Dr. Abraham Jacob, MD

If you're interested in a highly regarded, very talented surgeon for virtually anything otology related, Dr Jacob is a very good choice. However there are downsides in dealing with him. He talks too much and listens too little. His theories on pain management are rooted in the medical dark ages. I have had three unrelated mayor surgeries since the covid, and am no stranger to post surgical pain. The pain from this procedure (tympanoplasty) was off the charts. I suffered a blown out left knee from a 170 MM rocket in Vietnam that was less painful than the recovery period of this procedure.. I have no knowledge or other basis for faulting his skill in performing this highly complex surgery, but he was virtually no help in managing the pain of the recovery. As a result, I had to get pain medication from my family doctor during the 5 weeks it took to function again. His final response to the aftermath of this experience was dismissive and condescending.

Dr. Jacob is an outstanding and very professional physician. He removed large chloesteatomas (one in each ear) in two separate operations. Both operations were extensive and after reading the surgery reports I am amazed at his skill and ability. I was very fortunate to have him as my surgeon and would recommend only him for anyone needing ear surgery.

Dr Jacob's stapedectomy on my ear was incredible, he found that I had smaller ear bones than most and an exposed nerve and yet was still able to return my hearing to normal. I was fortunate and chose the surgeon who knew what he was doing, I can't thank him enough.

Dr. Jacob quite literally saved my hearing, and being an actor and singer in today's economy- thus saving my career. Making a poor decision in 2008 I blew out my ear drum and for the past 2 years Dr. Jacob has placed tubes, done surgery, and made my hearing nearly back to normal. I owe many thanks to him.