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Arun Thankachan Jacob

Arun Thankachan Jacob, MD

Neurosurgery

Accepting New Patients
Video Visits Available

Highlights

Languages

  • English
  • Malayalam
  • Hindi

Gender

Male

About the Provider

Dr. Jacob joined Northeast Georgia Physician's group in 2013. As a valued member of NGPG Neurosurgery, Dr. Jacob's special practice and procedural interests center around minimally invasive & complex operations to the spine craniovertebral junction. He is also professionally affiliated with American Academy of Neurological Surgeons as well as the Congress of Neurological Surgeons.

Dr. Jacob's philosohy of care is simple and sincere; "Always put the patient and their needs first."

Locations

  1. Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Neurosurgery
  2. Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Neurosurgery
    • 1315 Jesse Jewell Parkway Northeast, Suite 300, Gainesville, GA 30501
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Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: Semmes Murphey Surgery Center, Neurosurgery, 2013
  • Residency: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Neurosurgery, 2012
  • Fellowship: University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, 2007
  • Residency: University of Kerala, Surgery (General Surgery), 2003
  • Medical School: Medical College Thiruvananthapuram, 1999

Board Certifications

  • Neurological Surgery: American Board of Neurological Surgery, 2017

Ratings & Reviews

4.7 out of 5

182 ratings, 25 reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

Listens carefully
Shows respect for what you say
Explains in a way you understand
Spends enough time with you
Overall provider rating
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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/30/2025

    Dr. Jacob and PA were an excellent team in providing needed surgery and my outcome was also excellent. Well done!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/17/2025

    Exceptional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/19/2025

    Very polite n thourough with all questions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/1/2025

    Excellent treatment from professionals

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/29/2025

    Excellent experience.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/22/2025

    My experience was good.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/20/2025

    Love Dr Jacob. My husband will have him for his spine surgery also.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/12/2025

    He was Nice. He Answered My Questions. He Gave Me Hope Regarding My Daughter's Condition.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/2/2025

    This doctor is awesome.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/23/2025

    I had a good experience with the provider.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/20/2025

    I love my team of doctors, assistance, nurse team and office personal.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/20/2025

    My visit are always good. Dr. Jacob is awesome I love him and the other one.

    3 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/14/2025

    The provider has poor bedside manners. The provide performed my surgery and failed to see me afterwards.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/30/2025

    I trust this provider completely

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/14/2025

    The best. Dr. Jacob.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/13/2025

    Good experience.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/23/2025

    Fast and friendly service

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/21/2025

    Everything was great, very helpful & friendly. "Love all my care team".

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/20/2025

    Excellent physician. Highly satisfied. Please increase his salary.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/19/2025

    Dr took time to show me my MRI results and answer all my questions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/17/2025

    Love Dr Jacob. He fixed my back and little pain after surgery. I have already recommended him to others.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/29/2025

    Visit accomplished its goal. See if back condition had improved or gotten worse.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/26/2025

    This is the first visit I had with this doctor. He was recommended from another doctor after I had surgery and it didn't work too good so I can't give you any information about them, but he was very nice and very informative that much I will say.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/22/2025

    My experience is always good with all my providers.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/15/2025

    The staff and Doctor are professional and are easy to communicate with. My medical needs are always addressed in a timely manner

Insurance

Please contact the practice directly to confirm your health plan is in network.
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  • Aetna
  • Aetna Medicare
  • Alliant Health Plans
  • Alliant HIX
  • Amerigroup Medicaid
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Advantage
  • Beech Street
  • CareSource Medicaid
  • Cigna
  • Cigna + Oscar
  • Cigna GA Connect HIX
  • Cigna Medicare Advantage
  • Coventry Healthcare (Advantra)
  • First Health Network (Coventry)
  • Health Partners
  • Humana Medicare Advantage
  • Kaiser PPO
  • LifeSynch Psych
  • Magellan Psych
  • Peach State Medicaid
  • Tricare (Standard and Prime)
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