Glen C. Jacob, MD
4.6 out of 5
(198)
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St. Luke's Orthopedic Care - Whitehall
I 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.
Specialties
- Hand Surgery
Expertise
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Fractures
- Hand Deformities
- Hand Surgery
- Nerve Injury
Medical School
University of Miami School of Medicine, 2002
Residency
Rutgers Doctors Office Center, 2002 - 2008
Fellowship
Rutgers Doctors Office Center, 2009 - 2010
This provider has 37 total patient reviews
“They seem to know what they are doing.”
6/24/2025
“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.”
6/23/2025
“Dr Jacob is fantastic”
6/23/2025
“Everyone I dealt with at this visit was absolutely wonderful.”
6/15/2025
“My care with this provider was excellent.”
6/14/2025
“I love st Luke's they are very kind and caring”
6/9/2025
“Best experience I've ever had! Very professional and courteous”
6/9/2025
“Dr.Jacob and his staff were very courteous and respectful.”
6/8/2025
“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.”
5/18/2025
“Dr.Jacobs is a great doctor and his PA is the very best!”
4/19/2025
“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.”
4/14/2025
“Doctor and his staff are very nice and caring”
4/9/2025
“The doctor and staff addressed my concerns. A script was ordered for meds to treat.”
4/6/2025
“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 ”
4/3/2025
“That experience was good easy talking to the doctor”
4/1/2025
“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!”
3/30/2025
“Dr Jacob is a great doctor does excelantt work.”
3/29/2025
“My first time at that place and everyone was nice and I didn't wait to long and I was impressed.”
3/25/2025
“I always had a nice visit”
3/24/2025
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“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.”
6/25/2025