Amanda Mcnear Jacobs MD , FAAP
Adolescent Medicine
Chief, Adolescent Medicine Division, Boston Children's Health Physicians
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40 Saw Mill River RdSte LL4Hawthorne, NY 10532
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Summary
- Dr. Amanda Jacobs is a pediatrician based in Hawthorne, NY, with a subspeciality in adolescent medicine. She completed her fellowship at Children's Hospital Los Angeles and her residency at Montefiore Medical Center. She is currently the Chief of the Adolescent Medicine Division at Maria Fareri Children's Hospital/Westchester Medical Center, and an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at New York Medical College. Her expertise includes eating disorders, contraception, and adolescent gynecology, among other areas. Dr. Jacobs has several publications in esteemed journals, including work on polycystic ovary syndrome and contraception in adolescents, some of which have been cited multiple times. She has been recognized as a Top Doctor in Adolescent Medicine by Castle Connolly for 2021-2025.
Education & Training
Children's Hospital Los AngelesFellowship, Adolescent Medicine, 2003 - 2006
Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of MedicineResidency, Pediatrics, 1999 - 2002
Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and SurgeonsClass of 1999
Certifications & Licensure
RI State Medical License 2026 - 2028
CT State Medical License 2024 - 2027
NY State Medical License 2000 - 2027
CA State Medical License 2002 - 2007
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics- American Board of Pediatrics Adolescent Medicine
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Top Doctor Adolescent Medicine Castle Connolly, 2021-2025
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 19 citationsPolycystic Ovary Syndrome: An Under-recognized Cause of Abnormal Uterine Bleeding in Adolescents Admitted to a Children's HospitalSofya Maslyanskaya, Hina J. Talib, Jennifer L. Northridge, Amanda M. Jacobs, Chanelle Coble
Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology. 2017-06-01 - 33 citationsUrban Adolescents' and Young Adults' Decision-Making Process around Selection of Intrauterine ContraceptionSusan E. Rubin, Marisa Felsher, Faye Korich, Amanda M. Jacobs
Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology. 2016-06-01 - 10 citationsGynecologic Examination of the Prepubertal GirlAmanda M. Jacobs, Elizabeth M. Alderman
Pediatrics in Review. 2014-03-01
Committees
- Training Committee, Member, New York City IUD Taskforce 2012 - 2016
- Vice President, New York Society of Adolescent Medicine 2012 - 2014
Professional Memberships
- Member
- Society of Adolescent Health and MedicineMember
- North American Society of Pediatric and Adolescent GynecologyMember
Other Languages
- Spanish
External Links
- Boston Children's Health Physicianshttps://www.childrenshospital.org/directory/amanda-jacobs
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