Barbara Jacobs, MD
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
Providence Medical Group - Inland Northwest
Dr Jacobs 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.
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She was great! Hope she stays in Spokane indefinitely :)
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It was a good visit with Dr Jacobs
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Dr Jacobs is very understanding, listens, and gives good advice.
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Dr Jacobs is an exceptional doctor!
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The provider and staff make me feel less worried about my issue and long term ramifications.
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Dr. Jacob's always takes time with me and doesn't seem to hurry through my visit. She answers all my questions and concerns
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My first visit with Dr Jacob's as she is taking over a previous physicians panel. It was clear she had reviewed my records ahead of time, was respectful of the previous provider and was very responsive to my concerns and questions. Quite thrilled that she is my new rheumatologist!
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New provider for me. Very pleased.
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No bad experiences. Over the years, I have been through at least three providers at this location and with Dr. Jacobs I have never waited at all, and she has been an excellent provider
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Good
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Your rheumatology office from clerks and receiving, to intake, and doctors are prompt, courteous, friendly, professional, and knowledgeable. There is no need for improvement in any area from my numerous experiences. Thank you.
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Love this doctor's office
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I'm extremely happy with Dr. Jacobs and staff.
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Best team ever!
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Always pleasant profesional, and caring.
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Always good
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I am glad I have a doctor that is willing to listen.
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It was great
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She is excellent
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I do not give a perfect score to anyone ,but this is close.
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Thank you
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All very good
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Listens carefully and explains things thoroughly
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Always very kind and informative. Feels like she really cares about her patients.
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Obviously it was a good experience.
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Dr Jacobs is my new RA doctor and she was very caring and thorough.
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Dr. Jacob is a terrific Provider and I'm fortunate to have her as my Doctor
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She is compassionate, and skilled, honest. I found her accepting of my own experience and point of views. That was reassuring to me. That felt respectful of me.
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Always good with this provider and office.
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My care provider is taking the best possible path to my wellness with my well being at the very rop of her priorities. She is an excellent provider who I was comfortable with from the moment I met her.
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This office is always attentive to my needs
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Barb Jacobs has continued to be very kins, work hard on my conditions and helped me so much. She's wonderful
Providence Patient
Since this was the first time I've seen her. I would say she is one of the best doctors I have had. I hope she does not leave the practice so that I may keep her as my Rhumatologist. She was very kind and respectful and I felt there was a connection from the beginning.This is what I look for in a doctor and she has it 10000%.
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Dr. Jacobs an staff are always helpful and responsive. I use the MyChart app and can get answers to my questions quickly.
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Very thorough
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Dr Jacob's is a caring individual that pays attention to you and your needs. She has been excellent to work with.
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I always have a great experience
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I like my care provider very much....she is very kind and compassionate....
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All good
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Great experience always!
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Dr Jacobs is always kind,caring and explains things well so I understand. She's such a delight
Providence Patient
If I could give a rating of over 10 I would do that for Dr Jacobs and all of the staff in her office!
Providence Patient
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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Dr. Barbara Jacobs is an amazing doctor and has made sure to help me feel better Thank you
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Excellent experience.
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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.
Providence Patient
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!
Providence Patient
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.
Providence Patient
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.
Providence Patient
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.
Providence Patient
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.
Providence Patient
Dr J is wonderful.
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Very timely and courteous office.
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Excellent Experience
Providence Patient
Dr. Jacobs is friendly and empathetic as well as professional. She answered questions and gave me all needed information on my ongoing health.
Providence Patient
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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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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Always good. Dr Jacob's seems to genuinely care about my health.
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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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She is very helpful and easy to talk to.
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Dr jacobs is always so kind and caring. I always look forward to seeing her
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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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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
Dr. Jacob's is so awesome. She's always so friendly and it makes me so happy to hear her say I'm one of her easiest patients.
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