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Glen C. Jacob, MD

4.6
Orthopedic Surgery, Hand Surgery
484-526-1735

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St. Luke's Orthopedic Care - Whitehall
St. Luke's Medical Office - MacArthur Road
2363 MacArthur Road
Whitehall, PA 18052
484-526-1735
833-932-1185

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Glen Jacob, MD
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About Me

I am an orthopedic hand surgeon at St Luke’s University Health Network. One of the many aspects of hand surgery that I find fulfilling, is helping my patients return to their important life activities and hobbies.

I am board certified in surgery, and I have subspecialty certification is surgery of the hand. I have been in practice since 2010 and provide comprehensive care for patients with conditions and injuries of the hand, wrist, forearm and elbow.

I attended medical school at the University of Miami School of Medicine. After medical school, I completed a 5-year orthopedic surgical residency at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. After residency, I pursued a fellowship in hand and upper extremity as well as microvascular surgery at UMDNJ- New Jersey medical school. During this additional year of training, I further honed my skills in complex hand, wrist, forearm and elbow reconstruction. I have special interest in Wide Awake Local Anesthesia No Tourniquet Surgery (WALANT) as this can decrease the anesthesia risks of surgery, and it allows more patients the opportunity for better hand function that may otherwise not consider treatment. Patients do not need to have IVs placed, and they can drive themselves to and from surgery on their own if they desire. This technique cannot be used in all types of hand surgery, but the options continue to grow with time. WALANT is commonly used for carpal tunnel release, trigger finger release, tendonitis procedures, mass excisions, select Dupuytren’s contracture fasciectomy, and other procedures such as finger amputation.

Outside of work I enjoy traveling with my family and classic car restoration. I currently have one main ongoing project for the past 20 plus years. I am excited to serve the Lehigh Valley community.

Education

University of Miami School of Medicine, 2002
Rutgers Doctors Office Center, 2002 - 2008
Rutgers Doctors Office Center, 2009 - 2010

Ratings & Reviews

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Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

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Overall Score

4.6 out of 5
188 ratings , 35 reviews

Patient Reviews

09/29/2024
Glen C Jacob, MD and the staff were very pleasant.

09/25/2024
Dr. Jacob is great !

09/21/2024
DR Jacob was attentive to my needs and very polite. He was such a a good Dr and his entire office was extremely helpful that I recomm my mom to them.

09/15/2024
Glen C Jacob, MD and entire staff was so professional, friendly and courteous. It is nice to see this. I work in healthcare and do not often get this type of treatment,

08/18/2024
Dr. Jacobs did a wonderful job on both of my surgeries. I am having difficulty with the recovery with my right hand but otherwise, I am pleased with his work.

07/20/2024
The care I received from this office and Dr Jacob has been excellent.

07/15/2024
I was provided with 2 choices for treatment for broken hand and able to choose combination of both dependent on situation & how I felt

06/30/2024
Very efficient and friendly

06/23/2024
Knowledge is incomparable, Dr Jacob explained everything going on in detail.

06/17/2024
Everyone was very pleased and attentive to my needs. Dr, Jacob knew exactly what to do and it didn't take him long at all. He helped me and now I am pain free with my finger .

05/20/2024
1st time with Dr Jacob & his PA! PA also very good!

05/07/2024
Total experience was very good.

04/18/2024
Very happy with my care from Dr. Jacob's, his staff and with Saint Lukes

04/17/2024
Keep up the excellent care

04/14/2024
Everyone was exceptionally nice and very informative.

04/13/2024
Following prescribed treatment.

04/11/2024
Services were great ! Just wish they could come up to the St. Lukes in Coaldale or Tamaqua. Traffic is crazy down Allentown coming from Hazleton. If could get appointment closer would be great instead of traveling so far. And take the chance of being late for appointments.

04/07/2024
Every one was helpful clear and respectful of all my questions I had . The Dr. And PA both were very clear and helpful with their information and decisions.

04/04/2024
Pleased with the service.

04/04/2024
I value the fact he gave me options although I qualified for surgery he did not push it which I find many surgeon do make you feel that it is your only option.

04/04/2024
All good

04/03/2024
Dr. Glen Jacob made certain to use multi-media approaches to his explanation to assist my understanding of the procedures being proposed for my injury. He was patient, kind, and concise. I feel very fortunate to have received care from him!

02/06/2024
Doctor Jacob was very easy to talk to about my symptoms. He had reviewed my test results before entering the room and seemed genuinely concerned with understanding and relieving my symptoms.

02/04/2024
Everyone was very nice.

01/18/2024
Very good service

01/12/2024
I am writing on behalf of mary. I am her mother (Kathleen). We can to see Dr Jacobs for a second opinion for Mary. Staff was very kind and welcoming. Dr. Jacobs and his team knew Mary's history well,listened and answered any questions.

01/05/2024
I greatly appreciate the work to get me seen asap after my accident on 12/31. Provided great relief to me

12/23/2023
Well Satisfied

12/08/2023
Good staff Very friendly

12/03/2023
I like Dr.Jacob. If I need hand surgery again I will definitely go back

11/28/2023
I have been under care for a broken wrist and feel very comfortable with the care I have received.

11/16/2023
Dr Jacob and staff successfully performed a procedure on my wrist recently. His staff is very friendly and accommodating. Dr Jacob wastes no time during appointments..he's all business and does not try to talk a patient out of the way they feel. I trust his opinions and abilities.

11/14/2023
I adore *Dr. Jacobs, excellent bedside manner. Calm, and patient. His assistant was extremely knowledgeable. I can enter surgery at ease.

11/08/2023
I was referred by my Primary Care Doctor to see a hand specialist for trigger thumb. I received an appointment within 3 weeks which was fine considering it was not an emergency. Dr. Jacob was good and suggested we try an injection which was given to me the same time. I was happy.

11/03/2023
Everything was good with this Provider the assistant was great, funny, very informative and skillful. The actual physician came in and discussed treatments and information about my condition, he was very nice.