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Dr. Vinita Jacob, MD

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Dr. Vinita Jacob, MD
4.6 (158 Ratings)

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Dr. Vinita Jacob, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in New York, NY.
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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 Gastroenterology Specialist in New York, NY.

About

Dr. Vinita Jacob, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in New York, NY and has 23 years experience. They graduated from ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE in 2001 and completed a residency at Baylor Affiliated Hospitals.They currently practice 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, Crohn's Disease and Intestinal Ulcer among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Jacob received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 158 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Jacob 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
Crohn's Disease
Intestinal Ulcer
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Crohn's Disease
Intestinal Ulcer
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Crohn's Disease
Intestinal Ulcer
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Ulcerative Colitis
Constipation
Diarrhea
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Abdominal Pain
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Celiac Disease
Chronic Gastritis
Colorectal Polyp
Dehydration
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophagitis
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Indigestion
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Nausea
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Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pouchitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
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
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
Duodenal Ulcer
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
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
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)
Peptic Ulcer
Perimenopause
Pharyngitis
Pinched Nerve in Back
Plantar Fasciitis
Pneumonia
Polyuria
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Potassium Deficiency
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Prostatitis
Purpura
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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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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Jacob
4.6
Based on 158 Reviews
5 Stars (137)
4 Stars (6)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (3)
1 Star (12)

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Mar 07, 2024
Dr Jacobs is professional and compassionate. She listened to my concerns and gave treatment recommendations which I followed. We got to the root of what was going on with me and able to correct it.
JZ — Mar 07, 2024
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About Me

Care Philosophy

  • Dr. Jacob received her B.S. in biology from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and her medical doctorate from Albany Medical College. She completed her internal medicine training at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. She subsequently finished her gastroenterology training at Columbia Presbyterian, College of Physicians and Surgeons. She did further sub-specialty training with an advanced fellowship specifically in inflammatory bowel diseases under the tutelage of Dr. Ellen Scherl, Director of the Jill Roberts Center for Inflammatory Bowel Diseases.

Care Philosophy
Biography
  • Dr. Vinita Jacob, MD is a gastroenterology specialist 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

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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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, Crohn's Disease and Intestinal Ulcer. See more on Sharecare.

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

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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(212) 582-3422