Dr. Richard Jacob graduated from University of Colorado School of Medicine in 1971.
Dr. Jacob has one office in California where he specializes in Interventional Cardiology, Cardiology and Internal Medicine. Learn more.
Dr. Jacob works with eighty doctors including Dr. Yue Yu and Dr. Erik Finlayson.
As an interventional cardiologist, Dr. Jacob provides minimally invasive diagnostic and treatment services for conditions affecting the heart and cardiovascular system. This may include the diagnosis and treatment of enlarged heart muscles and vascular blockages, chronic or unstable angina, and congestive heart failure. In providing care, Dr. Jacob may utilize minimally-invasive catheterizations, offering easier access the heart and vascular system.
Dr. Jacob, a cardiologist in Mission Viejo, is qualified to care for the heart and cardiovascular system. Dr. Jacob may see patients for indicators like breathlessness, dizziness or chest pains, among others. Heart conditions diagnosed and treated by a cardiologist may include heart failure, heart aneurysms, coronary artery disease, rheumatic heart disease, arrhythmia, angina and congenital heart defects, among others.
The specialty of internal medicine is an area of primary care for adults. Dr. Jacob specializes in diagnosing and treating cross-system illnesses that may affect multiple organ systems. He may also refer patients to specialist physicians when medically needed. For instance, patients with serious heart problems could be referred to a cardiologist for further diagnostic tests or therapies.
Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Jacob, but only those who participate in Medicare.