Gavin Jacobson, MD

Seems so strange to me that Dr. Jacobsen has mixed reviews. I’ve seen him for most of my prenatal care which gave me an opportunity to understand his style more than just one appointment. He is kind, sincere, honest, patient and pragmatic. He takes his time to answer all your questions and nice a nice bed-​side manor.

Exceptional doctor. He really cares about his patients. I feel lucky to have him as my OB/​GYN. He’s very patient and takes time to answer all of my questions. Was great during my entire pregnancy. I won’t leave Kaiser because I don’t want to lose him as my doctor.

I went to see this Dr seven years ago, and it was the most unpleasant experience I have had with a doctor. I am STILL upset about it. I just happened to come across his name, which is why I am writing the review now.
He was very short with me, and rude. I remember him giving me a painful exam, and I told him I was feeling nauseous. He looked at me and said, «You’re not going to throw up on me, are you?»
He made me feel very uncomfortable (which is not how you ever want to feel with a doctor – especially a gynecologist), he tested me for unnecessary things, and wouldn’t test me for what I had actually requested.
It was clear that he didn’t care about his patients on an individual level.

I found Dr Jacobson rushed, rude and his examination incomplete and not thorough. My questions were not answered, eye contact was avoided, and I did not feel comfortable. I complained to Kaiser, asking to see another obgyn, but they refused, so waited another year for an exam with a different doctor. Dr Jacobson is not recommended.

I always want a male dr, but they’re always fulled up… I didnt get one for my reguar one, but got one for my gynecologist… and i finally went to the appt yesterday. after being warned by the nurse (you’ll have to take off all your clothes… you know dr. jacobson is a man right?) i saw the dr and he was so nice! he took my entire history, was casual, friendly, thourough and infomative. i felt so much more comfortable with him than with any other gyn ive been to before. it was just like having a conversation with a regular person. only that i left feeling that he is totally compitent and that i wish he could be my gen practice dr as well, since i’m not sure she knows what she’s doing. still, now i have a good eye dr, dentist, and gyn! yay!