About
Dr. Brad Jacobs earned his MD from Stanford University School of Medicine and his MPH in Epidemiology and Biostatistics from UC Berkeley. He completed an Internal Medicine Residency and General Medicine Research Fellowship at UCSF. He pursued additional training in Spine Medicine at Kaiser Permanente and studied 5-element and medical acupuncture at the San Francisco School of Acupuncture and UCLA. He holds board certification in both Internal Medicine and Integrative Medicine and earned the Diplomate designation from the American Board of Integrative and Holistic Medicine.
Dr. Jacobs served as Endowed Professor and Founding Medical Director of the UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Medicine. , later acquired by Medidata, and advised Gliimpse before Apple acquired it. He chaired the Board of the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine and founded the Medical Advisory Board for Pharmaca Inc. He is the senior author of the American College of Physicians Evidence-Based Guide to Complementary and Alternative Medicine and co-authored The Anti-Inflammation Cookbook. He developed the trademarked 6 Pillars of Healthy Living® self-assessment tool. His clinical interests include gut health, brain health, anti-inflammation, and longevity. Outside medicine, he is a lifelong practitioner of yoga and martial arts and enjoys backcountry skiing, mountain biking, and surfing.
Education & Training
Medical School
Stanford University School of Medicine (MD)
Residency
Internal Medicine Residency and General Medicine Research Fellowship, UCSF
Fellowship
General Medicine Research Fellowship, UCSF
Additional Training
MPH in Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of California, Berkeley; Spine Medicine training, Kaiser Permanente; 5-element and medical acupuncture training, San Francisco School of Acupuncture and UCLA
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Jacobs right for?
Dr. Jacobs is a strong fit for adults seeking a rigorous blend of conventional and integrative medicine. Patients with complex chronic conditions, including gut disorders, inflammation, or cognitive concerns, benefit from his functional approach. Executives and high-performers drawn to longevity and preventive strategies find a natural match in his clinical focus. His background in acupuncture and spine medicine also serves patients looking for non-pharmacological options.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Jacobs specializes in internal medicine, integrative medicine, functional medicine, preventive care, and executive health. He brings particular depth to gut health, brain health, anti-inflammation, and longevity. His training spans conventional medicine, acupuncture, and spine medicine, allowing him to draw on a wide clinical toolkit for each patient.
Yes. Dr. Jacobs holds board certification in both Internal Medicine and Integrative Medicine. He also earned the Diplomate designation from the American Board of Integrative and Holistic Medicine. He trained at Stanford, UC Berkeley, and UCSF, among other institutions.
Dr. Jacobs earned his MD at Stanford University School of Medicine and his MPH in Epidemiology and Biostatistics at UC Berkeley. He completed his Internal Medicine Residency and a General Medicine Research Fellowship at UCSF. He pursued further training in Spine Medicine at Kaiser Permanente and studied acupuncture at the San Francisco School of Acupuncture and UCLA.
Dr. Jacobs developed the 6 Pillars of Healthy Living® as a trademarked self-assessment and wellness framework. Fortune 50 organizations including Google, Stanford University, and Harvard Business School use it. The program structures a patient's health around six core domains, guiding both clinical care and lifestyle interventions.
Yes. Dr. Jacobs serves as senior author of the American College of Physicians Evidence-Based Guide to Complementary and Alternative Medicine. He also co-authored The Anti-Inflammation Cookbook. His writing reflects his clinical focus on evidence-based integrative approaches.
Dr. Jacobs served as Endowed Professor and Founding Medical Director of the UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Medicine. He also chaired the Board of the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine and founded the Medical Advisory Board for Pharmaca Inc.
Dr. Jacobs sees adults across a broad range of health concerns, with particular strength in chronic disease, longevity planning, and executive health. Patients dealing with inflammation, gut issues, cognitive decline, or complex multi-system conditions often seek his care. He also works with high-performers looking to optimize their health proactively.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026