Dr Benjamin Jacobs
MBBS DCH MRCP (UK) MRCPCH MSc MDPaediatrics (children's doctor)
Recommended by
1 specialist
34 years of experience
Practices worked at
The Wellington Hospital Elstree Waterfront
The Waterfront Beaufort House Elstree Road, Elstree, United Kingdom, WD6 3BSAbout
Dr Benjamin Jacobs is a consultant Paediatrician in London, UK. He trained in London before taking up a four-year lecturer post (Honorary Senior Registrar) at the University of Manchester. During this lectureship, Dr Jacobs submitted his thesis on the psychology of children's eczema which saw him awarded a three-year fellowship at the Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada from 1996-1999. Before returning to the UK he obtained an MSc in Clinical Epidemiology with a thesis on influenza in children (CARIFS).
Dr Jacobs works in London at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital with a specialist interest in the treatment of children and teenagers with bone or musculoskeletal problems, especially those relating to nutrition, bone disease, growing pains and Vitamin D. He is also experienced in the treatment of rare bone diseases such as osteogenesis, rickets and CRMO.
Dr Jacobs has spoken in international conferences about children's bone diseases and speaks on behalf of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health.
Dr Jacobs is flexible and patients are seen within 2 to 3 days, just email or call us.
Medical procedures
DEXA MRI Scan
Vitamin D, Calcium and Parathyroid Hormone assessment
Special interests
- Respiratory Infection
- Asthma
- Nutrition
- Paediatric Malnutrition
- Paediatric Orthopaedics
- Respiratory Allergies
- Paediatrics
- Paediatric bone disease
- Vitamin D deficiency
- Paediatric respiratory problems
Education
- MBBS Medicine University of London
- DCHÂ London
- FRCPCH
- MRCP(UK)
- MD Psychology of Childhood Eczema The University of Manchester
- MSc in Clinical Epidemiology with a thesis on influenza in children
Reviews
4.97 Overall Patient Trust rating
Growing Pains
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5/88
Baby Check
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2/88
Cold
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2/88
General Paediatrics
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2/88
Joint Pain
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2/88
Knee Pain
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2/88
Paediatrics (children's doctor)
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2/88
Scoliosis
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2/88
Back Pain
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1/88
CRMO
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1/88
Child Development
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1/88
Chronic pain and frequent injuries to knees and ankles in adolescent boy.
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1/88
FOP
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1/88
Fracture
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1/88
Hemivertabrae
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1/88
Movement disorders
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1/88
Multiple Fractures
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1/88
Paediatric fractures
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1/88
Paediatrics
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1/88
Rash
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1/88
Strep Throat
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1/88
Upper Back Pain
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1/88
bacterial infection
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1/88
diarrhea
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1/88
multiple fractures, exclude any underlying condition
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1/88
mystery virus for my son
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1/88
osteomyelitis
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1/88
painful legs
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1/88
pulled elbow/arm injury
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1/88
short stature
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1/88
suspected scoliosis
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1/88
walking difficulty
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1/88
Patient seen for:
diarrhea
Was friendly and patient with all the tantrums of my son.
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Movement disorders
Dr Jacobs made us feel relaxed during the consultation, did a thorough examination and explained his thoughts throughout. He summarised his findings clearly and gave time for any questions. He was extremely reassuring and I would not hesitate to return if we had any further concerns.
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Thank you and Happy New Year Benjamin Jacobs
Patient seen for:
Back Pain
Dr Jacob’s had a very pleasant manner and made us feel comfortable and we felt confident that he was thorough in his examination.
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Growing Pains General Paediatrics
Dr Jacobs is so calm and taking his time to fully assess the patient , we had a great care and comprehensive report , will definitely recommend for future
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Growing Pains Knee Pain General Paediatrics
Great experience with Dr Jacobs. Very friendly and instantly puts you and your child at ease. Takes the time to explain everything in detail and also give you autonomy to make informed choices regarding management options.
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Joint Pain Growing Pains
My 5 yr old daughter was seen by Dr Benjamin Jacobs recently at the wonderful HCA in Elstree Waterfront. Dr Jacobs was very kind, gentle and attentive to my concerns regarding my child and treated us both with great care and professionalism, not to mention his wonderful team and staff who were amazing.
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Growing Pains
Our experience with Dr Jacobs have been extremely positive. He put my 6 years old at ease straight away and even convinced her to have blood test with no fear. The overall explanation has been very detailed and clear and the potential treatment decision has been discussed with me. I felt reassured and my child had positive experience of visiting the doctor.
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CRMO
My 7 year old daughter and I met with Dr Benjamin due to a lump that had become apparent on her clavicle bone (neck bone). Dr Benjamin was thorough in his examination and talked me through the diagnoses very clearly and put my mind at ease. Dr Benjamin spoke extremely well with my daughter in a manner that also ensured she was included in the conversation and was also reassured. Thank you once again.
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Scoliosis
We consulted with Dr Jacobs at the Orthopaedic Hospital in Stanmore. He immediately put my daughter at ease and addressed her at all times, and only asked me to confirm certain details, which my daughter would not necessary know. Very reassuring and easy to talk too.
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Joint Pain
Very pleasant experience with dr Jacobs. We have had good access to the doctor throughout and been well taken care of.
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bacterial infection
We saw Dr. Jacobs for our daughter's care. Dr. Jacobs is very kind and patient. He gave us full attention and is very thorough. We have been very happy with his treatment recommendations. I can highly recommend Dr. Jacobs to any parent. Truly grateful. Thank you so much. if there is anything that could be improved - it is the registration process and follow-up appointments. That part was a bit confusing and bumpy.
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short stature
Dr Jacobs took a lot of time with us and directed most of his questions directly to my daughter which was really lovely and made her feel at ease. He has a lovely bedside manner and doesn’t type up notes during the consultation (which so many doctors do today) but actually looks at you and gives you his full attention and is very thorough. He took his time asking my daughter questions and getting to know her. I would highly recommend him as a paediatrician.
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pulled elbow/arm injury
I have such a high opinion of Dr Jacobs due to how he handled the situation with our son and how thorough and caring he is! I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending him.
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walking difficulty
We had an excellent experience with Dr. Jacobs. He took a lot of time to go through our sons medical history and assess his development. He was very calm and reassuring with regards to our concerns and suggested an excellent course of action on how to go forward. I also really appreciated that he did not require any additional test and examination unless they were absolutely necessary. It saved our son a lot of pain. Finally he was also really responsive with follow up e-mails which again I found very reassuring. I will definitely be going to Dr. Jacobs again if needed and I can not recommend him enough.
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Child Development
We saw Dr Jacobs for our daughters care. He is very professional and contacted us with the results and advise.
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Multiple Fractures
I can highly recommend Dr Jacobs to any parent. He was very kind and listened carefully to all of my questions concerning my almost 4 years old boy. He is very thorough in his approach, exploring all possible angles (as well as child's wellbeing) before concluding further investigations and tests.
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Hemivertabrae
Dr Jacobs was welcoming and fun, he made my 7 year old feel very comfortable during a very anxious time in her life. Also, Dr Jacobs secretary Zohra is amazing! The most polite and efficient professional woman I have had the pleasure of dealing with throughout all of the recent dealings I have had regarding my daughter. Zohra is always there to respond to emails or answer calls in a timely manner, and make you feel like an individual rather than a patients parent! I love the support Dr Jacobs and Zohra give each other , it’s absolutely refreshing to see! So thank you both
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Paediatrics (children's doctor) Growing Pains
Very nice patient manner.
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Paediatrics (children's doctor) FOP
Dr Benjamin Jacobs provides advice and information in a timely proficient manner, in a patient non patronising way.
Read moreExcellent and very knowledgeable doctor with outstanding communication and thorough consultation skills too. Our son and I are extremely happy with his services. He is, therefore, warmly recommendable.
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Peer recommendations
Recommended by 1 doctor for:
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Paediatrics (children's doctor)
Great general paediatrician who I am always very happy to refer to
For specialty: Paediatrics (children's doctor)
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