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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome | Fractures | Hand Deformities | Hand Surgery | Nerve Injury
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome | Fractures | Hand Deformities | Hand Surgery | Nerve InjuryI am a 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 general 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 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.
school Education
Medical School
- University of Miami School of Medicine, 2002
Residency
- Rutgers Doctors Office Center, 2002 - 2008
Fellowship
- Rutgers Doctors Office Center, 2009 - 2010
Board Certifications
- Hand Surgery
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“No problems. Staff was friendly and helpful”
July 26, 2025
“Dr Jacob's was excellent. Obviously skilled and competent.”
July 24, 2025
“Dr. Jacob is an excellent doctor . While the PA asked me questions Dr. Jacob was looking over my x-ray and records.He knew exactly what the problem was, explained it to me and proceeded to help me get relief. No delays. Quick and to the point .”
July 13, 2025
“Excellent review and explanation of my wrist problems and care of problems at home.”
July 13, 2025
“Everyone is this office has been helpful,caring and kind.”
July 11, 2025
“This was my third visit for this ailment. First 2 treatments didnt do much. This last treatment, injection helped. I realize must try different things until you find what works. But they usually want to wait 6 weeks to the next appointment. You will usually know if something works in a week or 2. But you still need to wait in pain for that 6 weeks until you get back for the net treatment.”
July 5, 2025
“Everyone was very professional, thoughtful, and pleasant. I had no concerns leaving the appointment and feel like healthcare need is being well taken care of.”
June 25, 2025
“They seem to know what they are doing.”
June 24, 2025
“Great visit. Dr and PAs understood exactly what my symptoms indicated, did some initial hand's on testing and some on-site imaging. Further testing was arranged and will be completed within a week of the initial visit. Great personality from and Dr and entire staff, intake and assistants.”
June 23, 2025
“Dr Jacob is fantastic”
June 23, 2025
“Everyone I dealt with at this visit was absolutely wonderful.”
June 15, 2025
“My care with this provider was excellent.”
June 14, 2025
“I love st Luke's they are very kind and caring”
June 9, 2025
“Best experience I've ever had! Very professional and courteous”
June 9, 2025
“Dr.Jacob and his staff were very courteous and respectful.”
June 8, 2025
“This was my first visit with Dr. Jacob. I found him and the entire staff to be very pleasant. He listened to what I had to say which is the most important quality I think a doctor should have.”
May 18, 2025
“Dr.Jacobs is a great doctor and his PA is the very best!”
April 19, 2025
“I was happy to schedule the appointment quickly which was helpful due to a hand injury. Dr. Jacob is a fine doctor and took time to examine my injury and explain the X-rays. Kevin his PA was also kind and knowledgeable. Overall a good visit.”
April 14, 2025
“Doctor and his staff are very nice and caring”
April 9, 2025
“The doctor and staff addressed my concerns. A script was ordered for meds to treat.”
April 6, 2025
“FUE TODO MUY RAPIDO ,LA ATENCION ORESRADA FUE EXELENTE,LOS TECNICOS ,LAS RECEPCIONISTAS Y EL MEDICO MUY PROFESIONAL FELICIDADES everything was very fast, The attention was excellent, the technicians, the receptionist and the doctor were very professional. Congratulations ”
April 3, 2025
“That experience was good easy talking to the doctor”
April 1, 2025
“Every single team member at this office was kind, compassionate, friendly and welcoming. This was a visit for a second opinion and I am so glad I decided to get a second opinion and visit this doctor and office. They were all amazing and I have 100% confidence in Dr Jacob! Best medical experience I have had in a while!”
March 30, 2025
“Dr Jacob is a great doctor does excelantt work.”
March 29, 2025
“My first time at that place and everyone was nice and I didn't wait to long and I was impressed.”
March 25, 2025
“I always had a nice visit”
March 24, 2025
“ALl the doctors I dealt with were very good, courteous & professional. I had two surgeries and all the nurses receptionist & non doctors were always kind & helpful.”
March 19, 2025
“Everything was very good no problems”
March 4, 2025
“I had a very good over all experience dealing with st lukes and Dr Jacob and his office. I would like though for st lukes and the office to cooperate with my lawyer because of my accident. He informed me that he was still waiting for medical records. That honestly would be my only complaint. But if there is a way I can apeed the process up I most definitely would like to be informed on how. Thank you”
March 2, 2025
“Very good”
February 15, 2025
“It was a pleasant experience with Glen C Jacob, MD as all my experiences with St. Luke's hospital have over the last 5 years.”
January 23, 2025
“Everything went very smoothly with Glen C Jacob, MD . There were almost no wait times for all my appointments and surgery.”
January 4, 2025
“Good experiences at the office of Glen C Jacob, MD”
January 3, 2025
“Very positive experience;”
December 26, 2024
“Called for appt for trigger finger. Received appt within one week. Third appointment with this doctor for various trigger finger problems. Doctor Glen C Jacob, MD and PA familiar with my records. Injection was suggested. Everything went smoothly.”
December 19, 2024
“The service I receive at Glen C Jacob, MD and St. Lukes is fantastic. Everyone treats me great at ALL my visits with all doctors.”
December 7, 2024
“Provider Glen C Jacob, MD are working with me to help to get my fingers/hand back to as normal as they can”
November 23, 2024
“Excellent visit with Glen C Jacob, MD”
November 16, 2024
“Very helpful”
October 31, 2024
“Glen C Jacob, MD and the staff were very pleasant.”
September 29, 2024
“Dr. Jacob is great !”
September 25, 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.”
September 21, 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,”
September 15, 2024
4.7 RATING
“No problems. Only my 1st visit so far. Doctor was friendly and listened to me”
July 26, 2025