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Seethal Jacob, MD, Pediatric Hematology & Oncology, Indianapolis, IN, Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health

SeethalA.JacobMDMS

Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Indianapolis, IN

Director, Comprehensive Pediatric Sickle Cell Program, Riley Hospital Pediatric and Adolescent Comparative Effectiveness Research (PACER)

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Summary

  • Dr. Seethal Jacob is a pediatric hematologist/oncologist in Indianapolis, IN and is affiliated with Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health. She received her medical degree from Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine and has been in practice 8 years. She is experienced in hemoglobinopathies, sickle cell disease, health services research, telemedicine, and pediatric hematology / oncology.

Education & Training

  • Indiana University School of Medicine
    Indiana University School of MedicineChief Residency, Pediatrics, 2012
  • University of Pittsburgh
    University of PittsburghMS, Clinical Research, 2014 - 2016
  • UPMC Medical Education
    UPMC Medical EducationFellowship, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, 2013 - 2016
  • Indiana University School of Medicine
    Indiana University School of MedicineResidency, Pediatrics, 2009 - 2013
  • Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine
    Wright State University Boonshoft School of MedicineClass of 2009

Certifications & Licensure

  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 2012 - 2025
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2013 - 2016
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Trustee Teaching Award Indiana University School of Medicine
  • Alpha Omega Alpha
  • Gold Humanism Honor Society

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Authored Content

  • ASH 2022: Sickle Cell Disease in the Big EasyDecember 2022

Press Mentions

  • Riley’s Sickle Cell Story Club Provides Books to Kids Battling Disease
    Riley’s Sickle Cell Story Club Provides Books to Kids Battling DiseaseJune 24th, 2021
  • Episode 19 - Rising Star: Dr. Seethal Jacob
    Episode 19 - Rising Star: Dr. Seethal JacobAugust 18th, 2021
  • The Story of Jade and Lena, Friends Who Refused to Let Sickle Cell Win
    The Story of Jade and Lena, Friends Who Refused to Let Sickle Cell WinFebruary 23rd, 2024

Grant Support

  • Telemedicine for Pediatric Sickle Cell Patients in Medically Underserved AreasNIH NHLBIPresent

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations