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Chosen For Our Compassion
Dr. Brian Jacob is an American Board Certified minimally invasive general and bariatric surgeon who is passionate about hernia repair and weight loss surgery.
One year post hernia and bariatric sleeve surgery I find myself often saying a silent prayer of gratitude to Dr. Jacob for his life altering surgical skills, his professional dedication ...
Had multiple surgical consultations with different bariatric surgeons to find the best surgeon to proceed with gastric sleeve surgery. When i met Dr. Jacob I instantly knew that he is ...
This past weekend was so satisfying and emotional for me. As many of you know. Last year due to injuries and surgeries. Many of my activities were put on pause. ...
Dr. Jacob was recommended to me for his extensive knowledge and experience with hernia repair. He listened closely to my story and reviewed my imaging reports. His assessment provided me ...
Dr. Jacob and his partners are truly dedicated to hernia repair
If you are ever considering undergoing a hernia operation, have had a hernia operation in the past, or just have questions about the topic of hernia or groin pain, then ...
Brian Jacob, MD, FACS
Dr. Brian Jacob is an internationally recognized hernia, chronic pain, and weight loss surgeon in New York City. For 10 consecutive years, he has been selected as one of the best hernia surgeons in NYC by The New York Times Magazine, and is listed by Castle Connolly Medical Ltd. in New York Magazine as a Top Doctor (2012 - 2023). Over the past decade, Dr. Jacob has performed thousands of hernia procedures, and he has devoted the majority of his career to treating hernias and groin pain, with a goal of offering his patients an optimized outcome and uneventful rapid recovery.
Dr. Jacob can discuss hernia treatment options, recovery plans, and the types of complications as well as the (low) risk rate. Please use the button below to contact Dr. Jacob and make an appointment to discuss your hernia.
SLEEVE
Gastrectomy
Dr. Brian Jacob is an internationally recognized weight loss surgeon who initially learned how to perform the sleeve gastrectomy in 2003 after training with Dr. Michel Gagner, who actually is the original pioneer of the sleeve gastrectomy procedure itself! Over the past 17 years, Dr. Jacob has since performed over 1,000 sleeve gastrectomies with outstanding outcomes. In fact, the sleeve gastrectomy is one of the most common procedures that Dr. Jacob performs.
CHRONIC
Pain
Dr. Jacob is regarded by peers as one of the top surgeons in the United States to help work-up, diagnose, and treat chronic pain in the groin and pelvis, including pain after hernia repairs or sports injuries. Dr. Brian Jacob has extensive experience with hernia mesh removal and chronic pain treatment procedures in New York City.
INGUINAL
Hernia
Dr. Brian Jacob is an internationally recognized hernia surgeon in New York City. A hernia occurs when some adipose tissue or part of an organ protrudes abnormally through a small or large hole in the abdominal wall. An inguinal hernia is named for its location and is often called a groin hernia. For 8 consecutive years, Dr. Jacob has been selected as one of the best hernia surgeons in NYC by The New York Times Magazine.
