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Dr. Joelle Jakobsen, MD

General Surgery* Age 54
Dr. Joelle Jakobsen, MD
4.4 (48 Ratings)

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Dr. Joelle Jakobsen, MD

General Surgery* Age 54
Folsom, CA
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Joelle Jakobsen, MD is a General Surgeon in Folsom, CA.
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Dr. Jakobsen graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in 1996 and completed a residency at Loma Linda University Med Center-General Surgery.Dr. Joelle Jakobsen, MD is a General Surgeon in Folsom, CA and has 28 years experience. Dr. Jakobsen currently practices at UC Davis Spine Center and are affiliated with Mercy Hospital of Folsom, Mercy San Juan Medical Center and Woodland Memorial Hospital. Dr. Jakobsen has experience treating conditions like Gallstones and Intestinal Diverticulitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Jakobsen received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 48 times. Dr. Jakobsen's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Jakobsen is board certified in Critical Care Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

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Friendly Staff

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Easy Scheduling

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Locations

  1. 1 Dignity Health Mercy Medical Group
    1730 Prairie City Rd Ste 120, Folsom, CA 95630
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    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

Experience and Background Check

Gallstones
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Gallstones
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Gallstones
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Breast Lump
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Intestinal Obstruction
Breast Cancer
Incisional Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Wound Repair
Abdominal Pain
Anal or Rectal Pain
Appendicitis
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Hemorrhoids
Ileus
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Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Lipomas
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Lobular Carcinoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Traumatic Brain Injury
Umbilical Hernia
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anoscopy
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Biopsy of Breast
Breast Reconstruction
Breast Reduction
Colectomy
Excision of Breast Tumor
Gallbladder Removal
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Lumpectomy
Mastectomy
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Basal Type Breast Cancer
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bladder Diverticulum
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Abscess
Breast Cancer During Pregnancy
Breast Cancer Recurrence
Breast Diseases
Breast Duct Papilloma
Breast Fibroadenoma
Breast Infections
Breast Tumor
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Carcinoma in Situ
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inflammatory Breast Cancer
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Invasive Breast Cancer
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Locally Advanced Breast Cancer
Lung Cancer
Male Breast Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Megacolon
Melanoma
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Metastatic Breast Cancer
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Perirectal Abscess
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Effusion
Pre-Invasive Breast Cancer
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Testicular Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Ulcerative Colitis
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Vulvar Cancer
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Bile Duct Procedure
Breast Lift Surgery
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colostomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision
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Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastroenterology Procedures
Gastrotomy
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Open Appendectomy
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Parathyroidectomy
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Skin Grafts
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Thoracentesis
Thyroidectomy
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Jakobsen
4.4
Based on 48 Reviews
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2 Stars (2)
1 Star (5)

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Sep 22, 2024
Dr. Jakobsen continues to hold my respect for her firm and caring attitude towards her patients.
— Sep 22, 2024
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Joelle Jakobsen, MD is a general surgeon in Folsom, CA and has over 27 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in 1996. She specializes in General Surgery, Critical Care Surgery, and more.
Biography
Specialties*
General Surgery
Critical Care Surgery
Trauma Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • Loma Linda University School of Medicine
    1996
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Critical Care Surgery and General Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Loma Linda University Medical Center
    1997
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Loma Linda University Med Center-General Surgery
    2001
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Orlando Regional Medical Center-Surgical Critical Care
    2002
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Joelle Jakobsen, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Jakobsen's profile.

Dr. Jakobsen frequently treats the following conditions: Gallstones and Intestinal Diverticulitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Joelle Jakobsen, MD is affiliated with Mercy Hospital of Folsom, Mercy San Juan Medical Center and Woodland Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Joelle Jakobsen, MD holds board certification in Critical Care Surgery and General Surgery.

Dr. Jakobsen has over 28 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mercy Hospital of Folsom

    1650 Creekside Dr, Folsom, CA

  • Mercy San Juan Medical Center

    6501 Coyle Ave, Carmichael, CA

  • Woodland Memorial Hospital

    1325 Cottonwood St, Woodland, CA

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