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Dr. Lester Jacobson, MD

Dr. Lester Jacobson, MD

Cardiology*
55+ years of experience

Dr. Lester Jacobson, MD is a cardiologist in San Francisco, CA and has over 55 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Chicago in 1967. He is affiliated with medical facilities CPMC Van Ness Campus and Novato Community Hospital.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 14 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (14 reviews)

Practice

2351 Clay St Ste 513F San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 923-3565

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Jacobson is affiliated with Novato Community Hospital Novato, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Jacobson specializes in the areas of Cardiovascular Disease & Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Jacobson's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Jacobson

4.4

14 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 Star
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86%
4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
14%
14%

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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
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John Potter – Feb 29, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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francis coppola – Oct 16, 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
2 people found this helpful
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ARTHUR INDENBAUM – Jun 01, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Brent Leonard – Oct 15, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
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San Francisco, CA – Aug 17, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Lester Jacobson, MD is a cardiologist in San Francisco, CA and has over 55 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Chicago in 1967. He is affiliated with medical facilities CPMC Van Ness Campus and Novato Community Hospital.

  • Cardiology

  • Internal Medicine

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  • University Of Chicago

    Medical School, 1967
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Cardiovascular Disease
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Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Office2351 Clay St Ste 513F San Francisco, CA 94115
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Novato Community Hospital

    180 Rowland Way
    Novato, CA 94945
    Recipient of 11
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence 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.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    84%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • CPMC Van Ness Campus

    1101 Van Ness Ave
    San Francisco, CA 94109
    Recipient of 23
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery, coronary interventional procedures, heart attack treatment, heart failure treatment, and heart valve surgery

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery, coronary interventional procedures, heart attack treatment, heart failure treatment, and heart valve surgery

    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

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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