Pain Mgmt Expert | Board-Cert | Navy Veteran

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Dr. Jacobs is a triple board-certified physician in Pain Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, and Occupational Medicine, with over 25 years of clinical experience. He is a U.S. Navy veteran who served as Director of Pain Medicine at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and as a specialty consultant to the Navy Surgeon General and the White House Medical Unit. Dr. Jacobs previously served as an Associate Professor of Anesthesiology at Georgetown University School of Medicine, reflecting his strong commitment to education and academic medicine. He currently maintains an active clinical practice specializing in interventional pain management. Throughout his career, Dr. Jacobs has contributed to advancing the field through peer-reviewed publications, lectures at national medical conferences, and participation on the Guidelines Committee for the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine. Expert Witness Experience • Over the past 4 years, Dr. Jacobs has been deposed or testified nine times, demonstrating a proven ability to provide clear, thorough, and credible expert opinions. • He is experienced in standard of care analysis, causation assessment, and evaluation of future medical care needs and damages in complex injury cases. • He is experienced in case review, causation analysis, deposition preparation, and trial testimony. • Known for clear, concise communication, Dr. Jacobs offers expert opinions grounded in current, real-world clinical practice. Clinical and Case Expertise Dr. Jacobs manages a broad spectrum of complex chronic pain conditions and procedure-related complications, including but not limited to: • Surgical complications, such as epidural hematoma, nerve injury, or paralysis • Opioid management and overdose, including opioid-related deaths • Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) • Spinal Cord Injury • Failed Back Surgery Syndrome (Post-laminectomy syndrome) • Post-surgical pain (hernia, joint replacement, nerve injury) • Work-related injuries and causation disputes He also evaluates long-term functional outcomes and future medical care needs following traumatic injury, spinal disorders, and chronic pain conditions. His opinions frequently provide the physician medical foundation for life care plans and analyses of future medical damages. His procedural expertise includes advanced interventions such as: • Spinal Cord Stimulators (SCS), Dorsal Root Ganglion (DRG) stimulators, Peripheral Nerve Stimulation (PNS) • Pain pumps and epidural injections • Radiofrequency ablation • Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) injections • Interspinous spacers • Sacroiliac joint fusion and other cutting-edge treatments Licensure and Education • Licensed in Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania • MD, Temple University School of Medicine • MPH, University of North Carolina • BA, University of Pennsylvania Why Attorneys Choose Dr. Jacobs • Active clinical practice ensures opinions are grounded in up-to-date, real-world patient care. • Military leadership experience brings a unique perspective on discipline, thoroughness, and professionalism. • Demonstrated ability to communicate complex medical issues clearly to judges, juries, and legal counsel. • Commitment to evidence-based medicine, combined with extensive experience in chronic and complex pain conditions.