Dr. Greta Jacobsen

Greta Jacobsen, MD

Family Medicine

Accepting New Patients

About Greta Jacobsen, MD

Dr. Greta Jacobsen grew up on the Westside, attending Santa Monica High School and later completing her undergraduate degree at Harvard. As a literature major studying the American transcendentalists, she was moved by poet Walt Whitman’s compassion for individual soldiers in his tireless work as a hospital volunteer during the Civil War. An emergency surgery during her junior year led to her own hospitalization, and she recalls how vulnerable she felt as a patient while critical events unfolded. This ignited her desire to pursue medical knowledge and also served as a powerful lesson on
valuing the patient experience.

An MSc in the History of Medicine at the University of Oxford con rmed her decision to attend medical school, as well as cultivated a love for the UK. She
completed her medical degree at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland and worked nearly two years as a physician in the UK’s National Health Service (NHS). She completed her U.S. residency in Family Medicine at Saint Agnes Medical Center in Fresno, California, where her clinic and hospital served a diverse patient population across the Central Valley.

Dr. Jacobsen values close communication with her patients, seeking to get to know them as individuals and helping them to navigate a complex healthcare system. In her spare time, she loves getting out on the soccer feld or the tennis court for a competitive match, singing (especially with her four sisters), exploring cities on foot and, most of all, spending time with her family.

Clinical Interests

Geriatric Medicine
Patient Anxiety Management Assistance
Medical Humanities

Locations

2021 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 625E,
Santa Monica, CA 90404

Education

Medical School
The University of Edinburgh College of Medicine

Internship
Saint Agnes Medical Center

Residency
Saint Agnes Medical Center

Languages

English

Child at the pediatrician's office getting a checkup

Reviews

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  • 4.9
  • 352 Reviews
  • 480 Comments
  • 4.94
02/07/2026

I am very happy with Dr Jacobsen. She does not rush and takes time to listen to my concerns/questions. Has pleasant bedside manners as an MD. Knowledgeable and very professional. Grateful to have her as my PCP.

Providence Patient
  • 5
01/30/2026

Dr Jacobsen is the best Doctor I've ever had in my life. She is patient and thorough and truly cares! They don't make Doctors like her and she is a medical marvel. I have recommended her to many people and they all have rave reviews!

Providence Patient
  • 5
01/30/2026

I am very happy with my provider. Dr. Greta Jocobsen very pleasant, caring and friendly it is very easy to talk and ask questions. She spend enough time.

Providence Patient
  • 5
01/19/2026

Excellent experience all around!

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  • 5
01/18/2026

The doctor and staff in the medical office were great. The receptionist who checked me in was pretty unfriendly, like she was annoyed to be there.

Providence Patient
  • 5
01/13/2026

I saw Dr. Jacobsen in Urgent Care. She was very pleasant, knowledgeable and respectful. She asked lots of questions and listened attentively. I highly recommend her!

Providence Patient
  • 5
01/10/2026

It was my first time meeting Dr. Jacobson.I liked her very much.It was in urgent care for an earache.

Providence Patient
  • 5
01/07/2026

Greta is fabulous what a gem.... Doctors with natural warmth kindness and compassion..Love her

Providence Patient
  • 5
01/07/2026

Dr. J is a wonderful clinician in whom I have great faith regarding her knowledge and practice in terms of my healthcare. She is an amazingly nice person as well.

Providence Patient
  • 5
01/04/2026

Dr. Jacobsen is extremely kind, patient and knowledgeable. She listens well and is a diligent physician. I really appreciate the time she takes with me.

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