Valerie Jacobson, MD
Pediatrician
Physician Profile
Valerie Jacobson, MD, brings the latest training in pediatric care to help her patients grow from infants to healthy young adults. With an emphasis on the importance of immunizations and child safety, her areas of interest are:
Preventive Care
Weight Management
Asthma
Pediatric Care
Well Child Check Ups
Immunizations
School Physicals
Health Education
Specialties:
Pediatrician
A physician specializing in Pediatrics is concerned with the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. The Pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
American Board of Pediatrics
Education & Training:
Bachelor of Science
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
1998 - 2002
Doctor of Medicine
University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
2003 - 2007
Residency
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC
2007 - 2010
Hospital Affiliation:
Wolfson Children's Hospital
Baptist Medical Center South
Ages Treated:
Infant
Toddler
Adolescent
Teen
Adult
Senior
Legal Practice Name:
From the Doctor:
One of the most important topics in medicine today is the idea of a having a medical home. In my mind, this "home" begins with the special relationship a pediatrician can form with the child and his or her family. I feel this doctor-patient relationship is not only important in the early years, it can also help children grow up to be healthier adults.
When I'm not in the office, I enjoy spending time with my husband and one-year-old daughter, running, and going to the beach. I also love watching and attending Gators football games.