Dr. Lawrence D Jacobs, MD

Dr. Lawrence D. Jacobs, MD

Dr. Lawrence D. Jacobs, MD

Languages: English
Phone: (410) 573-6480
Fax: (410) 573-9413

Contact this Provider:

 (410) 573-6480
Specialties
  • Cardiology
Conditions I Treat
  • abnormal coronary angiography
  • abnormal ecg
  • abnormal stress test
  • acute bacterial endocarditis
  • acute decompensated heart failure
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Procedures I Perform
  • abdominal duplex ultrasound
  • adenosine stress test
  • advanced lipid testing
  • anticoagulation
  • aortic valve surgery
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About the Provider

Lawrence D. Jacobs, MD is board certified in cardiology, echocardiography and nuclear cardiology. He has been named a fellow of the American College of Cardiology, based on outstanding professional achievement.

His interests include hypertension, high cholesterol, coronary artery disease, heart failure, preventative cardiology, heart valve disorders, nuclear stress testing, echocardiography, preoperative evaluations, transesophageal echocardiography, vascular disease, arrhythmias and atrial fibrillation.

His primary focus is the medical therapy of various cardiovascular disorders. This starts with prevention through healthy lifestyle recommendations and medications, when necessary. He strives to efficiently diagnose and treat patients’ symptoms, using proven, evidence-based approaches.

Dr. Jacobs’ feels it is imperative to treat the patient and not just the disease. He aims to educate patients while improving their health, because patients who understand their disease will have less anxiety and are far more likely to succeed in becoming and remaining healthy in the long run.

Education
  • Fellowship Program: University of Chicago Hospitals (2004)
  • Fellowship Program: University of Chicago Medical Center (2004)
  • Residency Program: University of Pennsylvania (2001)
  • Medical School: Georgetown University (1998)
  • Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine (1998)
Insurance
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