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Office
404 N 2nd E
Rexburg, ID 83440Phone+1 208-351-6363
Summary
- Dr. Jacob B. Thatcher completed his urologic surgery residency at
Jefferson Health. Originally from Rexburg, he offers world class care to his
friends and family in Southeastern Idaho. He specializes in treating stone
disease, erectile dysfunction, male infertility, benign prostatic hyperplasia
(BPH), and male and female incontinence. He offers novel techniques in
minimally invasive robotic surgery for benign and malignant conditions to
promote quicker recovery.
Jacob grew up on a potato farm. Prior to practicing urology, he was a
missionary in Brazil and a river-guide on the Colorado River. He completed
medical school in Washington State with an emphasis in Osteopathic
Medicine and holistic care. In addition to medical school and residency, he
has diversified his medical training in Alaska, California, Uganda, and the
Philippines.
As a prior Fellow for the National Rural Health Association, Paul Ambrose
Scholar, and a current distinguished Holtgrewe Legislative Fellow at the
American Urological Association, Dr. Thatcher is a national leader in
advocating for specialized urologic care in our rural communities. He most
cherishes his wife, four children, his relationship with God and the amazing
outdoors. He speaks fluent Portuguese and conversational Spanish.
Education & Training
- RowanSOM/Jefferson Health/Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes HospitalResidency, Urology, 2019 - 2024
- Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic MedicineClass of 2019
Certifications & Licensure
- ID State License 2022 - 2026
- NJ State License 2020 - 2025
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- 2024 American Urologic Association Holtgrewe Fellow American Urologic Association, 2024
- 2018 Rural Student Doctor of the Year National Rural Health Association, 2018
- Gold Humanism in Honor Society AP Gold Foundation, 2018
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Publications & Presentations
Authored Content
- Lack of Physicians in RuralFebruary 2018
Other Languages
- Portuguese, Spanish
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