Search

See All Gastroenterologists in Saint Petersburg, FL

Dr. Pothen Jacob, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 71
Dr. Pothen Jacob, MD
4.2 (55 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

Share
icon-circle-check
Link Copied!
Profile link copied to clipboard!
Dr. Pothen Jacob, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Petersburg, FL.
Dr. Pothen Jacob, MD
4.2 (55 Ratings)
Share
icon-circle-check
Link Copied!
Profile link copied to clipboard!

Dr. Pothen Jacob, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 71
Saint Petersburg, FL
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Pothen Jacob, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Petersburg, FL.

About

Dr. Jacob graduated from Christian Medical College, Vellore, India and completed a residency at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine - Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Pothen Jacob, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Petersburg, FL. Dr. Jacob currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Morton Plant Hospital. Dr. Jacob has experience treating conditions like Constipation among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Jacob received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 55 times. Dr. Jacob's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Jacob is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Experience Check

Enter a condition or procedure
Constipation
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Lactose Intolerance
Constipation
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Lactose Intolerance
Abdominal Pain
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
  • View other providers who treat Anemia
Barrett's Esophagus
Celiac Disease
Chronic Gastritis
Colorectal Polyp
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
  • View other providers who treat Diarrhea
Dysphagia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophagitis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Nausea
  • View other providers who treat Nausea
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Reflux Esophagitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Duodenal Polypectomy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Ascites
  • View other providers who treat Ascites
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Cirrhosis
Cirrhosis
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Cyclical Vomiting
Dehydration
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hereditary Amyloidosis
Hernia
  • View other providers who treat Hernia
Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
  • View other providers who treat Ileus
Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Ulcerative Colitis
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
  • View other providers who treat pH Probe
Proctosigmoidoscopy
Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

* Please verify this information when scheduling an appointment.
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
    HealthyBlue 2.0
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Preferred PPO
  • Aetna
    Choice Plus POS II
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    3901 66th St N Ste 201, Saint Petersburg, FL 33709
  2. 2 West Central Gastroenterology LLP
    3001 Executive Dr Ste 130, Clearwater, FL 33762
  3. 3 Office
    2044 Trinity Oaks Blvd Ste 120, Trinity, FL 34655
  4. 4 John H. Ahn. D.O.; PL.
    1840 Mease Dr Ste 305, Safety Harbor, FL 34695

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Jacob
4.2
Based on 55 Reviews
5 Stars (41)
4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (3)
1 Star (8)

Leave a review

How likely are you to recommend Dr. Jacob?

(Select your rating)
Patient Reviews
Nov 10, 2024
Dr Jacob demonstrated a sincere interest in his consultation with me. I was very impressed when he accurately repeated every detail or our discussion while dictating his notes!
— Nov 10, 2024
See more reviews on Healthgrades
Photo: Dr. Pothen Jacob, MD
How would you rate your experience with Dr. Pothen Jacob, MD?
  • Likelihood of recommending Dr. Jacob to family and friends

Dr. Jacob's Office & Staff

  • Ease of scheduling urgent appointments
  • Office environment, cleanliness, comfort, etc.
  • Staff friendliness and courteousness
  • Total wait time (waiting & exam rooms)

Experience with Dr. Jacob

  • Level of trust in provider's decisions
  • How well provider explains medical condition(s)
  • How well provider listens and answers questions
  • Hpends appropriate amount of time with patients

Tell Us About Yourself

  • Your gender:
  • Your age group:
  • Number of office visits you've had in the last 2 years:

Finish Here

  • How would you like to confirm your survey information?
    Standard text messaging and data rates may apply.
Thank you for sharing your feedback about Dr. Pothen Jacob, MD.
Claim Your Profile
Are you Dr. Pothen Jacob, MD?
Respond to reviews, add information, and reach more patients. Claiming is free and only takes a minute.

Claim my profile
Telehealth Options
This provider has not specified a telehealth appointment method. Would you still like to make an appointment with Dr. Jacob?
Call now to make an appointment
(727) 447-3100

About Me

Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
  • *Sharecare does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.
Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Christian Medical College, Vellore, India
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
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.

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine - Pittsburgh, PA
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Northwestern University Medical School and VA - Chicago, IL
Fellowship Hospital
Common Questions and Answers
Responses are sourced directly from patients.
Does Dr. Jacob communicate via email?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Jacob offer telehealth services or virtual visits?
1 user said yes.
Yes
(1)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Jacob offer an online patient portal?
1 user said yes.
Yes
(1)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Jacob have free onsite parking?
1 user said yes.
Yes
(1)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Jacob offer weekend visits?
No users said yes.
Yes
(0)
No
(1)
Does Dr. Jacob offer evening visits?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Jacob specialize in working with children or adolescents?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Jacob specialize in working with seniors?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Jacob specialize in couples therapy?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Jacob specialize in working with LGBTQ+ community?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Jacob accept insurance?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)

Frequently Asked Questions

Find contact information here to make an appointment.

A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Pothen Jacob, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Jacob's profile.

Dr. Pothen Jacob, MD is affiliated with Morton Plant Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Pothen Jacob, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Morton Plant Hospital

    300 Pinellas St, Clearwater, FL