Dr. Joelle Jakobsen, MD
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Dr. Joelle Jakobsen, MD
General Surgery
Dr. Joelle Jakobsen, MD is a general surgeon in Folsom, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in 1996. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Mercy Hospital of Folsom and Mercy San Juan Medical Center. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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Folsom, CA 95630
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UC Davis Spine Center
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- Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
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Dr. Jakobsen is affiliated with Mercy Hospital of Folsom Folsom, a highly rated hospital.
At a Glance
- Area of Expertise • Dr. Jakobsen specializes in the area of Critical Care Surgery. See board certifications
- Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
- Offers Telehealth • This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Practices at Top Hospital • Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Jakobsen's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Jakobsen
4.5
| 5 Star | 84% | 84% |
| 4 Star | 2% | 2% |
| 3 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 Star | 4% | 4% |
| 1 Star | 10% | 10% |
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Jakobsen to family and friends is 4.46 out of 5
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About Me
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I want to make a difference in people's life, make them feel whole again, and get them back in their normal routine, pain free, with a speedy recovery. Our team understands there is no convenient time for a hernia repair, gallbladder or appendix...read morebiography
I am originally from Maryland, but came to California for medical school and never left. I completed my Medical School and Residency at Loma Linda University in Southern California and, while there, was selected to serve as Chief Resident, by my...read moreGeneral Surgery
Critical Care Surgery
Trauma Surgery
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Orlando Regional Medical Center-surgical Critical Care
Fellowship Hospital, 2002Loma Linda University Med Center-general Surgery
Residency Hospital, 2001Loma Linda University Medical Center
Internship Hospital, 1997Loma Linda University School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1996
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Learn more about medical license public record checkAffiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 2
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
74%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% lower than the national average
- Recipient of 12
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
View all awardsGastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
76%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well - View all patient feedback
How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
77%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% higher than the national average
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