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Address
8051 S Emerson Ave #200
Indianapolis, IN 46237
Phone
317-865-2955Hours
Open today 7:45AM - 5 PMQuick Facts
- Virtual Telemedicine Visits Available, Call For Details
- Board Certified Gastroenterologist
- Currently Accepting New Patients
- Most Insurance Plans Accepted
- Performs Colonoscopies
Locations
IGH - Indianapolis, IN
Gastroenterology in Indianapolis, IN
IGH - Indianapolis, IN
8051 S Emerson Ave
#200
Open today 7:45AM - 5 PM
Indianapolis Gastro and Hepatology - Mooresville, IN
Gastroenterology in Mooresville, IN
Indianapolis Gastro and Hepatology - Mooresville, IN
1215 Hadley Road
#203
Closing soon at 12 PM
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About James Jacob, M.D.
Toledo, Ohio native, Dr. James A. Jacob is a member of the Board of Managers at the Mooresville Endoscopy Center and the Executive Committee at Indianapolis Gastroenterology and Hepatology.
Dr. Jacob’s career is distinguished by his passion for quality healthcare through a number of leadership roles. He is the past President of Indianapolis Gastroenterology and Hepatology and a former Vice Chairman of the Department of Internal Medicine at Community Hospital South also serving as the Chairman of the department’s Quality Assurance Committee. During Dr. Jacob’s presidency, IGH increased its clinical presence in Shelbyville from two to five days per week.
Dr. Jacob graduated Cum Laude from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, then attended the Ohio State University College of Medicine. He completed his Internal Medicine Internship and Residency at the University of Michigan Medical Center and Gastroenterology Fellowship at the Indiana University Medical Center in Indianapolis. He joined Indianapolis Gastroenterology and Hepatology in 1994.
Dr. Jacob is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology, and the American Society of Gastroenterology Endoscopy. He enjoys an active family life sharing his love of sports with his wife and three children.
Education & Training
- Miami University in Oxford, Ohio 1985
- Medical Degree from the Ohio State College of Medicine in 1989
- Internal Medicine Internship and Residency at the University of Michigan Medical Center in 1992
- Gastroenterology Fellowship at the Indiana University Medical Center 1994
Awards
- Cum Laude Miami University 1985
- Team Gastroenterologist Indiana Pacers
- Top Docs 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
Topics
- Abdominal Pain
- Anal/Rectal Bleeding
- Bloating
- Blood in the Stool
- Bowel Incontinence
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
- Nausea
- Unexplained Weight Gain/Loss
- Vomiting
- Yellowing of the Skin/Eyes
- Acid Reflux
- Anal Fissure
- Anemia/Iron Deficiency
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Biliary Obstruction
- C. Difficile Colitis
- Celiac Disease
- Colitis
- Colon Cancer
- Colorectal Polyps
- Crohn's Disease
- Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome (CVS)
- Diverticulitis
- Diverticulosis
- Dysphagia
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- Esophageal Motility Disorder
- Esophagitis
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Fistula
- Food Intolerance
- Gallbladder Disease
- Gastritis
- GERD
- Helicobacter Pylori
- Hemorrhoids
- Hepatitis
- Hiatal Hernia
- Ileitis
- Impacted Bowel
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Jaundice
- Lactose Intolerance
- Liver Cirrhosis
- Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis
- Pancreatitis
- Peptic Ulcers
- Primary Biliary Cholangitis
- Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Anorectal Manometry
- Argon Laser Therapy
- Capsule Endoscopy
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy
- EGD
- Endoscopic Mucosal Resection
- Enteroscopy
- Esophageal Dilation
- ERCP
- Esophageal Manometry
- Feeding Tube Insertion (PEG)
- FibroScan®
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
- Hemorrhoid Banding
- Infusion Therapy (IV Infusion)
- Sphincterotomy
Reviews
Everyone was friendly and professional. Explained everything that was going to happen and answered any questions I had
Madonna, Lori, Annabelle and Emily were the perfect staff on the day of my EGD. They were very professional, yet they were very personable, which put me at ease. Give them all an A+ and St Francis is very lucky to have them. This was my second time having Dr Jacob perform the procedure and he was excellent as always. He explained all that would be going on and what he was going to be looking for during the procedure. Very friendly and very, very professional. If I’m ever in need of a similar visit, I will ask for the doctor once again. Very good experience overall.
He listened to my concerns, good Dr.
Dr. Jacobs is amazing I've seen him for over 15 years and refuse to see anyone else he is very professional and always on time and speaks straight to the point so you no absolutely without a doubt what you have and treatment plan is !
Dr Jacob always takes time to explain everything & treats me with kindness & respect.
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Total Reviews
4.9
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