Dr. Bruce JacobsonMD
Internal Medicine
at Bruce A. Jacobson, MD - Concierge Internal Medicine — West Hills, CA
About
Bruce A. A. in Psychology from USC in 1979 and his medical degree from Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara in 1983. He completed his internship and residency in Internal Medicine at Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center in New Jersey. During residency, he earned his medical license and worked as a part-time Emergency Room Attending Physician, gaining acute-care experience that deepened his diagnostic instincts.
After residency, Dr. Jacobson joined his father in a private Family and Industrial Medicine Practice. When his father retired in 1994, Dr. Jacobson built his own solo Internal Medicine practice in West Hills. He served as a part-time hospitalist from 1995 to 2003 and held the role of Chief of Medicine twice at West Hills Hospital. He chaired the Utilization Committee for six years and the Pharmacy, Transfusion, Tissue, and Pathology Committee, and he currently serves on the Physician Peer Review Committee. The State of California also recognizes him as a Qualified Medical Examiner. He treats a broad range of adult conditions, including diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, high cholesterol, lung disease, respiratory illnesses, sleep disorders, and joint conditions. He also owns Diet Doctors, a practice focused on medically supervised weight loss.
Education & Training
Medical School
Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara (1983)
Residency
Internal Medicine, Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center, New Jersey
Conditions Treated
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Jacobson treats a wide range of adult conditions, including diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, lung disease, respiratory illnesses, sleep disorders, and joint conditions. He also handles health screenings, physical exams, and preventive care. For patients needing weight loss support, he offers treatment through his practice, Diet Doctors.
Dr. Jacobson focuses on adults and adolescents 18 years of age and older. His training in internal medicine centers on adult and adolescent health, and his practice reflects that specialty focus.
Dr. Jacobson trained in Internal Medicine at Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center in New Jersey, where he also worked as a part-time Emergency Room Attending Physician during his residency. He served as Chief of Medicine twice at West Hills Hospital and worked as a part-time hospitalist from 1995 to 2003. The State of California recognizes him as a Qualified Medical Examiner.
Dr. Jacobson holds a medical degree from Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara and completed his Internal Medicine residency at Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center. He also holds certification as a Qualified Medical Examiner for the State of California.
Dr. Jacobson builds each patient a personalized wellness program with specific goals and health targets. He monitors results regularly to detect abnormalities early and adjust the plan as needed. His approach focuses on getting ahead of health problems rather than simply responding to them after the fact.
Appointments with Dr. Jacobson average 30 to 45 minutes. Physical exams run up to 90 minutes. That time lets him thoroughly review test results, answer questions, and discuss a clear path forward with each patient.
Yes. Dr. Jacobson makes himself available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by phone, email, or text. Members can contact him directly for questions, concerns, or guidance between scheduled visits.
Dr. Jacobson owns Diet Doctors, a practice he built around medically supervised weight loss. Patients who want structured, physician-guided support for weight management can access that care through his program.
Doctor profile last updated March 26, 2026