Jacob Moalem MD
Endocrine, Surgical Oncology (Other than Breast)
Professor, Surgery, University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry
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601 Elmwood Ave# BoxRochester, NY 14642
Phone+1 585-275-1611
Fax+1 585-273-1252
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Summary
- Jacob Moalem, MD, is a general surgeon based in Rochester, NY, with subspecialties in endocrine surgery and surgical oncology, excluding breast cancer. He completed his surgical residency at Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School after earning his medical degree from the State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine in 2001. Dr. Moalem is skilled in procedures such as thyroidectomy and parathyroid surgery. He has contributed to several publications, focusing on topics like postoperative opioid management and outpatient endocrine surgery. He has been recognized with the CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
Education & Training
Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical SchoolResidency, Surgery, 2001 - 2007
State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of MedicineClass of 2001
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 2006 - Present
NY State Medical License 2008 - 2027
FL State Medical License 2021 - 2023
NJ State Medical License 2002 - 2007
American Board of Surgery Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2014, 2016-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2014, 2016-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 1 citationsEvaluating the incidence of nephrolithiasis surgery before and after parathyroidectomy.Ashley Li, David Song, Madelaine J Rangel, Kelvin Lim, Jathin Bandari
International Urology and Nephrology. 2026-06-01 - Opioid Stewardship: Successful, Scalable, and Adaptable Departmental Opioid Reduction Program.Alexa D Melucci, Olivia Lynch, Michele Lawrence, John Bramley, Elizabeth Levatino
Journal of the American College of Surgeons. 2026-01-01 - Goal-Oriented Surgical Mentoring Yields Long-Term Benefits for Both Mentor and Mentee.Jennifer E Rosen, Steven Chen, Rebecca Britt, Abigail Fox, Cynthia Downard
The American Surgeon. 2026-01-01
Journal Articles
- Narcotic-Free Cervical Endocrine Surgery: A Shift in ParadigmLuis I Ruffolo, Katherine M Jackson, Adriane L Argenio, Jacob Moalem, Journal of The American College of Surgeons
Authored Content
- Narcotic-Free Cervical Endocrine Surgery: A Shift in ParadigmOctober 2018
- Have the Recent Modifications of Operating Room Attire Policies Decreased Surgical Site Infections? A NSQIP Review of 6,517 PatientsFebruary 2018
Press Mentions
Avoiding Opioids After Surgery Is Okay, Some Cancer Patients SayJanuary 5th, 2021- Team Approach, Low-Cost Interventions Lead to Major Reduction in Opioid Prescriptions After SurgeryMarch 10th, 2026
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