In addition to running a busy clinical practice dedicated to hip and knee reconstruction and replacement, Dr. Jacobs also serves as the President of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and chairperson of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Rush Medical College.
Dr. Jacobs is especially interested in the materials used for prosthetic devices and has conducted research and published extensively on this topic. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons and is the recipient of several awards for his work in research.
In his spare time, Dr. Jacobs enjoys long distance cycling and playing the baritone saxophone.
Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush offers comprehensive, unparalleled, orthopedic services. The physicians at MOR treat thousands of orthopedic patients each year with problems ranging from the most common to the most complex. MOR’s reputation as a leader in specialized orthopedic patient care, education and research has been recognized by several national journals. U.S. News & World Report ranks the orthopedic program at Rush University Medical Center as one of the top 10 programs in the nation. MOR has several offices in Illinois, including: Rush University Medical Center; Prairie Medical Center, Chicago; Prairie Medical Center, Westchester; Central DuPage Hospital, Winfield; Rush Oak Park Hospital; and is associated with Elmhurst Memorial Hospital. For more information, log on to www.rushortho.com.
