Dr. Dan Jacob has lived in the Greater New Orleans area for 50 years. He grew up in Cape Girardeau, Missouri and moved to New Orleans to attend Tulane University. After graduating from Tulane Medical School, he served in the United States Navy as a Primary Care Physician for five years, before being honorably discharged as a Lieutenant Commander. He returned to New Orleans to complete his residency training in Otolaryngology / Head and Neck Surgery at L.S.U._x000D_Dr. Jacob is Board Certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology / Head and Neck Surgery. He is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. His areas of expertise include general ear, nose, and throat, pediatric ear, nose, and throat, allergy immunotherapy, Head and Neck Surgery (thyroid and parathyroid), Sinus and nasal surgery, Facial Plastic Surgery (rhinoplasty, facelift, forehead lift, blepharoplasty, otoplasty), Laser lipo, CO2 laser resurfacing, facial fillers and Botox._x000D_Upon completing his residency, Dr. Jacob opened his private practice in Metairie in 1985. Prior to relocating his practice to Ochsner-Baptist in 2017, Dr. Jacobs offices have been in Metairie where he performed his surgeries at East Jefferson General Hospital and East Jefferson Ambulatory Surgery Center. A common reaction he gets from his established patients when they learn of his move to Ochsner-Baptist is either, Oh, I was born there, or We had our babies there._x000D_In 2002, Dr. Jacob founded New Orleans Medical Missions Services (NOMMS), along with four others. He has been president of NOMMS since its inception. NOMMS averages two surgical mission trips a year to Central and South America. An eye clinic providing eye exams and free pairs of glasses is also very active during their mission trips. Additionally, NOMMS maintains a large warehouse to help in their distribution of donated medical supplies and equipment both locally and abroad._x000D_Dr. Jacobs care and concern for his patients has not gone unnoticed. Some local recognitions and awards have been East Jefferson General Hospitals Great Gentleman award, Jefferson Performing Arts Societys Community Leader award, and Health Care Hero award._x000D_His certifications are Fellow American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Suregry; Fellow American College of Suregeons; Board Certified to Perform Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat) / Head and Neck Surgery.

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Medical Education

Tulane Medical Center

Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans

Internship

Tulane Medical Center
Field of Study: OB/GYN

Ochsner Clinic Foundation - GME Office
Field of Study: General Surgery

Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans
Field of Study: Otolaryngology

Residency

Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans
Field of Study: Otolaryngology