John Jacobs, MD
Gastroenterology
New patient visits
USF Health Joy McCann Culverhouse Center for Swallowing Disorders
13330 USF Laurel Drive
Tampa, FL 33612
Phone
813-821-8033Fax
813-974-7031
Dr. Jacobs is an Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of South Florida. He graduated from medical school at the University of Miami and completed his residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Texas, Southwestern Medical Center. He went on to complete his fellowship in Gastroenterology at Indiana University. Dr. Jacobs joined the faculty at USF in 2014 and serves as the Interim Chief for the Division of Gastroenterology and Joy McCann Culverhouse Center for Swallowing Disorders. His clinical practice emphasizes all aspects of esophagology, and he has a particular focus on eosinophilic esophagitis, GERD, and esophageal dysmotility.
Provider Information
Specialties
Gastroenterology
Gender
Male
Languages
English
Spanish
Age groups seen
Adults
Geriatrics
Education
Indiana University School of Medicine
Fellowship, Gastroenterology
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Residency, Internal Medicine
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Internship, Internal Medicine
University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine
Medical School
University of Notre Dame
Undergraduate, History
Boston College
Undergraduate
Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology
NPI
1669631834
Verified Reviews
The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
4.8 out of 5
203 ratings,
35 reviews
1/26/2026
Dr Jacobs listened seems to understand my complaints and was pleased to hear that the last procedure he performed did well. Together we agreed on a course of treatment.
1/25/2026
Doctor was really professional. Also explained everything that was happening to where I could understand it
11/19/2025
Doctor Jacobs was totally unprepared for my arrival! His staff had four months to prepare for my arrival and to receive all of my medical records. They never once reached out to me to inform me that there was a problem receiving said medical records. It was very upsetting to drive 2 hours from Port Charlotte to Tampa only to be told nothing about my condition and offer no help whatsoever. It was a very unpleasant ride home ruminating about the inefficiencies of doctor jacob's staff and doctor jacob's attitudes towards me! He told me that it was my fault for not bringing all of my medical records so that he could review during my visit. Blaming me for doctor Jacobs being unprepared is unacceptable!
10/31/2025
No complaints.
10/26/2025
Only ruled out mobility of swallowing issue but didn't address other issues that could be causing swallowing issues. Left with no treatment options other than another visit with a speech/swallow therapist.
Insurance Coverage
Note:Please contact the practice directly to confirm your health plan is in network.
Aetna Better Health Medicaid & Healthy Kids
Aetna Medicare HMO-POS
Aetna Medicare PPO
Aetna/Coventry HMO,PPO and POS
Ag Administrators
Ambetter - Exchange (Sunshine ACA Plan)
AvMed HMO
Beech Street
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Exchange Plans (ACA)
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO-BlueCare (Health Options)
Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO-myBlue
Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Supplement-Advantage 65
Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO-NetworkBlue / BlueSelect
Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO-Preferred Patient Care (PPC)
Cigna HMO
Cigna PPO
Clear Health Alliance Medicaid (CHA)
CMS Sunshine (TITLE 19 & 21)
CorVel PPO and Auto Medical
Devoted Medicare HMO, PPO, D-SNP
Empath Health (PACE)
Employers Health Network (EHN)
Evolutions Prime PPO
Evolutions Traditional PPO
Florida Community Care (Medicaid)
Freedom Health Medicare HMO
Galaxy Health Network
HealthSpring Medicare HMO & PPO (fka Cigna Medicare)
Hillsborough County Health Care Plan (HCHCP)
Humana Healthy Horizons (Medicaid)
Humana HMO
Humana Medicare HMO (Gold Plus)
Humana Medicare PPO
Humana PPO
Humana Tampa Bay HUMx (HMOx) Exchange Plan (ACA)
InnovAge
Longevity Health Plan Medicare HMO SNP
Molina Marketplace (Exchange Plan)
Molina Medicaid
Molina Medicare Options Plus HMO SNP
MultiPlan PPO
Oscar Insurance Company of Florida
Private Healthcare Systems PPO (PHCS)
Quality Health Management
Simply Healthcare Medicaid HMO and Healthy Kids
Simply Medicare HMO
Solis Medicare HMO
Sunshine Health Medicaid HMO
TRICARE Prime (Humana Military)
TRICARE Prime Demo (CareSource Military & Veterans)
TRICARE Select (Humana Military)
Truli for Health
Ultimate Health Plans Medicare HMO
United Healthcare Commercial Plans
United Healthcare Exchange Plans
United Healthcare Medicaid
United Healthcare Medicare HMO and PPO
VA Community Care Network (Optum)
WellCare Medicare HMO
Map & Directions
USF Health Joy McCann Culverhouse Center for Swallowing Disorders
13330 USF Laurel DriveTampa, FL 33612
Virtual care available
For COVID-19 symptoms/testing, fever, cough, colds, UTI, allergies and more.
Self-pay