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Dr. Jacob Wood, MD

Dr. Jacob Wood, MD

Family Medicine*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Jacob Wood, MD is a family medicine physician in Baton Rouge, LA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine in 2000. He is affiliated with medical facilities Baton Rouge General-Bluebonnet and Riverside Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4 Star Rating
Based on 15 reviews 4 Star Rating (15 reviews)

Baton Rouge General Physicians

8595 Picardy Ave Ste 100 Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Telehealth available

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Dr. Wood's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Wood

4.0
15 ratings, 7 with a written review
5 star
73%
73%
4 star
0%
0%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
7%
7%
1 star
20%
20%

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Hot Mess Overall
Nurse is rude and rushes you through. Doctor rushes and doesn’t listen, doesn’t appear to care or have time to communicate in person or on the portal either. There are a lot of family practitioners, don’t waste your money here. I would also say don’t waste your time, but neither the nurse or doctor spent time doing their job with my husband as I was present in the room. My husband is a senior citizen on Medicare. Perhaps if he was younger and on personal insurance he might have been treated properly, however I doubt it because I see several reviews on here stating the same issues. Our mistake was not going on this website first to take a look at other patient reviews.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
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Mar 22, 2025
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Great Doctor
Doctor Wood is very easy to talk with and has a great staff , 5 star !!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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James Graves – Jan 15, 2023
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Rushed and dismissive
Tried telling him all of the issues I was having and it seemed like he already had his mind made up when he walked in the room what was wrong with me. Referred me to physical therapy for the wrong problem because he wasn’t listening to what I was saying. As I was leaving he was complaining to the nurses at the front desk how busy his day was going to be.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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Nov 05, 2022
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Dr Wood was recommended by my former physician. I’ve found him to be very friendly and helpful. He may not tell you what you want hear but he explains why and in the end you get what you need. Two thumbs up
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
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S. Fontenot – Jun 29, 2022
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He sent me out of his office suicidal. I was completely dismissed. Ended up in the ER then a mental hospital. I would not recommend him to a grasshopper.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Jan 12, 2022
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My visit with Dr. Wood was the best experience I’ve had with a doctor in quite a while. I’m truly thankful that he was recommended to me by a friend.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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Tina H. – Jan 05, 2021
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Super easy to talk to and genuinely cares about his patients. He's the best!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Gabby R in Ruston, LA – May 12, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Jake Wood earned his undergraduate degree in microbiology from LSU and his medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine in Birmingham. He completed his internship and residency at Medical Center East Family Practice in Alabama...read more
  • Family Medicine

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  • Medical Center East Family Medicine Residency

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of Alabama At Birmingham Heersink School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2000
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
Family Practice
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Locations

Baton Rouge General Physicians

Robert Wood8595 Picardy Ave Ste 100 Baton Rouge, LA 70809
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Baton Rouge General-Bluebonnet

    8585 Picardy Ave
    Baton Rouge, LA 70809

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

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

    7% higher than the national average

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  • Riverside Medical Center

    1900 Main St
    Franklinton, LA 70438
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