Dr. Philip M Jacobs M.D.
Orthopedist
400 Concord Plaza Dr 300 San Antonio TX, 78216About
Dr. Philip Jacobs is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in San Antonio, TX. Dr. Jacobs specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Jacobs tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
Univ of Ne Coll of Med, Omaha Ne 1992
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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