About
Jackcy Jacob, MD, FACP, FAAP, founded Ascend Wellness MD and serves as its Medical Director. She earned her undergraduate degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, graduating Summa Cum Laude with a minor in Psychology. Albany Medical College awarded her an MD with Distinction in Research.
Dr. Jacob completed a four-year Medicine-Pediatrics dual residency at Baystate Medical Center, Tufts University School of Medicine. She served as Chief Resident in Internal Medicine at Baystate and holds dual board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Pediatrics. She brings nearly two decades of experience across internal medicine, pediatrics, and hospital medicine. Albany Medical College recognized her as an Associate Professor of Medicine, and the Harvard Macy Institute selected her as an Educators Program Scholar and Faculty member. She also served as Associate Clerkship Director and Associate Program Director of Faculty Development at Albany Med. Her clinical passions include hormone optimization, metabolic health, longevity medicine, cardiovascular health, cognitive performance, and women's health. She has published research in Academic Medicine and the Journal of General Internal Medicine. Outside the clinic, she is a mother of three with a husband, a dog, and a genuine love for interior design and intentional living.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute – B.S., Minor in Psychology, Graduated Summa Cum Laude
Medical School
Albany Medical College – MD with Distinction in Research
Residency
Medicine-Pediatrics, Baystate Medical Center, Tufts University School of Medicine; Chief Year in Internal Medicine at Baystate Medical Center
Additional Training
Associate Professor of Medicine at Albany Medical College; Harvard Macy Institute: Educators Program Scholar and Faculty; Associate Clerkship Director, Internal Medicine, Albany Med; Associate Program Director, Faculty Development, Albany Med
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Jacob right for?
Dr. Jacob is a strong fit for adults seeking proactive, personalized primary care alongside advanced wellness services. Patients managing hormonal changes, metabolic conditions, or chronic disease benefit from her dual board certification and longevity-focused approach. Families with children appreciate her Medicine-Pediatrics training, which covers all ages under one roof. Adults pursuing weight management, hormone optimization, or performance goals find her supervised programs particularly well-suited to their needs. Patients who value direct, around-the-clock access to their physician will feel at home in her practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Jacob treats a wide range of conditions across internal medicine and pediatrics. On the adult side, she manages hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity, insulin resistance, menopause, perimenopause, low testosterone, chronic fatigue, anxiety, depression, and autoimmune disorders. She also treats musculoskeletal conditions such as plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, tennis elbow, and shoulder tendonitis. For pediatric patients, she addresses asthma, eczema, allergies, and acute illness.
Yes. Dr. Jacob holds dual board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Pediatrics. She completed a four-year Medicine-Pediatrics residency at Baystate Medical Center, Tufts University School of Medicine, and served as Chief Resident in Internal Medicine.
Dr. Jacob takes a personalized, evidence-based approach to hormone optimization. She performs advanced hormone testing that includes total, free, and SHBG-bound testosterone and reviews each patient's full medical and family history before recommending a plan. She offers bioidentical hormone therapy for both men and women dealing with low testosterone, perimenopause, or menopause.
Dr. Jacob runs a supervised 9 to 12 month weight management program built around her four pillars of health: nutrition, movement, sleep, and mental health. Each patient receives a personalized plan that includes physician oversight, fitness coaching with Leroy Robinson, nutrition guidance, labs, and medications when appropriate. Weight loss medications range from $249 to $499 per month based on dosage, with discounts available for members.
Dr. Jacob served as an Associate Professor of Medicine at Albany Medical College. She held roles as Associate Clerkship Director and Associate Program Director of Faculty Development at Albany Med. The Harvard Macy Institute also selected her as an Educators Program Scholar and Faculty member. She has published peer-reviewed research in Academic Medicine and the Journal of General Internal Medicine.
Yes. Dr. Jacob is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and sees patients of all ages. Her Medicine-Pediatrics training at Baystate Medical Center prepared her to manage both adult and childhood conditions. Families can bring children and adults to the same practice.
0 framework to guide her longevity approach. She focuses on intervening before disease develops, using tools like VO2 Max testing, advanced biomarker tracking, hormone optimization, and peptide therapy. Her goal is to help patients maintain health across decades, not just manage illness after it appears.
Yes. Dr. Jacob incorporates peptide therapy into her longevity and performance protocols. She reviews the scientific literature on peptides and applies them within a framework of physiology, evidence, and clinical relevance. Peptides are available to both members and non-member guests following a consultation.
Doctor profile last updated April 4, 2026