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, 2015-2021
- 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
I respect, rely on, and trust Mercedes Jacobson, MD. I am living proof that challenges exist; she does not dismiss a challenge. As long as Dr. Jacobson saves a little bit of time for me; I highly recommend this, "one of a kind", Neuro-Epileptologist to anyone needing a specialist in this intricate field of neurology. BTW, both, Dr. J. and her medical assistant [...] did their job very well. [...]
Very good telemed visit. Dr. Jacobson is thoughtful, professional and caring.
Mrs. Jacobson, is very professional, caring and takes her time with me and listens to me.
Everything was very good.
As a patient of Dr. Jacobson's, I have found her to be a reliable, intelligent, caring and totally loyal physician to me. Dr. Jacobson has always showed concern for my problems both health wise and socially. I also, have found that she shows great concern for her other patients. [...] I would recommend Dr. Jacobson to anyone asking me for a great epileptolgist. When I first met Dr. Jacobson I saw her caring and passion of her decision making as a physician and that is why I am so glad that she stayed in Philadelphia since other doctors I have had either retired or moved on.
God bless Dr. M. Jacobson, she is one of the best doctors in Temple Hospital.
Dr. Jacobson and her staff are always very professional and attentive to my needs. Sometimes I have to wait for responses to my calls, but when they do call back I am always treated with the utmost in professional care.
Too RUSHED!!
Doctor J is an AMAZING provider. I often wish I could see her for EVERYTHING but she does well to answer all of my questions and refer me back to a specific department when needed. She understands me and I appreciate the effort she puts into my care.
this was my first time seeing Dr Jacobson and my first time at Temple's North Philadelphia location. Dr Jacobson was wonderful and thorough, very kind and professional. the student doctor was excellent and has a great future. everyone in the office was kind and professional.
My new doctor she has very caring in concerning, in the staff is excellent.
Dr. Jacobson has been a reliable, intelligent and totally loyal to mine and my spouse's concern. When contacting Dr. Jacobson by phone or mytemplehealth I always receive a quick response. Dr. Jacobson has also been willing to fit me in as a patient when times were not available. I would recommend Dr. Jacobson for anyone looking for an excellent neurologist within this region.
Very good my attention for me.
All very good!