Dr. Tracy F Jakob MD
Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT)
707 S Fry Rd #350 Katy TX, 77450About
Dr. Tracy Jakob is an ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor, also known as an otolaryngologist, practicing in Katy, TX. Dr. Jakob specializes in diseases and disorders of the ear, nose and throat as well as other parts of the head and neck. Such structures an ENT may work on include the sinuses, larynx (voice box) and mouth in addition to the ear, nose and throat. There are seven areas of expertise that an ENT might specialize in, and these are: allergies; facial reconstructive surgery; head and neck; laryngology; otology/neurotology; pediatric otolaryngology; and rhinology.
Education and Training
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Southwestern Medical School 1987
Board Certification
OtolaryngologyAmerican Board of OtolaryngologyABOto
Provider Details
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Sinusitis
- Hearing Loss
- Sleep Apnea
- Ear Infection
- Acid Reflux
- Ear Wax
- Tonsillitis
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea (osa)
- Goiter
Experience & Accolades
- Member1999Baylor College of Medicine
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