Mercedes P. Jacobson, MD

Clinical Interests

• Epilepsy
• Seizure disorders
• Women's health in neurology 

Research Interests

• Medically refractory epilepsy
• Health care disparities in epilepsy
• Clinical trials in epilepsy

Education

• MD, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY

Training

• Fellowship, Epilepsy/EEG, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
• Residency, Neurology, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

Board Certification

• Neurology
• Clinical Neurophysiology

Memberships

• American Academy of Neurology
• American Epilepsy Society
• American Clinical Neurophysiology Society
• Philadelphia Neurological Society

Awards and Honors

• Best Doctors in America®, Neurology, 2015-2016, 2017-2018, 2019-2020
• Top Doctors, Neurology, Philadelphia magazine, 2015-2019
• Erick Burton Osberg Award, Epilepsy Foundation Eastern Pennsylvania, 2017
• Top Doc for Women, Philadelphia magazine
• Best Doctors Award, Consumer’s Research Council, 2003-2017
• Shining Star Award, 2002
• Physician Volunteer of the Year, 2000