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
  • 303 Reviews
  • 265 Comments
  • 5
09/16/2024

Dr Jacobson and her staff make you feel at ease in the office. I have had excellent medical care from Dr Jacobson.

Providence Patient
  • 5
09/15/2024

This was my first appointment with Dr. Jacobsen. She took over the practice of my former doctor of approx 25 years. She Is very calm, engaging and knowledgeable. She took a lot of time with me to address my concerns and I really appreciate her.

Providence Patient
  • 5
09/14/2024

I am happy to share my positive experiences. Dr Jacobson became my new GP in May. I have been overwhelmingly pleased. Her bedside manner is excellent. Her empathy is always present, and she always listens fully to my concerns. Unlike some other medical experiences I've had, I never feel rushed, in the midst of someone who carries a superior attitude, or unheard. I have recommended her to other friends.

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  • 5
09/14/2024

I feel comfortable discussing major as well as minor health issues.

Providence Patient
  • 5
09/14/2024

Very helpful and care l receive the best possible very knowledgeable with back ground history creating maximum trust.

Providence Patient
  • 5
09/12/2024

I already recommended Dr Jacobsen to my husband and my best friend

Providence Patient
  • 5
09/09/2024

Dr. Jacobsen and staff were great!

Providence Patient
  • 5
09/09/2024

This is my second attempt to establish care for numerous on-going health issues within the Providence network. While my first attempt with another provider left me feeling discouraged & dismissed, Dr Jacobsen has turned that around. She was attentive, compassionate, and informative. She gave me options and next steps. She performed tests in office and followed up the next day with results. She gave me referrals and suggestions. The entire office staff was friendly, kind and so pleasant. This was after an ER visit and the whole team made me feel cared for. I cannot say enough great things about this positive visit.

Providence Patient
  • 5
09/04/2024

Dr Jacobsen is the best! Always quick and easy follow ups and truly cares about how I'm doing. I recommend her to everyone!

Providence Patient
  • 4.94
09/04/2024

My doctor of many years retired, and I was thinking of switching providers to save money. He recommended I stay with Providence, because he liked the doctor who was taking his place. I am SO GLAD I took him up on his recommendation. I've only had one visit with my provider Dr. Jacobsen, but I loved how thorough she was, and her quick action on referrals & reviewing my blood work. She did this on a holiday!! I must say I feel we're off to a great start. Office staff is always awesome and friendly too!!

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