David H Jacobs Pc

I've been with Dr. Jacobs for well over a decade. He's seen me through everything from minor sinus infections to major surgery. No, he's not cheapest doctor in DC but I doubt that he's the most expensive. Besides, you get what you pay for, and he's worth every penny. Dr. Jacobs is an outstanding physician. He is always available for his patients, makes room on his calendar (usually the same day) to see acutely ill patients and is EXTREMELY well regarded by other physicians. And, by the way, he is anything but abusive. He often engages in phone conversations with his patients (for free) that are longer than the in office appointments that other doctors provide. For example, when my father was on a respirator and I needed advice Dr. Jacobs spent half an hour on the phone with me explaining exactly what questions to ask of my father's physicians and telling me what to expect as my dad's condition worsened. Not only did he do this for free, he made it a point to call back later to see how I was doing. more

David Jacobs, in addition to being probably the most expensive doctor in Washington, is also arrogant beyond belief and insulting too. Among other things, he bizarrely accused me of reselling prescription drugs he'd prescribed and threatened to fire me as a patient unless I agreed (at $400-$600 a pop minimum, not covered by normal insurance) to have routine check ups every other month (I am in perfect health). Avoid this charlatan at all costs. My only question is why I didn't leave him sooner. If anything good can be said about him, it's that the actual care you get will be good -- but the abuse just makes it not worth the trouble. more