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Dr. Ruth Jacobs, MD

Dr. Ruth Jacobs, MD

Infectious Disease Medicine*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Ruth Jacobs, MD is an infectious disease internist in Rockville, MD and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Kansas School of Medicine in 1980. She is affiliated with medical facilities Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center and Holy Cross Germantown Hospital. She is accepting telehealth appointments.

2.6 Star Rating
Based on 20 reviews 2.6 Star Rating (20 reviews)

Practice

9420 Key West Ave Ste 202 Rockville, MD 20850
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(301) 315-9515

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Jacobs specializes in the areas of Allergy & Immunology, Infectious Disease & Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
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Dr. Jacobs' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Jacobs

2.6

20 ratings, 10 with a written review
5 Star
35%
35%
4 Star
5%
5%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
5%
5%
1 Star
55%
55%

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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Nov 11, 2024
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What went well
No results
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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Travis Anderson – May 10, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Helpful
Infectious disease doctor – Nov 02, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 20, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Grateful to have this Doctor – Jun 06, 2020
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What went well
  • 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
dragant – Jun 19, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Nov 14, 2018
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What went well
  • 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jack in Potomac, MD – Oct 21, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Graham in Aspen,co – Feb 15, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
10 people found this helpful
Helpful
Linda in Mt. Airy, MD – Mar 25, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Ruth Jacobs, MD is an infectious disease internist in Rockville, MD and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Kansas School of Medicine in 1980. She is affiliated with medical facilities Adventist...read more

  • Infectious Disease Medicine

  • Internal Medicine

  • Allergy & Immunology

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Of Kansas School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1980
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Allergy & Immunology®
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Allergy & Immunology
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Infectious Disease
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Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Ruth M. Jacobs MD LLC9420 Key West Ave Ste 202 Rockville, MD 20850
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Office19851 Observation Dr Ste 245 Germantown, MD 20876
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center

    9901 Medical Center Dr
    Rockville, MD 20850
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    73%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Holy Cross Germantown Hospital

    19801 Observation Dr
    Germantown, MD 20876

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    79%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% lower than the national average

    71%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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