
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adults
- Geriatrics
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAbout Brian C Jacobson
Brian C. Jacobson, MD, MPH, FASGE, AGAF, is a gastroenterologist and the Director of Program Development for the Gastroenterology division. Dr. Jacobson cares for people with a broad range of gastrointestinal problems and has expertise in advanced endoscopic procedures for the diagnosis and management of gastrointestinal cancers.
Dr. Jacobson has an international reputation for conducting innovative and clinically-meaningful research, much of which was sponsored by the National Institute's of Health. His current research focuses on several aspects of colonoscopy quality and effectiveness.
In addition to publishing numerous research articles and book chapters, Dr. Jacobson has co-authored several guidelines and standards of practice for the gastroenterology community. He has also served in leadership roles within several gastroenterological organizations, and has received many awards for teaching, mentoring, quality improvement, and clinical care excellence.
Dr. Jacobson received his undergraduate degree from Amherst College, his medical degree from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and a Master's Degree in Public Health from the Harvard School of Public Health. He completed both his Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology training at Brigham and Women's Hospital, where he also served as Chief Medical Resident. He received additional training in advanced endoscopy at the Massachusetts General Hospital.
When not working at Mass General, Dr. Jacobson enjoys woodworking, baking, reading, and being part of a close-knit family.
Locations
- Massachusetts General Gastroenterology Clinic
- 52 Second Avenue, Blue Building, Suite 3100, Waltham, MA 02451
- Get Directions
- phone: 617-726-2426
- fax: 781-724-5996
- Massachusetts General Gastroenterology Associates
- 55 Fruit Street, Building 5, Boston, MA 02114
- Get Directions
- phone: 617-726-2426
- fax: 617-724-5997
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Gastroenterology, 2002
- Residency: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Internal Medicine, 1997
- Medical Education: Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 1995
Board Certifications
- Gastroenterology: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2001
- Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2001
Insurance
- Aetna
- Beech Street
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield - Indemnity
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
- Cigna
- Commonwealth Care Alliance
- Coventry
- Fallon Health
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
- Humana
- Maine Community Health Options
- Mass General Brigham Health Plan
- MassHealth
- Medicaid CT
- Medicaid ME
- Medicaid NH
- Medicaid RI
- Medicaid VT
- Medicare
- Medicare ACO
- Multiplan
- Railroad Medicare
- Senior Whole Health
- TriCare
- Tufts Health Plan
- Tufts Medicare Preferred
- United Health Care
- Wellpoint
- WellSense
- WellSense NH
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
100 ratings, 49 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- Reviewed on 2/4/2026
He's the best doctor I have.
- Reviewed on 2/4/2026
Friendly, doesn't talk down to you, very helpful, didn't feel like I wasted my time and better than most doctors that I have seen.
- Reviewed on 2/2/2026
Dr. Jacobson is trying unique techniques to understand where my problems come from. He is very kind, and genuinely cares.
- Reviewed on 1/28/2026
Dr Jacobson was one of the kindest doctors with the best "bedside" manner I have ever encountered. Listened so well, asked what I needed, and was just generally such a nice person.
- Reviewed on 1/19/2026
Always very happy and satisfied
- Reviewed on 1/1/2026
He was fantastic as usual and has a great memory. He remembers me, remembers what I did for a living. Very good.
- Reviewed on 12/16/2025
An outstanding doctor with an outstanding manner.
- Reviewed on 12/18/2025
Dr Jacobson is the best. He is extremely knowledgeable, accommodating and a pleasure to work with as my healthcare provider.
- Reviewed on 12/17/2025
Dr. Jacobson is an excellent doctor. He listens carefully. He's very conscientious and very pleasant and knowledgeable. [redacted]
- Reviewed on 12/16/2025
Dr. Jacobson is a top notch GI doctor who exhibits a high IQ and EQ. I'm grateful to have him as my GI doctor.
- Reviewed on 12/11/2025
I felt heard and acknowledged
- Reviewed on 12/11/2025
He is fantastic!
- Reviewed on 12/11/2025
He is excellent
- Reviewed on 11/27/2025
On time to the appt and spent alot of time with me.
- Reviewed on 11/22/2025
Always good to speak with Dr. Jacobson. Caring and thorough doctor.
- Reviewed on 11/20/2025
Dr. Jacobson is always responsive. He's always wonderful to talk to, knowledgeable, friendly, definitely as a patient it feels like he cares. [redacted].
- Reviewed on 11/14/2025
Everything was good just more time to consult n exam
- Reviewed on 11/5/2025
A pleasure. Alwaysgreat
- Reviewed on 10/30/2025
Well, right from the very first time I went to him, he was amazing and I was so impressed and I was so happy because I waited so long to get him. And no, I would recommend him to everyone, everyone, because he is that good. All right, thank you. Bye.
- Reviewed on 10/29/2025
I'm a very unique case and the doctor listens very carefully to my backgrounds as well as any relevant medical conditions. He is always very compassionate and understanding and willing to listen to my concerns or suggestions.
- Reviewed on 10/29/2025
Kind, compassionate and inspires trust.
- Reviewed on 10/29/2025
Dr. Jacobson is one of the most helpful, thoughtful, clinically knowledgeable doctors I have ever seen. At this visit , he reflected on how far I have come since I became his patient. It was one of the most supportive , accurate and kind things a person in the medical field ever said to me. Please thank him for me.
- Reviewed on 10/24/2025
Yeah, this doctor was excellent. I couldn't have asked for anything better. Greatly appreciate his time and his effort and his concern and his care.
- Reviewed on 10/21/2025
Very helpful and informative
- Reviewed on 10/16/2025
Dr. Brian Jacobson is very professional, personable, knowledgeable. I would recommend him to anyone. It was my first appointment with him, and I'd definitely like to see him again. Thank you.
- Reviewed on 10/15/2025
Of ALL other providers, Dr Jacobson is THE BEsT: professionally, patient focused, relaxed and not rushed or pressured; suggested options to treatment; explained in understandable language; great, cheerful personality.. a true pleasure to have met him for the first time.. and I Will return..
- Reviewed on 10/15/2025
This Doctor was easy to talk to and understand. I would recommend him.
- Reviewed on 10/9/2025
Like always was great.
- Reviewed on 10/8/2025
Dr. Jacobson was so friendly and efficient . He made me feel comfortable. He answered all my questions and talked about all my concerns. I was so relieved at the end of my appt that I started to cry. He is one of the best doctors I have ever had.
- Reviewed on 10/8/2025
Very smart and respectful provider.
- Reviewed on 10/5/2025
The provider was kind and considerate.
- Reviewed on 9/29/2025
Excellent, excellent, excellent+ !!! Impressively knowledgeable and experienced doctor, wonderful human being - so nice and friendly; words cannot express how great Dr.Jacobson is and how happy I'm to have him as my gastroenterologist.
- Reviewed on 9/25/2025
Dr. Jacobson is the best. He is polite, caring, and a great human being. Also, a very talented doctor.
- Reviewed on 8/15/2025
Dr Jacobson say me virtually while he was on vacation. I can't add more superlative than that, except he is fabulous!
- Reviewed on 6/29/2025
Dr. J was a great listener. We problem solved about my issues and came to an agreement about my course of action. I will get further blood tests in two months. Dr. J is an excellent communicator.
- Reviewed on 6/13/2025
Dr. Jacobson is excellent and all of his staff, he's excellent. Thank you.
- Reviewed on 6/6/2025
Dr. Jacobson was very kind to me. He was very, very clear in explaining my results to me, what my tests showed. He was very supportive of me as a patient. I felt very, I felt listened to when I was done. I thought he was great. He was very, very kind and very, very patient in taking the time it took to work with me on my care. I really appreciated it and I would definitely recommend him to anybody, including family.
- Reviewed on 6/6/2025
Excelllent communicator, very good first contact with Dr. Jacobson. Very knowedgeable, caring person. Thank you. [redacted]
- Reviewed on 6/5/2025
Dr. Jacobson was very prompt, he had questions about a serious surgery I had over the winter. Dr. Jacobson was personable and remembered me from my previous endoscopy. I'm glad to see that he will be my gastroenterologist for the next procedure in 2 years. The facility in Waltham is clean and easy to find the parking garage to the drs office.
- Reviewed on 6/5/2025
Amazing provider
- Reviewed on 5/21/2025
Everything was great, really appreciate his work and his help!
- Reviewed on 5/7/2025
I was incredibly impressed by Dr. Jacobsen. He was very knowledgeable and thorough. He spent a lot of time preparing for our meeting, and then spent a lot of time with me talking about my issues. As he walked me down to his assistant [redacted] we passed a woman waiting in the hallway and he stopped and asked if she would like a chair. That level of kindness and thoughtfulness is very rare in this world.
- Reviewed on 5/11/2025
He was thoughtful and effective.
- Reviewed on 5/1/2025
Dr. Jacobson is a top rate GI. He's knowledgeable, respectful, and highly intelligent. I am fortunate to have him as my GI MD.
- Reviewed on 4/24/2025
Dr. Jacobson is fantastic. I have four or five providers of MGH and he is by far the best. Very thorough and patient and understanding and explains things well and reviews my case before we meet. Exceptional.
- Reviewed on 4/14/2025
Dr Jacobson is a wonderful doctor always able to contact him
- Reviewed on 4/7/2025
First time in this practice and I was very satisfied with my care.
- Reviewed on 4/1/2025
Dr. Jacobson is the best doctor I have ever seen. Compassion, hard work diagnosing, medication prescribed that WORKS, open to be contacted in the future and a great sense of humor. I felt no anxiety. All MUCH appreciated. Give him my best!! [redacted]
- Reviewed on 3/31/2025
Excellent