Dr. Susan Jacobi MD
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
8421 Plum Dr Urbandale IA, 50322About
Dr. Susan Jacobi is a rheumatologist practicing in Urbandale, IA. Dr. Jacobi specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and systematic autoimmune conditions that can affect the bones, muscles or bones. Eventually, if not treated, these illnesses can also impact the skin, eyes, nervous system and internal organs. Dr. Jacobi treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.
Education and Training
University of Iowa Medical School MD
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 1986
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Rheumatology
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Treatments
- Psoriasis
- Osteoporosis
- Arthritis
- Fibromyalgia
- Gout
- Osteoarthritis
- Back Pain
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
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