Dr Timothy Jacob repaired my dual hernias. I had a quick recovery with no complications. I judge his surgical skills and knowledge to be excellent. His sutures were so fine that you can barely see where the three small incisions were made. However, I cannot judge his "bedside manner" for lack of a better term to be as good. During my one week post surgery visit he bluntly told me that he had expected complications because "I was a little bit frail." No one has ever said anything like that to me before, and I was too overwhelmed to ask what he meant. I went home and researched pre- frailty & frailty, and still don't know why he said that. As far as I can see I have none of the characteristics that class someone as frail or pre-frail. I have a very bad right knee which I am scheduled to have replaced next spring. I use a walking stick for stability. But my using a walking stick does not make me frail. I get more exercise than many people who do not have bad knees walking 20 - 30 minutes most days without a walking stick. At 77 I am strong, and do not have sarcopenia. His comment has made me second guess everything. If I get a cold, I wonder "Is that because I'm a little frail." His comment was hurtful, and definitely was not helpful. He did not share what he meant, so I made my own assessment. Why mention it after the fact when there had been no complications?

Submitted Nov. 20, 2023

I agree with the last review. What is right for the patient is Dr. Jacob's only concern.

Submitted Sept. 7, 2017

Dr. Jacob is old school in the best way possible. His patients are his concern, no other BS.

Submitted Aug. 5, 2017

I would not be here if Dr. Jacob hadn't been my surgeon. He is dedicated, kind and caring.

Submitted June 1, 2016

Dr. Jacob did a wonderful job with my extensive oolon resection, and re-connected so I did not need a colostomy bag. I found him to be a very caring, knowledgable and competent surgeon. I would and have recommended Dr. Jacob to friends and family and would not hesitate to place any of my loved ones in his very capable hands.

Submitted May 25, 2012

Nice scar, everything went well with the surgery, very good and professional surgeon!

Submitted April 25, 2010

Dr Jacob was assigned to me upon admittance to the hospital. When issue recurred, I returned to Dr. Jacob and he did a wonderful job with my surgery. I would and have recommended Dr. Jacob to friends and family and would not hesitate to place any of my loved ones in his very capable hands.

Submitted July 28, 2009

Dr. Jacob removed my gallbladder and my husband's umbilical hernia. There were no complications; everything went well. My daughter also has scheduled surgery with Dr. Jacob. We found Dr. Jacob to be a knowledgeable, skilled and caring surgeon. We would recommend his services to anyone requiring general surgery.

Submitted Sept. 16, 2007

Incompetent! Inconsiderate! Liar! Butcher. Had mastectomy by him, now need 3 surgeries to reconstruct surgical site. (and no implant) Had to have infection drained 27 times. Gave me Ancef during surgery, resulting in CHF. I am allergic to Ancef and any other Penicillin derivative. I now look as though I were butchered and am undergoing reconstruction to correct surgery. As soon as anyone sees my site they ask if I have a lawyer. Enough said. Thank you for the opportunity to warn others.

Submitted Dec. 7, 2006