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Dr. Paula Jacobus, MD

Geriatric Medicine* Age 67
Dr. Paula Jacobus, MD
3.3 (7 Ratings)

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Dr. Paula Jacobus, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Allentown, PA.
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Dr. Paula Jacobus, MD

Geriatric Medicine* Age 67
Allentown, PA
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Paula Jacobus, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Allentown, PA.

About

Dr. Paula Jacobus, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Allentown, PA and has 40 years experience. They graduated from University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine in 1984 and completed a residency at Vet Affairs Medical Center W La.They currently practice at Lehigh Valley Hospital and are affiliated with Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest. At present, Dr. Jacobus received an average rating of 3.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 7 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Jacobus is board certified in Geriatric Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Lehigh Valley Hospital Respiratory
    1627 Chew St, Allentown, PA 18102
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3.3
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Specialties*
Geriatric Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine
    1984
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Geriatric Medicine and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • York Hospital
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Vet Affairs Medical Center W La
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of California-Los Angeles
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Paula Jacobus, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Jacobus' profile.

Dr. Paula Jacobus, MD is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest.

Yes, Dr. Paula Jacobus, MD holds board certification in Geriatric Medicine and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest

    1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Allentown, PA