Dr. Reza Jacob, MD
Dermatology*
15+ years of experience
Dr. Reza Jacob, MD is a dermatologist in San Diego, CA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California in 2007. He specializes in Dermatology.
2.6 Star Rating
Based on 19 reviews 2.6 Star Rating (19 reviews)
Scripps Clinic Mission Valley-Building 7565
7565 Mission Valley Rd Ste 200 San Diego, CA 92108Telehealth available
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- Area of Expertise
- Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Practices at Top Hospital
- Hospital Satisfaction
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Dr. Jacob's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Jacob
2.6
19 ratings, 14 with a written review
| 5 star | 37% | 37% |
| 4 star | 0% | 0% |
| 3 star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 star | 16% | 16% |
| 1 star | 47% | 47% |
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professional, thorough, good communication
What went well
- I felt respected
- Listened & answered questions
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 13, 2024
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excellent doctor
What went well
- I felt respected
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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grry – Nov 29, 2023
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Condescending, dismissive, unprofessional Dr
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
- I didn't feel respected
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Jun 29, 2023
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Rushed and Misdiagnosed
What went well
- I felt respected
- Appointment scheduling
- Staff friendliness
- Wait times
What could be improved
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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T.O – Jun 16, 2023
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Rude, rushed, condescending
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
- Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Brian – Aug 22, 2022
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Visited Dr. Jacobs on February 22, 2021 for removal of numerous keratosis or barnacles via liquid nitrogen. After his inspection, Dr. Jacobs took a biopsy of an area on my left cheek that he had some concern and after cutting out a section of skin on my left cheek he stated that based on his experience and the feel of the skin that it was non-cancerous. On March 2, 2021, I phoned Dr. Jacobs office because: (1) after the biopsy, every morning I was being awoken by a spontaneous bloody nose and/or choking on blood flowing out of my left nostril; (2) my left cheek was still numb and; (3) none of the growths that Dr. Jacobs addressed with liquid nitrogen were falling off. All my concerns, including the spontaneous nose bleeds were dismissed. In addition, I was then informed by Sierra that I, indeed, had skin cancer but nothing else. I was not told what kind of skin cancer, how fast it would grow, whether or not it needed to be addressed immediately, how long I would have to live, NADA!
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 others found this helpful
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Mar 03, 2021
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He is insensitive and does not communicate possible diagnoses well with patients. He has little to no eye contact at all when discussing treatments, problems, etc. He misdiagnosed me multiple times and then would not even look at the diagnosis that I received from another out of network dermatologist and allergist (the correct diagnosis). I did not feel cared for in the slightest. His nursing staff is also inattentive. Good luck getting any follow up calls or emails as well. I left numerous messages through MyScripps and via phone and never received responses.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Appointment was rushed
2 others found this helpful
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Nov 25, 2020
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Doesn't like to communicate with patients, and won't return patient calls or emails directed to him through the clinic website. Any message to him goes through the clerical staff who decides whether or not a message should go on to a nurse, who told me he does not respond back to patients, but only responds to patients through the staff. I have not experienced this with any other doctor.
When I would ask about a medication or ask about side effects, or other options when medications, injections were clearly not working, he simply ignored me. I went to him for about 2 years. I should have left sooner. Would not recommend this doctor.
What went well
- Office environment
What could be improved
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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May 23, 2020
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Doctor Jacob is very rude and naive. He refused to insure his work on removing a cyst on my underarm. He ended up sewing it incorrectly. Arm got infected and I am left with gaping wound on my underarm. He would not see me unless he billed me again. I was laughed at in the office for requesting the exact charges I was going to be billed for.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Office environment
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
- Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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Feb 21, 2020
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Long story short is I thought I would try this clinic as it is close to my home in Point Loma. I went in on a Friday for some skin spots I was concerned about and had 2-biopsies taken. I was told I would be contacted within 1-week with the results. The following Friday I had not heard back so I called. The results had arrived and I was told I had a basil cell in one spot and a in situ melanoma on the other. I wanted to discuss with my wife the next steps and informed the office that I would contact them on Monday. I left 4-messages to have Kiara (Dr. Jacobs nurse) call me back on Monday. No call back. I left 2-messages on Tuesday to have someone call me back. No call back. I even went to the clinic at the end of the day to discuss my decision. I was told the dermatology staff was gone for the day and someone would contact me tomorrow. I was finally contacted Wednesday morning. It seems this clinic is under staffed. Not a good first impression for this new clinic.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Donn M Clark – Nov 20, 2019
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Dr. Jacob saw my son for a skin rash. He appeared very knowledgeable however was somewhat insensitive. After applying a topical medication, my son cried complaining of a burning sensation at the site. Dr. Jacob stated curtly there is no burning from this medication. My son complained again this am regarding this. After some reading about this particular medication, skin irritation including burning (not just itching) is listed as a side effect. I would recommend him for adults not children.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
- Didn't listen or answer questions
4 others found this helpful
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TSMPSYCH in San Diego – Jul 06, 2018
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Very knowledgable, kind, and up-front. He spotted an issue when others hadn't.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Marianne in none – Jun 07, 2018
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Condescending doctor that does not explain anything. He is very quick to needlessly assign numerous medications, and when I asked whether there were any homeopathic methods I could try as I’m sensitive to medications, he snapped back “are you the doctor here?” He has zero empathy or regard for his patients or their well being, and is very robotic with his work. I’m baffled Scripps would hire someone so arrogant and insensitive.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Staff friendliness
What could be improved
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 others found this helpful
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San Diego, CA – Oct 11, 2017
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Had a good experience with Dr Jacob. He took the time to explain to me the many questions I had about the mark on my back. Surgery went smooth and well.
What went well
- Office environment
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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YG in San Diego, CA – Jan 30, 2016
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About Me
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Dr Reza Jacob is a San Diego dermatologist who practices general medical and surgical dermatology for adult and pediatric patients and treats a wide variety of skin conditions. His expertise includes surgical and nonsurgical treatment of skin cancers,...read morebiography
Dr. Reza Jacob is a San Diego dermatologist who practices general medical and surgical dermatology for adult and pediatric patients and treats a wide variety of skin conditions. His expertise includes surgical and nonsurgical treatment of skin...read moreDermatology
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Boston University
Residency Hospital, 2012Uc San Francisco
Internship Hospital, 2008University Of California
Medical School, 2007
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Dermatology®
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Dermatology
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Locations
Scripps Clinic Mission Valley-Building 7565
Scripps Clinic Liberty Station
Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 29
hospital awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
91%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home7% higher than the national average
85%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well9% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 15
hospital awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
81%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well5% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 14
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 2% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality year over year
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 2% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality year over year
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
76%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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