Dr. Roy Harper Jackson M.D.

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Get to know Internist Dr. Roy H. Jackson, who serves patients in Pasadena, California.

Dr. Jackson is a board-certified internist who is currently serving patients at HealthCare Partners in Pasadena, California. Since 1992, HealthCare Partners has been committed to developing innovative models of healthcare delivery that improve patients’ quality of life while containing healthcare costs. The physicians with HealthCare Partners strive daily to bring the benefits of coordinated care to more than 600,000 patients in California – all of whom represent the diversity of cultures, socioeconomic groups, ages, and health statuses in the communities served. 

Dr. Jackson is also affiliated with Huntington Hospital in Pasadena. Huntington Hospital is a 619-bed not-for-profit independent hospital committed to providing the highest quality care for every person in the community. “Our mission is to provide excellent health care and compassionate service to each person by bringing together outstanding physicians, caring nurses, professional staff, and advanced technologies” as stated on the hospital’s website. 

Dr. Jackson is board-certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.

Dr. Jackson earned his medical degree from the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California in 1974. He then went on to complete his internship and residency in internal medicine at LAC+USC Medical Center. 

Dr. Jackson is a member of the American Medical Association, the California Medical Association, and the Los Angeles County Medical Association. In addition, he was honored with an award from the American Academy of Cardiology.

Internal medicine or general medicine is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. Physicians specializing in internal medicine are called internists. They manage and prevent common and complex diseases by providing comprehensive care and promoting overall wellbeing. A U.S. Army veteran, Dr. Jackson values teamwork and consults with his patients to find the best treatment options for their needs. He builds long-term relationships with both his staff and patients, many of whom he considers friends.

In addition to English, Dr. Jackson speaks medical Spanish. In his spare time, Dr. Jackson enjoys watching professional sports, exercising at the gym, and spending time with his grandchildren.

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