Skip to main content
Garth Jacobsen, MD, General Surgery, San Diego, CA

Garth R Jacobsen MD

Minimally Invasive Surgery


Physician

Join to View Full Profile
  • 200 W Arbor Drive#8220San Diego, CA 92103

  • Phone+1 619-543-6711

  • Fax+1 619-543-5869

Dr. Jacobsen is on Doximity

As a Doximity member you'll join over two million verified healthcare professionals in a private, secure network.

  • Gain access to free telehealth tools, such as our “call shielding” and one-way patient texting.
  • Connect with colleagues in the same hospital or clinic.
  • Read the latest clinical news, personalized to your specialty.

Education & Training

  • University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago
    University of Illinois College of Medicine at ChicagoResidency, Surgery, 2000 - 2007
  • University of Washington School of Medicine
    University of Washington School of MedicineClass of 2000

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2007 - 2027
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2000 - 2014
  • Surgery
    American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2011-2013
  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • An ERAS Protocol for Bariatric Surgery: Is It Safe to Discharge on Post-Operative Day 1?  
    David Bernstein, Jenny Lam, Bryan J Sandler, Thach Pham, Santiago Horgan, Joslin N Cheverie, Garth R Jacobsen, Surgical Endoscopy

Lectures

  • 5th Annual UC San Diego Endoluminal, Single Site & NOTES Surgery Symposium 
    UCSD Continuing Medical Education, San Diego, California - 12/1/2011

Press Mentions

  • Lean Approach Reduces Work Hours, Boosts Well-Being for Surgical Residents
    Lean Approach Reduces Work Hours, Boosts Well-Being for Surgical ResidentsDecember 18th, 2024
  • Raising the Standard: The Joy and Privilege of a Surgical Career: An Overview of the American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress 2018
    Raising the Standard: The Joy and Privilege of a Surgical Career: An Overview of the American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress 2018December 1st, 2018
  • First Human NOTES Experience for Sleeve Gastrectomy
    First Human NOTES Experience for Sleeve GastrectomyMay 9th, 2011

Professional Memberships

Viewing the full profile is available to verified healthcare professionals only.

Find your profile and take control of your online presence: