Dr. Robert A Jacob M.D.
Orthopedist
1900 Bluegrass Ave Suite 300 Louisville KY, 40215About
Dr. Robert Jacob is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Louisville, KY. Dr. Jacob specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Jacob tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
Oh State Univ Coll of Med, Columbus Oh 1969
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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