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Dr. Allan Jacobs, MD

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry•Male•Age 66

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Dr. Allan Jacobs, MD is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Specialist in West Hartford, CT and has over 44 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from U Cape Town medical school in 1978. His office is not accepting new patients.

Dr. Allan Jacobs, MD

Allan M Jacobs, MD

61 S Main St Ste 305 West Hartford, CT 06107 ()

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3.4

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My children have seen Dr Jacobs for 15 years and have received nothing but the best care. If it wasn’t for him I don’t know where they’d be. Dr Jacobs went above and beyond answering emergency phone calls after hours numerous times when my children were in distress. He helped me through multiple difficulties that I could not have overcome alone. To this say my children who are now grown and doing well thanks to Dr Jacobs have find memories of him. And I have him to thank for that.
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  • Staff friendliness
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  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
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Dec 01, 2020
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I’ve seen Dr. Jacobs on and off for over 12 years. While other reviewers have stated that he is the sole cause of their distress or child’s distress this is unrealistic to expect of a psychiatrist. Dr. Jacobs has always been responsive to my needs is flexible with scheduling and listens intently to my concerns. He has gone above and beyond for me.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
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Ps – Aug 25, 2020
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V responsive to me and my child.
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Apr 12, 2019
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Stay away from this guy he's a nightmare!! He's very nice at first but then his ego takes over. He doesn't get back to you and never answers his so called emergency line and rarely returns those calls either. Charges $250 for 45 minutes and rushes you out of there. He's all about meds and prescribes Gabapentin irresponsibly. If you want to be on a lifetime of horrific meds that will eventually destroy your life and without any emotional support, than this guy is fir you!!
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  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Oct 04, 2018
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Allen Jacobs is a fraud and incompetent medical practitioner. He prescribed me with every medicine under the sun for about 5 years, all because he was unable to correctly diagnose my illness. He's uncompassionate and only care about his bottom line$. He's a terrible doctor. 0 stars.
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  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Office environment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Jack in West Hartford , CT – Jun 20, 2018
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Dr Jacobs should not be practicing medicine. My son was a patient of his and is now dead by suicide. My son made many many attempts to reach Dr. Jacobs and left desperate voice mail messages asking for help and to please call him back. Dr. Jacobs did not return phone calls-period. He would not adjust meds or have any contact with us after initial appointments to prescribe meds. Our son hid from us exactly how much pain he was suffering from and is now dead at the age of 20.
What went well
  • Wait times
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  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Office environment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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CT – Jun 17, 2018
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Interesting how the people that commented here had the exact same experience I had. Dr Jacobs is engaging initially and comes across as caring, compassionate, but if his protocols aren't working as he expected for his patients, it gets almost impossible to contact him. He has never returned my phone calls and takes weeks to answer e-mails even though he prefers that method of contact. All he does is push pills and is no help emotionally. Has an emergency line but doesn't answer! Unreal!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Wait times
  • Explained conditions well
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  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 people found this helpful
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Apr 27, 2018
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Dr. Jacobs was swift in setting up the first few appointments. However, when my son was having adverse side effects from the medications and his behaviors became worse, he refused to return our multiple desperate phone calls and emails. His conduct was absolutely unprofessional and it was very clear he does not have his patients' best interest at heart.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Office environment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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John in West Hartford – Oct 22, 2016
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Dr Jacobs came highly recommended. For the 1st year he as excellent.He was engaged in actively listening, asking questions, & helping to find out what was wrong & what do to about it. Then he stopped returning our phone calls. We had never missed an appointment & paid in full in cash @each visit. The meds weren't working as well & we needed to discuss this. He kept refilling the meds, but didnt call back for 9 months. He did apologize & said it was his fault, but it continued to be an issue.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Wait times
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
14 people found this helpful
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Medical Patient in Colchester, CT – Jun 07, 2016
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Biography

Dr. Allan Jacobs, MD is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Specialist in West Hartford, CT and has over 44 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated...Read more

Specialties

  • Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
  • Addiction Psychiatry

Board Certifications

  • Addiction Psychiatry
  • Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
  • Psychiatry
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Education

1990
Inst Of Living
Residency Hospital
1988
Hosps For Sick Chldn Grp
Fellowship Hospital
1983
Charing Cross Hosps
Residency Hospital
1980
Royal Infirm
Internship Hospital
1978
U Cape Town
Medical School
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Awards

  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
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Dr. Jacobs frequently treats Anxiety. See all procedures and conditions Dr. Jacobs treats.

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Dr. Jacobs' office is located at 61 S Main St Ste 305, West Hartford, CT 06107. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

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Allan M Jacobs, MD61 S Main St Ste 305 West Hartford, CT 06107
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