Barbara Jacobs, MD
Spokane, WA 99204
Spokane, WA 99204
Providence Rheumatology
105 West 8th Avenue, Suite 7010, Spokane, WA 99204
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About Barbara Jacobs
Barbara grew up in a small town in Austria where her father is a family physician. She has been awarded scholarships for her academic excellence and research. Outside of medicine, Barbara enjoys running, hiking, traveling, developing photos in her own darkroom, and playing the piano (which she has enjoyed since age 7). In addition to being fluent in German and English, Barbara is conversant in French and Spanish. She is thrilled to be able to complete be a part of Providence Rheumatology.
Medical University of Vienna (Austria)
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Rheumatology
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
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Dr Jacobs is always kind,caring and explains things well so I understand. She's such a delight
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If I could give a rating of over 10 I would do that for Dr Jacobs and all of the staff in her office!
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Dr. Jacobs Is excellent. She is caring and thorough. I'm lucky to have her for my rheumatologist.
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Always positive
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Excellent Doctor
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All Good Doctor Jacobs is the best.
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Excellent experience.
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Dr. Barbara Jacobs is an amazing doctor and has made sure to help me feel better Thank you
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Dr. Jacobs was kind, respectful and very thorough. She took the time to ask several questions. She kept asking if I had any questions or concerns.
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It was all good
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Dr. Jacobs and her team are very courteous and patient. I'm very pleased with Dr. Jacobs. She is very kind and helpful. She pays attention to all my concerns and questions.
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The team was very good and the doctor was awesome.
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She was a wonderful teacher. She was patient and explained things well.
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I enjoyed my first visit with Dr Jacobs. She was interested and helpful and very personable. She gave me additional information about my condition and was very easy to talk to. Overall, an excellent first visit!
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Got an apptment sooner than I thought I would
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Was first visit there the experience was good so fast!
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I love Dr Jacobs and the staff in rheumatology! Everyone listens, is kind and I feel lucky to be a patient here, bec I know how hard it is to find a rheumatologist taking new patients, let alone one as thorough as Dr. J.
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Well preparedCompetent.
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This was my first visit with Dr Jacob's and the experience was excellent.
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I have a very puzzeling health issue and she always listens attentively, validates my opinions and concerns and makes me feel like I have an ally in getting to the bottom of my problems. I appreciate her very much.
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I am very confident in Dr. Jacobs. She is trying very hard to determine what is wrong with me and makes me feel confident that we will figure it out, eventually.
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Always listening to me. Shows care and concern about my well-being
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Have never had any bad experience. Always positive.
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Everything was good.
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The best!
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I've never had a bad experience with any of my care providers.
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Very good
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Al was good
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They were very forgiving when I showed up late and they still got me in in a timely manner. I really appreciated that.
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She is very understand, thorough, answers all my questions and nice to have the time I need for my illnesses problems.
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Dr. Jacobs is amazing. She always makes me feel heard intelligent and matches the treatment to my lifestyle. I feel better than I have in years!
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She is always caring and understanding.
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It was good,Dr Jacobs is great
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I am a new patient, and the doctor was very thorough when discussing my care with my previous rheumatologist. She discussed possible treatment going forward and depending on test results what the treatment plan might be.
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Everyone was great to me
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Everyone acted professionally.
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The entire team is wonderful and provides excellent treatment.
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My first visit with Dr. Jacob. She treated me as an individual and considered my full health history in giving advice. I felt like she did a thorough exam and I appreciated her advice and recommendations. She was very kind and considerate.
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Dr Jacob is very patient with me I get severe Anxiety when my trip up doesn't go as planned
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Dr. Jacobs provides excellent care. She is very familiar with my case and has been a tremendous help in getting me back to a more healthy state.
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Dr J is wonderful.
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I arrived early and was still seen quickly and gained an extra hour in my day. It is wonderful to see a doctor that knows you and is active in your care.
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Very timely and courteous office.
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Excellent Experience
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Dr. Jacobs is friendly and empathetic as well as professional. She answered questions and gave me all needed information on my ongoing health.
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I have no complaints about my provider, she was great! My only complaint is the amount of time it took to get an appointment and now a follow-up appointment.
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She's very thorough and compassionate and does everything she can to better by health situation I really like her she's in an amazing doctor thank you
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Dr. Jacobs is professional and thorough with me in caring for my autoimmune issues. I appreciate her expertise and counsel.
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Always good. Dr Jacob's seems to genuinely care about my health.
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Oh my goodness, Dr Jacobs was incredibly kind, understanding, knowledgeable, and helpful. She took the time to listen and I felt like truly u detest and me. Her answers to my questions were great and our open dialogue even better. She emulates everything right about healthcare and being a good human. She is a great rolemodel.Thank her for her incredible care.
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Dr. Jacobs listened closely and asked many questions relevant to my care. She was systematic, kind, and thorough. I'm grateful she is helping me find answers to my illness.
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Dr jacobs is always so kind and caring. I always look forward to seeing her
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She is very helpful and easy to talk to.
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Dr. Jacobs listens carefully, answers questions clearly, and seems to remember me. I have the utmost confidence in her advice and care.
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Dr Jacobs is always very friendly, she listens to my concerns and questions and is willing to try new ideas / solutions to help me feel better and find the most effective treatments to manage my autoimmune disease and health issues!
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Dr Jacobs is an excellent doctor. She is very knowledgeable about RA and very attentive to my individual diagnosis. Top notch.
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I always feel very comfortable when visiting with Dr Jacobs and office staff
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Very good
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This provider is very friendly and personable.
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I felt the visit went very well learned a lot from doctor on methods to avoid flare ups.
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I felt she was very thorough, and I appreciated the time she was able to spend with me.
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She does a great job.
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Knows my medical history, listened to my concerns and answered all my questions
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Very good experience
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I love Dr. Jacobs-she is kind, listens, and very caring. Please hang onto her!!!
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Understanding, listens, respects my many, many years of living with my conditions and me knowing my body.
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Always good
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Always listens and explains plan and why
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Awesome service keep up the good work
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Everyone was great!
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Great
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Very good
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No complaints. Very cordial and respectful
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Doctor always seems like she's in a hurry but does a good job.
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Dr. Jacobs was wonderful, she listened to my health issues, went over my medical history and gave me a thorough exam. She did come to the conclusion that my needs were not of a rheumatoid disorder and explained what she did think it was and to follow up with my health care provider. I would recommend Dr. Jacobs.
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She is incredible, fantastic listener, extremely knowledgeable, feel in great hands under her care and watch.
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Dr. Jacobs always finds a resolution to any problems I have, example the medication I was taking made me nauseous to even throwing up. She ordered me a coated pill that had no side effects. She always listens to me and comes up with suggestions.
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Care provider very nice & Profesional.
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Always very nice and attentive to my questions and concerns.
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I am very happy with my health care team.
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Always a comfortable environment.
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Feel very lucky to have Dr. Barbara Jacobs as my doctor.
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Outstanding!
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They treat you like family
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It was a good appointment, I really like Dr Jacob's It went well thanks
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Pretty.much all good
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Dr. Jacobs is a great doctor. She really listens to what my symptoms are and works hard to come up with solutions to try to manage it.
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Dr. Jacobs always explains things well and is easy to understand. She listens and makes suggestions to improve my outcomes.
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I appreciate Dr Jacobs very much!
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First visit but very satisfied with entire process.
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Dr. Jacobs and staff are very thorough and friendly
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Love Dr. Jacobs
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Doctor Jacobs and all of the staff in her office are excellent.this includes the scheduling and reception staff of her department Thank you!
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Always nice and concern about my health.
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Dr. Jacobs is a caring and supportive doctor.
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As a new provider, I like Dr. Jacobs very much...
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Excellent provider
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Feel very comfortable with the care.
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Dr. Jacobs and the nurse were kind and attentive. Also very concerned and considerate. Everyone at the front desk was friendly and helpful.
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Provider seems very competent and thorough yet very personable
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This was my first visit with Dr. Jacobs and I am impressed! She had prepared for my appointment by reading notes from past appointments and with other doctors. She was very thorough in answering my questions & discussing my concerns.The nurse that was working with Dr. Jacobs on the day of my appointment was pleasant while being professional. I wish I could say the same about all of my doctors. It may sound strange but it was a pleasure.
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Very good experience
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There have never been any bad experiences.
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I wish I would have switched rheumatology care a while back. She is very thorough with my care.
Providence Patient
I love Dr. Jacobs and I hope she stays with Providence. It takes time to build a relationship with your caregiver. She is knowledgeable & she listens to me.We need more Drs like her.
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Very pleasant and informative interaction with this provider.
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Clinical Interests
- Acute Arthritis
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Arthritis
- Arthritis Of Multiple Joints
- Arthropathy
- Biologic Therapy For Rheumatologic Diseases
- Bursitis
- Calcium Pyrophosphate Deposition Disease
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (Cts)
- Crest
- Crystalline Arthritis
- Dermatomyositis
- Discoid Lupus Erythematosus
- Enthesitis
- Fibromyalgia
- Giant Cell Arteritis
- Gout
- Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis
- Inflammatory Polyarthropathy
- Joint Injection
- Maternal Collagen Vascular Disorder
- Maternal Lupus
- Microscopic Polyangiitis
- Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
- Myositis
- Neuropathic Arthritis
- Non Surgical Management Of Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Polyarteritis Nodosa
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica
- Polymyositis
- Post Infectious Arthritis
- Pseudogout
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Pulmonary Sarcoidosis
- Raynaud's Disease
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Sarcoidosis
- Scleroderma
- Septic Arthritis
- Sicca Syndrome
- Sjogrens
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- Vasculitis
Great experience always!
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