Dr. Jacobowitz practices
Cardiothoracic Surgery and General Surgery
in
Brooklyn, New York.
Physician Profile for Dr. Israel J. Jacobowitz, MD
Address:
984 50th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11219
Personal Facts
Personal Facts:
Male
Patient / Medical Philosophy
Dr. Jacobowitz specializes in beating heart minimally invasive cardiac surgery. He has participated in clinical trials introducing innovations to cardiac surgery and has presented at local, national, and international meetings. Since the inception of the New York State cardiac surgery report card, he has been at the top of the list in the number of procedures performed with excellent results.
To the nurses, residents, and physicians, he is best known for his ability to care for the high-risk complex patients, his tireless energy, his demand for excellence and his total commitment and availability to their, and his patients.
Experience / Training
Specialties:
Cardiothoracic Surgery
(HealthGrades has verified that Dr. Israel J. Jacobowitz, MD is board certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery)
University at Buffalo State University of New York School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences Buffalo, NY
Internship:
New York University Medical Center-Tisch Hospital New York, NY
Residency:
New York University Medical Center-Tisch Hospital New York, NY
Fellowship:
New York University Medical Center-Tisch Hospital New York, NY
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. Israel J. Jacobowitz, MD
as of 07/10/2009. Note: HealthGrades reports on state and federal disciplinary actions (if any) from the previous five years.
Malpractice History
Closed Malpractice Claims:
Malpractice History Found
State: NY
Claim Type: Judgment
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Closed Malpractice Claims:
Malpractice History Found
State: NY
Claim Type: Settlement
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