- Dr. Pothen Jacob, MD
Dr. Pothen Jacob, MD
Overview
Dr. Pothen Jacob, MD works in Clearwater, Florida is a specialist in Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology and graduated Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu Dr Mgr Medical University in 1978. Dr. Jacob is affiliated with Bayfront Medical Center, Largo Medical Center, Largo Medical Center - Indian Rocks Campus, Mease Countryside Hospital, Morton Plant Hospital, Morton Plant North Bay Hospital, Northside Hospital &Tampa Bay Heart Institute, Saint Anthony's Hospital, Saint Petersburg General Hospital, South Florida Baptist Hospital and practicing for 45 years
Specialties
- Internal Medicine
- Gastroenterology
Conditions
• Acupuncture Meridian Therapy• Aneurysmal Bone Cyst
• Blindness
• Chronic Pain Management
• Cirrhosis
• da Vinci® Prostate Removal
• da Vinci® Prostate Surgery
• Diabetic Retinopathy
• Duodenitis
• Dystonia 7, Torsion
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• Endophthalmitis
• Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
• Ethmoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
• Exercise Management
• Female Pelvic Disorders
• Glaucoma - Ectopia Microspherophakia - Stiff Joints - Short Stature
• Guar Gum Allergy
• Herpes Simplex Virus Antenatal Infection
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease
• Islet Cell Adenoma
• Laparoscopic Salpingectomy
• Lens Disorders
• Lower Back Injuries
• Maxillary and Malar Fractures
• Minimally Invasive Resection of Mediastinal Tumor
• Optic Ataxia
• Orbital Lymphoma
• Panic Disorder With Agorapobia
• Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
• Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
• Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis
• Pterygium
• Radical Retropubic Prostate Removal
• Radiesse® Injections
• Renal Artery Stenosis (RAS)
• Restylane® Injections
• Retinal Laser Photocoagulation
• Retinal Testing
• Retrograde Pyetograms
• Scrambler Therapy (ST5)
• Screening Colonoscopy
• Septal Perforation Repair
• Shoulder Arthroscopy
• Stomach Surgery
• Thoracoscopic Segmentectomy
• Throat Culture
• Throat Swab
• Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
• Tonsillitis
• Vaginal Cancer
• Vulvar Cancer
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Procedures
• Abdominal Pain• Anemia
• Barrett's Esophagus
• Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
• Biliary Atresia
• Cholecystitis and Gallstones
• Cirrhosis
• Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
• Colorectal Cancer
• Crohn's Disease (Regional Enteritis)
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• Diaphragmatic and-or Hiatal Hernia
• Diverticulitis, Intestinal
• Diverticulosis, Intestinal
• Diverticulum of Esophagus
• Duodenal Ulcer
• Duodenitis
• Dysentery
• Dysphagia
• Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
• Enteritis
• Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
• Esophageal Cancer
• Esophageal Ulcer
• Esophageal Varices
• Esophagitis
• Gas-Bloat Syndrome
• Gastric Ulcer
• Gastritis
• Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
• Gastrointestinal Bleeding
• Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
• Gastrojejunal Ulcer
• Gastroparesis
• Heartburn
• Hemochromatosis
• Hemorrhoids
• Hepatitis B - Immune Response
• Hepatitis C
• Ileus
• Intestinal Obstruction
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome
• Lactose Intolerance
• Liver Biopsy
• Malnutrition
• Manometry
• Non-Neonatal Jaundice
• Pancreatitis
• Peptic Ulcer
• Pyloric Stenosis
• Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
• Stomach Cancer
• Ulcerative Colitis
• Unexplained Weight Loss
• Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
• Vomiting Disorders
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Board Certifications
- Board Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
Years Since Graduation
- 45
State License
- Florida
Education & Training
Medical School
VELLORE, India
Graduated: 1978
Residency Hospital
Year completed: 1985
Fellowship Hospital
Chicago, IL, USA
Chicago, IL, USA
Awards
Dr. Jacob Reviews
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I got an appointment when I needed one.
They kept things moving and on time during my visit.
I received a correct diagnosis and up-to-date treatment.
I was given specific advice on lifestyle changes I can make to improve my health.
The provider really listened, gave me the time I needed, and put me at ease.
We discussed treatment options and choices I have.
The provider addressed traditional and alternative medicine treatment options in an open-minded way.
Office Locations
Primary location
Other Office Locations
Accepting New Patients
- Yes
Map & Directions
Center For Digestive Care, 1300 South Fort Harrison Avenue Suite 100, Clearwater, Florida (FL), 33756
Insurances Accepted (check insurance plans)
- Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
- Assurant Health
- AvMed
- Blue Card PPO
- Blue Care HMO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
- BlueDental Choice
- CHAMPVA
- Choice Care PPO
- Choice Plus POS
- Choice Plus POS II
- Cigna
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna PPO
- Commercial Insurance Company
- Coventry Health Care
- Coventry Health Care of Florida
- Coventry Health Care of Florida, Inc.
- Emblem Health
- EmblemHealth
- Employer Group Open Access HMO
- Employer Group PPO
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- Golden Rule
- Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
- Humana
- Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Medicare MCR
- Molina
- Molina Healthcare
- MultiPlan
- MultiPlan PPO
- Neighborhood Health Partnership
- NetworkBlue
- Open Access Plus
- Options PPO
- PHCS Network PPO
- Preferred PPO
- Select HMO
- Tampa Bay CoreNet
- Tampa Bay HUMx HMOx
- Tricare
- Tufts Health Plan
- Tufts Health Plans
- United Healthcare
- UnitedHealthCare
- Wellpath Preferred PPO
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Affiliated Hospitals
Bayfront Medical Center
Bayfront Medical Center is a hospital located in Saint Petersburg, FL. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 13 of 13 procedures. Length of Stay is shorter than the state average in 2 of 13 procedures.
Largo Medical Center
The employees at Largo Medical Center's main campus have proudly been serving the community since 1978, offering a broad range of medical services. Our new campus Largo Medical Center – Indian Rocks, formerly known as Sun Coast Hospital, opened in 1957. With the addition of the Indian Rocks Road c...
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Largo Medical Center - Indian Rocks Campus
Largo Medical Center - Indian Rocks Campus is a hospital located in Largo, FL. This hospital reports jointly with Largo Medical Center. Therefore the ratings and awards apply to multiple hospitals and this specific hospital may not provide all rated services. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the st...
Mease Countryside Hospital
Mease Countryside Hospital is a hospital located in Safety Harbor, FL. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are above the state average in 2 of 12 procedures. Length of Stay is shorter than the state average in 2 of 12 procedures.
Morton Plant Hospital
Morton Plant Hospital is a hospital located in Clearwater, FL. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are above the state average in 5 of 16 procedures. Length of Stay is shorter than the state average in 3 of 16 procedures.
Morton Plant North Bay Hospital
Morton Plant North Bay Hospital is a hospital located in New Port Richey, FL. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 6 of 6 procedures. Length of Stay is at the state average in 3 of 6 procedures.
Northside Hospital &Tampa Bay Heart Institute
At Northside Hospital, we are proud to provide our community with the latest technology, delivered by a dedicated team of skilled medical professionals, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In addition, Northside Hospital is a teaching hospital accredited by the American Osteopathic Association for the In...
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Saint Anthony's Hospital
Saint Anthony's Hospital is a non-profit hospital located in Saint Petersburg, FL. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 13 of 13 procedures. Length of Stay is at the state average in 10 of 13 procedures.
Saint Petersburg General Hospital
St. Petersburg General Hospital is a growing 219-bed facility, providing comprehensive emergency, diagnostic, medical and surgical services, including a dedicated women's health program. We have a long history as a quality provider of acute care in Pinellas County. ADVANCE...
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South Florida Baptist Hospital
South Florida Baptist Hospital is a hospital located in Plant City, FL. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 6 of 6 procedures. Length of Stay is at the state average in 6 of 6 procedures.
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