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Dr. Barry Jacobson, MD

Dr. Barry Jacobson, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Barry Jacobson, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Chester, PA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College in 1980. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Chester County Hospital and Lankenau Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2.8 Star Rating
Based on 29 reviews 2.8 Star Rating (29 reviews)

Practice

1 Medical Center Blvd Chester, PA 19013
Telehealth available

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Dr. Jacobson's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Jacobson

2.8

29 ratings, 16 with a written review
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
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Jan 13, 2025
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Nov 12, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
3 people found this helpful
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Nov 22, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Sep 24, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Dec 02, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Deb Newnam – Mar 23, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
6 people found this helpful
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PA – Dec 13, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Kathy Raudabaugh – Oct 17, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Apr 15, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
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Mad and infertile in Upper Darby , PA – Jan 31, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Micki DiBella Pirrotta in Broomall, PA – May 27, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
May 19, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Amy in Havertown, PA – Jun 16, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Woodbine, NJ – Jul 31, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Nanc in Oxford, PA – Jun 21, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
25 people found this helpful
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Mary in Paoli, PA – Mar 18, 2016
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care philosophy

I believe in building a good rapport with my patients and being available to answer any of their healthcare-related questions. I take time to educate patients about their conditions and encourage questions about treatment options.
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology

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  • Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1984
  • Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College

    Medical School, 1980
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Locations

Practice

Prospect CCMC LLC1 Medical Center Blvd Chester, PA 19013
1
Crozer Health Ob/Gyn-Springfield196 W Sproul Rd Ste 208 Springfield, PA 19064
2

Practice

Osteoporosis Center Of Delaware County-Broomall30 Lawrence Rd Ste 500 Broomall, PA 19008
3

Practice

Office2100 Keystone Ave Ste 707 Drexel Hill, PA 19026
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Chester County Hospital

    701 E Marshall St
    West Chester, PA 19380
    Recipient of 44
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    83%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    8% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Paoli Hospital

    255 W Lancaster Ave
    Paoli, PA 19301
    Recipient of 16
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Lankenau Medical Center

    100 E Lancaster Ave
    Wynnewood, PA 19096
    Recipient of 28
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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