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Dr. Vinita Jacob, MD

Gastroenterology*
Dr. Vinita Jacob, MD
4.6 (164 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

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Dr. Vinita Jacob, MD is a Gastroenterologist in New York, NY.
Dr. Vinita Jacob, MD
4.6 (164 Ratings)
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Dr. Vinita Jacob, MD

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

Offers telehealth

Dr. Vinita Jacob, MD is a Gastroenterologist in New York, NY.
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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 23 years experience. Dr. Jacob currently practices at Jill Roberts Center for Inflammatory Bowel Disease 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 164 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

Experience and Background Check

Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Crohn's Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Crohn's Disease
Intestinal Ulcer
Chronic Gastritis
Colorectal Polyp
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Duodenal Polypectomy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Barrett's Esophagus
Bowel Strangulation
Cholangitis
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Duodenal Cancer
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Gallstones
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis B
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Lactose Intolerance
Meckel's Diverticulum
Pelvic Abscess
Pernicious Anemia
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Enteritis
Vitamin B12 Anemia
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

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Jacob
4.6
Based on 164 Reviews
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1 Star (13)

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Dec 05, 2024
I have been going to Vinita for more than 10 years. She is thorough, I trust she is managing my care well.
— Dec 05, 2024
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Vinita Jacob, MD is a gastroenterologist in New York, NY and has over 22 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE in 2001. She specializes in Gastroenterology.
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Gastroenterology
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE
    2001
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Baylor Affiliated Hospitals
    2004
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Newyork-Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia University Medical Center
    2009
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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 23 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Weill Cornell Medical Center

    525 E 68th St, New York, NY

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