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 Certifications
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Neurology
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Clinical Neurophysiology
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Epilepsy
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, 2019-2024
- Top Doctors, Neurology, Philadelphia magazine, 2015-2026
- 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
Patient Comments
Mercedes Jacobson is one of my favorite physicians. She is professional, and caring. She listens well and has given me excellent medical advice over 15 years. [...] I would not go to any other doctor and would recommend her to anyone.
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Dr. Jacobson has been excellent over the years. She's been willing to work with me on a treatment plan that works with my lifestyle.
Good
Dr Jacobson is always encouraging and shows care and dedication to my well-being