MichaelSJacobsonMD
Ophthalmology • Tucker, GARetinal Disease, Uveitis
Co- Founder, President, Georgia Retina
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Office
1462 Montreal Rd
Ste 412
Tucker, GA 30084Phone+1 404-299-5209Fax+1 404-296-7415
Summary
- Michael Jacobson, MD, is an ophthalmologist based in Tucker, GA, specializing in retinal disease and uveitis. He completed his medical education at UConn School of Medicine in 1982, followed by an internship in internal medicine and residency in ophthalmology. He also completed a fellowship in surgical retina and vitreous. Dr. Jacobson serves as a Physician Board Member at EyeSouth Partners and is the President of Georgia Retina Surgery Center. His expertise includes diabetic retinopathy, macular surgery, macular degeneration, age-related macular holes, and macular edema. His research contributions are notable, with publications on topics such as small cell lung carcinoma and sickle cell retinopathy. He has received multiple honors, including Person of Vision from Prevent Blindness - Georgia and has been recognized as a top doctor by various organizations.
Education & Training
University of Illinois College of Medicine at ChicagoFellowship, Surgical Retina and Vitreous, 1987 - 1989
University of MarylandResidency, Ophthalmology, 1984 - 1987
Virginia Commonwealth University Health SystemInternship, Internal Medicine, 1982 - 1983
Uconn School Of MedicineClass of 1982
DartmouthA.B., Biochemistry, 1974 - 1978
Certifications & Licensure
GA State Medical License 1991 - 2025
MD State Medical License 1990 - 1992
MN State Medical License 1989 - 1992
IL State Medical License 1987 - 1990
American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Person of Vision Prevent Blindness - Georgia, 2021
- Who's Who Marquis, 2019
- Atlanta Magazine: Top Doctors Atlanta Magazine, 2011-2019
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 12 citationsA randomized clinical trial of feeder vessel photocoagulation of sickle cell retinopathy. A long-term follow-upMichael S. Jacobson, Donald A. Gagliano, Steven B. Cohen, Maurice F. Rabb, Lee M. Jampol
Ophthalmology. 1991-05-01 - 9 citationsCorrelation of electroretinographic findings and peripheral retinal nonperfusion in patients with sickle cell retinopathy.Neal S. Peachey, Donald A. Gagliano, Michael S. Jacobson, Deborah J. Derlacki, Gerald A. Fishman
Archives of Ophthalmology. 1990-08-01
Press Mentions
Michael Jacobson has been selected for entry into Who's WhoJuly 27th, 2020
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Member
- Atlanta Ophthalmological SocietyMember
Other Languages
- French
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