Dr. Hal M. Jacobson, MD

Oncologist
Radiation Oncologist

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Dr. Jacobson practices Oncology and Radiation Oncology in Lady Lake and Leesburg, Florida.

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Physician Profile for Dr. Hal M. Jacobson, MD

Addresses:: 922 Rolling Acres Road; Lady Lake, FL 32159; 301 South Lake Street; Leesburg, FL 34748

Personal Facts

Personal Facts:: Male; Years Since Graduation: 29; Physician Website: http://www.iccancer.com
Awards and Honors:: 2/24/2006, American College of Radiation Oncology Fellowship; 1984-85, American Cancer Society Regular - Clinical Fellowship; April 1982, "Taken Award - Best Resident's Paper" 12th Annual Radiation Therapy Clinical Research Seminar, University of Florida; April 1981, Runner up "Taken Award - Best Resident's Paper" 11th Annual Radiation Therapy Clinical Research Seminar, University of Florida; April 1980, "Taken Award - Best Resident's Paper" 10th Annual Radiation Therapy Clinical Research Seminar, University of Florida; 1977, American Medical Student Association perceptorship; 1972-73, Academic Scholarship for attending "Up With People" program at the University of Arizona; 1971, Scholarship for attending National Science Foundation summer research program at the University of Florida
: HealthGrades Recognized Doctors are board certified in the specialty they practice; have never had their license restricted or revoked; are free of state or federal disciplinary actions; and are free of any malpractice claims.
Professional Appointments:: University of Florida College of Medicine, Assistant Professor of Radiology Division of Radiation therapy
Professional Affiliations/Memberships:: American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology; American Society of Clinical Oncology; American College of Radiation Oncology; American College of Radiology; Florida Medical Association; Radiological Society of North America; Lake County Medical Society; 1985, American Board of Radiology; Gilbert H. Fletcher Society; American Brachytherapy Society
Committees:: Leesburg Regional Medical Center Oncology Department, Chairman and Founder; Excutive Committee; Tumor Board; Cancer Committee, Founder, Chairman and Member; Commission on Cancer Utilization Review Committee, Liaison Physician to American College of Surgeons; Medical Care Evaluation Committee; Credentials Committee; Bylaws Committee; Recruitment Committee
Professional Interests:: Brachytherapy, Prostate, Breast, Technology Assessment

Patient / Medical Philosophy: Having experienced his 39-year-old mother's death from cancer when he was twelve, Dr. Jacobson made an early commitment to ease the suffering of cancer patients and their families. Personal history inspired his career as an oncologist as well as his commitment to provide highly individualized patient care. Dr. Jacobson's motto—“I don't treat cancer, I treat people (who have cancer)”—sets the compassionate and comprehensive standard of care for his own work and that of Intercommunity Cancer Centers (ICC) as a whole. He and the ICC team at this community-based center take time to thoroughly educate each patient and understand his or her particular situation.

Experience / Training

Specialties:: Oncology; A self-designated specialty or practice area is not equivalent to, nor does it imply, ABMS Board Certification or special training and competence.; Radiation Oncology; (HealthGrades has verified that Dr. Hal M. Jacobson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Radiology); A self-designated specialty or practice area is not equivalent to, nor does it imply, ABMS Board Certification or special training and competence.

Medical School:: University of Florida College of Medicine
Gainesville, FL 1980
Residency:: University of Florida 1984
Undergraduate School:: University Of Florida
Gainesville, FL 1975

Disciplinary Actions: HealthGrades has examined disciplinary actions within the last five years from the Office of Inspector General and 50 state medical boards.
HealthGrades could not detect any disciplinary actions for Dr. Hal M. Jacobson, MD as of 07/10/2009.
Note: HealthGrades reports on state and federal disciplinary actions (if any) from the previous five years.

Malpractice History: HealthGrades did not find any closed malpractice claims for Dr. Hal M. Jacobson, MD in the states of California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, North Dakota, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Vermont, or West Virginia. Learn More

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Dr. Hal M. Jacobson, MD

Oncologist Radiation Oncologist

Physician Profile for Dr. Hal M. Jacobson, MD

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Oncologist
Radiation Oncologist