
Dr. Karl Jacobs M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
15373 Innovation Dr Suite 200 San Diego CA, 92128About
Dr. Karl Jacobs is a psychiatrist practicing in La Jolla, CA. Dr. Jacobs is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Jacobs diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Jacobs may treat patients through a variety of methods including medications, psychotherapy or talk therapy, psychosocial interventions and more, depending on each individual case. Different medications that a psychiatrist might prescribe include antidepressants, antipsychotic mediations, mood stabilizers, stimulants, sedatives and hypnotics. Dr. Jacobs treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Emory University School Of Medicine 1993
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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- Dr. Arthur Phillips M.D.11665 Avena Pl San Diego CA 92128
- Dr. Ryan M Wilke D.O.11878 AVENUE OF INDUSTRY SAN DIEGO CA 92128
- Dr. Irinel R Chiriac MD11770 Bernardo Plaza Ct San Diego CA 92128
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15615 POMERADO ROAD POWAY CA 92064