Dr. Jacob Brubaker, MD

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Get to know Ophthalmologist Dr. Jacob Brubaker, who serves patients in Sacramento, California.

A glaucoma specialist in Sacramento, California, Dr. Brubaker has advanced training in glaucoma treatments & cataract and vision correction procedures. He works at Sacramento Eye Consultants, and is a great addition to their research department working alongside Dr. Lewis.

“Our top priority at Sacramento Eye Consultants is achieving excellence in all we do. We became ophthalmologists to enhance patient lives by helping their vision. Therefore, we strive to provide the highest quality and safety of patient eye care through state of the art technology, surgical technique, clinical findings & treatment, and excellent customer service. If you are considering laser vision correction, need cataract or corneal eye surgery, or glaucoma therapy, our Sacramento surgeons can provide the care you need” as stated on their website.

Receiving his medical degree from McGill University, Dr. Brubaker went on to complete an internship in internal medicine at the University of Utah and a residency in ophthalmology at the University of Missouri. He completed two fellowships, one in ophthalmic pathology at the University of Utah, and his glaucoma fellowship at the Dean McGee Eye Institute, University of Oklahoma.

Dr. Brubaker chose the specialty of glaucoma because of the complexity of the disease and the challenge it presents. He is fascinated with the technological advancements made in recent years, which have made glaucoma treatment and outcomes increasingly more rewarding.

With an extensive list of publications, presentations, and awards for his research, he is board-certified in ophthalmology by the American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO). The ABO is an independent, non-profit organization responsible for certifying ophthalmologists in the United States of America.

As a large supporter of clinical research, Dr. Brubaker has been involved in multiple studies since 2001. His most recent involvement was at the University of Missouri as a research assistant to Dr. Rajiv Mohan studying the use of novel inhibitors of fibrosis in glaucoma filtration surgery. 

In 2010, Dr. Brubaker participated in an ophthalmology medical mission and disaster relief following the earthquake in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. He has also volunteered in Senegal, Africa and Quebec, Canada. He finds fulfillment when he can offer assistance to people who suffer from devastating circumstances. One of his fondest memories is when he fit an elderly woman with her first pair of reading glasses and saw the delight on her face when she could read her pocket bible again. His ability to speak French and his love for traveling influences his plans for future travels abroad. He plans to return to Haiti for more service work.

Ophthalmology is a branch of medicine and surgery, which deals with the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders. Ophthalmologists are experts in the diseases, functions, and anatomy of the eye. Ophthalmologists are also surgeons. They repair traumatic injuries to the eye and may perform cataract, glaucoma, and corneal surgery.

Happily married, Dr. Brubaker is the father of four young children. Since moving to California, he has enjoyed trips to the beach with his family. He also spends time exploring Sacramento and riding his bike along the American River, enjoying Lake Tahoe, and bringing his family to Muir Woods. He is an outdoor sports enthusiast and loves backpacking, camping, skiing, and mountain biking. He also enjoys cooking, gardening, photography, and spending time with his family.

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