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Dr. Jose Jacob

Dr. Jose Jacob is a highly skilled invasive cardiologist with over 23 years of experience treating cardiovascular diseases. His expertise lies in diagnostic cardiac catheterizations, pacemaker and defibrillator implantations, and transesophageal echocardiograms. He earned his MSc in Cardiology from the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland. He completed his cardiology fellowship at Weill Cornell Medical College, which helped refine his clinical and diagnostic skills.

Born on January 3rd, 1960, in India, Dr. Jacob’s path to medicine began at St. John’s Medical College in Bangalore, where he earned his MBBS degree in 1983. Determined to specialize, he pursued an MD in General Internal Medicine, which he completed in 1991, deepening his understanding of medical care and patient management.

In 1992, Dr. Jacob moved to the UK, where he worked as a Senior House Officer and Medical Registrar at Letterkenny General Hospital in Ireland. His time in Ireland shaped his career, allowing him to earn his MSc in Cardiology in 1995. His thesis focused on thrombolysis in acute myocardial infarction, significantly contributing to the medical community’s understanding of the treatment.

Dr. Jacob's career then took him to the United States in 1996, where he began his medical training at Coney Island Hospital in Brooklyn, New York. He completed his internship and residency in Internal Medicine. Then, he continued his education by pursuing a fellowship in cardiology at Weill Cornell Medical College and New York Presbyterian Hospital from 1999 to 2002. During this time, he gained specialized knowledge and experience in invasive cardiology.

Since 2002, Dr. Jacob has worked as an invasive cardiologist in various hospitals across the U.S. His career began at the Fayetteville Heart Center in North Carolina and continued at several other medical institutions, including Carolina Heart, Carolina East Cardiology, and Eastern Carolina Cardiovascular. His practice has grown over the years, and he has earned recognition for his skill in performing complex procedures and providing high-quality care to his patients.

From 2016 to 2018, Dr. Jacob served as the Director and Chairman of the Department of Medicine at Sentara Albemarle Medical Center in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, and as Chief of Staff at Martin General Hospital from 2019 to 2020. These leadership roles allowed him to influence healthcare practices and improve patient outcomes.

In 2021, Jose Jacob relocated to Florida, where he practices at the Cardiac Specialty Institute in Leesburg and the Cardiovascular Institute of Central Florida in Ocala. His expertise continues to impact the lives of patients in the region significantly.

Jose Jacob MD is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Adult Cardiovascular Disease and maintains active memberships in several professional organizations. His commitment to cardiology, research, and patient care has earned him numerous accolades and recognition throughout his career. His work continues to shape the cardiology field, and his contributions to the medical community are enduring.

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