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Dr. Vinita Jacob, MD

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Dr. Vinita Jacob, MD
4.6 (168 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

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Dr. Vinita Jacob, MD

Gastroenterology*
New York, NY
Accepting new patients
24 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Vinita Jacob, MD is a Gastroenterologist in New York, NY.
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About

Dr. Jacob graduated from ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE in 2001 and completed a residency at Baylor Affiliated Hospitals. Dr. Vinita Jacob, MD is a Gastroenterologist in New York, NY and has 24 years experience. Dr. Jacob currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Weill Cornell Medical Center. Dr. Jacob has experience treating conditions like Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Jacob received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 168 times. Dr. Jacob's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Jacob is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Locations

  1. 1 Jill Roberts Center for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
    1283 York Ave # 9, New York, NY 10065
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Experience and Background Check

Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Crohn's Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Crohn's Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Crohn's Disease
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Intestinal Ulcer
Constipation
Diarrhea
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Abdominal Pain
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Celiac Disease
Chronic Gastritis
Colorectal Polyp
Dehydration
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Duodenal Ulcer
Esophagitis
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Indigestion
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Nausea
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Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pouchitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Duodenal Polypectomy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Acidosis
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Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Rhinitis
Animal Allergies
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asthma
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Atherosclerosis
Back Pain
Barrett's Esophagus
Bedsores
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Bowel Strangulation
Bronchospasm
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chest Pain
Cholangitis
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Pain
Cirrhosis
Cold Sore
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Dizziness
Dry Eyes
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Duodenal Cancer
Duodenitis
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Food Allergy
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastroparesis
Genital Warts
Gout
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Headache
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Heart Disease
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Herpes Simplex Infection
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypogonadism
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Insomnia
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Itchy Skin
Joint Pain
Lactose Intolerance
Laryngitis
Lipid Disorders
Low Back Pain
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Meckel's Diverticulum
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Perimenopause
Pernicious Anemia
Pharyngitis
Plantar Fasciitis
Pneumonia
Polyuria
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Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Prostatitis
Purpura
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Radiculopathy
Raynaud's Disease
Rectal Ulcer
Restless Leg Syndrome
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Rosacea
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Sarcoidosis
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Sickle Cell Disease
Sinus Tachycardia
Sleep Apnea
Stomal Ulcer
Symptomatic Menopause
Testicular Dysfunction
Thyroid Goiter
Tobacco Use Disorder
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vertigo
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Viral Enteritis
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Warts
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Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Gallbladder Scan
Gastroenterology Procedures
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Immunization Administration
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Function Test
Medication Management
pH Probe
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Proctosigmoidoscopy
Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Jacob
4.6
Based on 168 Reviews
5 Stars (146)
4 Stars (6)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (3)
1 Star (13)

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Patient Reviews
Feb 15, 2025
I liked her approach on my health condition Proposed the test that will be more hopefully to find the cause of my condition
Fatmire — Feb 15, 2025
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Insurance Accepted

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  • Oxford Health Plans
  • Medicaid
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  • Fidelis Care
  • Affinity Health Plan
  • Emblem Health
    Health Insurance Plan of Greater New York (HIP)
  • POMCO Group
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Vinita Jacob, MD is a gastroenterologist in New York, NY and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE in 2001. She specializes in Gastroenterology.
Biography
Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Specialties*
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE
    2001
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
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
  • Baylor Affiliated Hospitals
    2004
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Newyork-Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia University Medical Center
    2009
Fellowship Hospital
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Does Dr. Jacob offer telehealth services or virtual visits?
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Frequently Asked Questions

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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. Vinita Jacob, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Jacob's profile.

Dr. Jacob frequently treats the following conditions: Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Vinita Jacob, MD is affiliated with Weill Cornell Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Vinita Jacob, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Dr. Jacob has over 24 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Weill Cornell Medical Center

    525 E 68th St, New York, NY

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