MD
4.7 (27 Ratings)
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Dr. Douglas Jacobson, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Santa Barbara, CA.
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Dr. Douglas Jacobson, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 49
Santa Barbara, CA
Accepting new patients
19 years of experience
Dr. Douglas Jacobson, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Santa Barbara, CA.

About

Dr. Jacobson graduated from Yale School of Medicine in 2005 and completed a residency at University of Washington.Dr. Douglas Jacobson, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Santa Barbara, CA and has 19 years experience. Dr. Jacobson currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. Dr. Jacobson has experience treating conditions like Visual Field Defects, Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis) and Floaters among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Jacobson received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 27 times. Dr. Jacobson's office accepts new patients. Dr. Jacobson also speaks Spanish. Dr. Jacobson is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Visual Field Defects
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Floaters
Visual Field Defects
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Floaters
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Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Dislocation of Lens
Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anisocoria
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Blindness
Cataract
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Chorioretinal Scars
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Diseases
Corneal Erosion
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Disorder of Choroid
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Ectropion of Eyelid
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Glaucoma
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Hordeolum
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Keratoconus
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Macular Hole
Migraine
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Ocular Hypertension
Orbital Fracture
Paralytic Strabismus
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pterygium
Senile Cataracts
Shingles
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Squamous Blepharitis
Strabismus
Tear Duct Disorders
Cataract Removal Surgery
Dilation of Outflow Canal
Glaucoma Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Tear Duct Surgery
Acute Endophthalmitis
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Astigmatism
Bell's Palsy
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blocked Tear Duct
Brow Ptosis
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chalazion
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Color Blindness
Conjunctiva Cyst
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Eye Disease
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Esotropia
Exotropia
Eye Injuries
Eye Pain
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Eye Trauma
Eyelid Growth
Eyelid Spasm
Farsightedness
Foreign Body in Eye
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Graves' Disease
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hyphema
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Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iridocyclitis
Keratitis
Lazy Eye
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Macular or Retinal Edema
Nearsightedness
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Nystagmus
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Optic Neuritis
Parasitic Endophthalmitis
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoschisis
Solar Retinopathy
Stye
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Trichiasis
Uveitis
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Vascular Disease
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
B-Scan Ultrasound
Botox® Injection
Clear Lens Surgery to Correct Near and Far Vision Simultaneous
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Cornea Surgery
Diabetes Eye Care
Excision of Chalazion
Eye Examination
Eye Surgery
Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Intraocular Lens Implant Surgery
Laceration Repair
LASIK
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Pterygium Surgery
Ptosis (Eyelids) Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
YAG Laser Capsulotomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • Medicaid
  • United Healthcare
  • Medicare
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
  • CenCal Health
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Choice Care PPO
  • Blue Shield of California
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  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • Aetna
  • Medicaid of California
  • Cigna
  • Bronze 60 HDHP AI-AN (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA EPO
  • Tricare
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield

Locations

  1. 1 Foothill Surgery Center at Sansum Clinic
    4151 Foothill Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93110
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 12:00
  2. 2 Eye Specialists of Santa Barbara
    1919 State St Ste 303, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

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Patient Reviews
Jul 15, 2024
Dr. Douglas W. Jacobson is an excellent doctor! I am so fortunate to have found such an informative and skilled physician. He diagnosed my eyes with a Narrow Angle condition I did not know I had. He treated both my eyes with great success! Very grateful!
— Jul 15, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Yale School of Medicine
    2005
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Stanford University
    2006
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Washington
    2008
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Douglas Jacobson, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Jacobson's profile.

Dr. Jacobson frequently treats the following conditions: Visual Field Defects, Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis) and Floaters. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Douglas Jacobson, MD is affiliated with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Douglas Jacobson, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital

    400 W Pueblo St, Santa Barbara, CA