About
Dr. Linda Jacobs is a board-certified pediatrician who has practiced for 23 years in the Long Island community where she grew up. She completed her undergraduate degree at Lehigh University, earned her medical degree from SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, and trained in pediatrics at Brown University and Hasbro Children's Hospital in Providence, RI. Born and raised in the Woodbury-Syosset area, she has cared for some patients long enough to now treat them as new parents themselves. Her son has special needs, and that experience deepened her commitment to families navigating autism and developmental disabilities. She holds a strong passion for adolescent medicine. Dr. Jacobs is married to Matt and has two children, Sydney and Spencer. She enjoys friends, movies, and music.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Lehigh University
Medical School
SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse
Residency
Pediatrics, Brown University / Hasbro Children's Hospital, Providence, RI
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Jacobs right for?
Dr. Jacobs is a strong fit for families seeking a deeply rooted Long Island pediatrician with decades of community experience. Parents of children with autism, developmental disabilities, or special needs will find her perspective especially valuable. Adolescents benefit from her focused interest in teen health and development. Her long tenure means she has seen patients grow into adulthood, making her a natural choice for families who want continuity of care.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Jacobs treats the full range of pediatric conditions, from newborn care through adolescence. She has particular depth in autism, developmental disabilities, and adolescent medicine. Her 23 years of practice in the Long Island community give her broad clinical experience across all stages of childhood.
Yes, Dr. Jacobs holds board certification in pediatrics. She earned her medical degree from SUNY Upstate Medical University and completed her residency at Brown University and Hasbro Children's Hospital in Providence, RI.
Dr. Jacobs earned her undergraduate degree at Lehigh University. She went on to complete her medical degree at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse. She then trained in pediatrics through the residency program at Brown University and Hasbro Children's Hospital in Providence, RI.
Yes, Dr. Jacobs brings both professional and personal experience to families navigating special needs. Her own son has special needs, and that experience shaped her commitment to supporting families dealing with autism and developmental disabilities. She approaches these cases with genuine understanding and clinical depth.
Dr. Jacobs has practiced pediatrics in the Long Island community for 23 years. She grew up in the Woodbury-Syosset area and has built lasting relationships with many local families. Some of her earliest patients now return to her as new parents themselves.
Dr. Jacobs sees patients from birth through age 30 as part of the Concierge Pediatrics model. She has a strong interest in adolescent medicine and extensive experience caring for patients across all pediatric age groups.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026