See All General Surgeons in Folsom, CA

Dr. Joelle Jakobsen, MD

General Surgery*
Dr. Joelle Jakobsen, MD
4.3 (37 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

Share
icon-circle-check
Link Copied!
Profile link copied to clipboard!
Map Pin Small Folsom, CA
Dr. Joelle Jakobsen, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Folsom, CA.
Dr. Joelle Jakobsen, MD
4.3 (37 Ratings)
 Share
icon-circle-check
Link Copied!
Profile link copied to clipboard!

Dr. Joelle Jakobsen, MD

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

Offers telehealth

Dr. Joelle Jakobsen, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Folsom, CA.
Brought to you by

About

Dr. Joelle Jakobsen, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Folsom, CA and has 28 years experience. They graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in 1996 and completed a residency at Loma Linda University Med Center-General Surgery.They currently practice at UC Davis Spine Center and are affiliated with Mercy San Juan Medical Center, Mercy Hospital of Folsom and Woodland Memorial Hospital. Dr. Jakobsen has experience treating conditions like Gallstones and Cholecystitis and Gallstones among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Jakobsen received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 37 times. Their 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.

Explains Conditions Well

Patients said this doctor explains conditions well.

Friendly Staff

Patients said the staff was friendly.

Easy Scheduling

Patients said scheduling was easy.

Locations

  1. 1 Dignity Health Mercy Medical Group
    1730 Prairie City Rd Ste 120, Folsom, CA 95630
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (916) 306-7951
    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

Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Gallstones
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Gallstones
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Gallstones
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Abdominal Pain
Breast Abscess
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
  • View other providers who treat Lipomas
Pancreatic Cancer
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Biopsy of Breast
Breast Reconstruction
Breast Reduction
Colectomy
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Lumpectomy
Mastectomy
Port Placements or Replacements
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Ascites
  • View other providers who treat Ascites
Barrett's Esophagus
Basal Type Breast Cancer
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bladder Diverticulum
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Brain Injury
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)
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Gynecomastia
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
  • View other providers who treat Ileus
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inflammatory Breast Cancer
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Invasive Breast Cancer
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma
Locally Advanced Breast Cancer
Lung Cancer
Male Breast Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Melanoma
  • View other providers who treat Melanoma
Metastatic Breast Cancer
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Perirectal Abscess
Pleural Effusion
Pre-Invasive Breast Cancer
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Testicular Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Anoscopy
  • View other providers who treat Anoscopy
Bile Duct Procedure
Breast Lift Surgery
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colostomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision
  • View other providers who treat Excision
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Robotic Assist
Gastroenterology Procedures
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Skin Grafts
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Jakobsen
4.3
Based on 37 Reviews
5 Stars (29)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (2)
1 Star (5)

Leave a review

How likely are you to recommend Dr. Jakobsen?

(Select your rating)
Patient Reviews
Jan 11, 2024
I love my doctor
— Jan 11, 2024
See more reviews on Healthgrades
Photo: Dr. Joelle Jakobsen, MD
How would you rate your experience with Dr. Joelle Jakobsen, MD?
  • Likelihood of recommending Dr. Jakobsen to family and friends

Dr. Jakobsen'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. Jakobsen

  • 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. Joelle Jakobsen, MD.

Insurance Accepted

* Please verify this information when scheduling an appointment.
  • Choice Plus POS II
  • Advantage-CA HMO
    Advantage-CA PPO
    Balanced (Prudent Buyer)-CA PPO
    Blue Cross (CACare) - Individual-CA HMO
    Blue Cross (CACare) - Large Group-CA HMO
    Blue Cross (CACare) - Small Group-CA HMO
    Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Individual-CA PPO
    Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Large Group-CA PPO
    Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Small Group-CA PPO
    Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Student Health-CA PPO
    Blue Cross-CA HMO-POS
    Bronze (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Bronze EPO (Prudent Buyer / Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Bronze EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA
    Dignity Health Custom Advantage-CA HMO
    Dignity Health EPO / PPO-CA
    Dignity Health Ventura EPO/PPO-CA
    EPO-CA
    Gold (CaliforniaCare HMO/ Small Grp) HMO
    Gold (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Gold Advantage-CA PPO
    Gold EPO (Prudent Buyer / Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Gold EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA
    Gold Select (Select / Small Grp)-CA HMO
    Lumenos Plans-CA PPO
    MemorialCare Custom-CA PPO
    National (BlueCard Basic) PPO
    National (BlueCard) PPO
    PERS Choice / PERSCare Providers-CA PPO
    PERS Select-CA HMO
    PERS Traditional-CA HMO
    Platinum (CaliforniaCare HMO/ Small Grp) HMO
    Platinum (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Platinum Select (Select / Small Grp)-CA HMO
    Select Plus-CA HMO
    Select-CA HMO
    Silver (CaliforniaCare HMO/ Small Grp) HMO
    Silver (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Silver Advantage-CA PPO
    Silver EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA
    Silver Select (Select / Small Grp)-CA HMO
    Tenet Network-CA PPO
    Traditional
    Traditional PPO
    UC Care-CA PPO
    UC CORE-CA PPO
    UC Health Savings Plan-CA
    UC High Option Supplement to Medicare-CA
    UC Medicare with Prescription Drugs-CA PPO
    UC Medicare without Prescription Drugs-CA PPO
    UC Resident and Fellows-CA PPO
    UCSHIP-CA PPO
    USC Plan (Two Tiered Network)-CA HMO
  • Blue Card PPO
    Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
  • BPS Healthcare PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Cigna PPO
    LocalPlus
    Open Access Plus
  • Blue Cross Advantage PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
    First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Tricare
  • Health Payors Organization PPO
  • Mental Health Network (MHN)
  • Interplan Health Group
    Interplan Health Group PPO
  • Managed Care PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
  • Joint Benefit Trust PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Networks By Design PPO
  • United Healthcare
  • York Risk Services PPO

About Me

Care Philosophy

  • I want to make a difference in people's life, make them feel whole again, and get them back in their normal routine, pain free, with a speedy recovery.  Our team understands there is no convenient time for a hernia repair, gallbladder or appendix removal, or a breast or colon cancer diagnosis. These conditions can upset your world, but we are here as a team to help you through the process, to take care of you, and to provide minimal disruption in your life. 

Care Philosophy
Biography
  • Dr. Joelle Jakobsen, MD is a general surgery specialist 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*
  • *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

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
Common Questions and Answers
Responses are sourced directly from patients.
Does Dr. Jakobsen communicate via email?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Jakobsen offer telehealth services or virtual visits?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Jakobsen offer an online patient portal?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Jakobsen have free onsite parking?
1 user said yes.
Yes
(1)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Jakobsen offer weekend visits?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Jakobsen offer evening visits?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Jakobsen specialize in working with children or adolescents?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Jakobsen specialize in working with seniors?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Jakobsen specialize in couples therapy?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Jakobsen specialize in working with LGBTQ+ community?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Jakobsen 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. Joelle Jakobsen, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Jakobsen's profile.

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

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

    6501 Coyle Ave, Carmichael, CA

  • Mercy Hospital of Folsom

    1650 Creekside Dr, Folsom, CA

  • Woodland Memorial Hospital

    1325 Cottonwood St, Woodland, CA

Dr. Joelle Jakobsen, MD

Dr. Joelle Jakobsen, MD

(37)

Make an appointment

(916) 306-7951
Brought to you by and on staff at Logo: