
Arun Thankachan Jacob, MD
Neurosurgery
Highlights
Languages
- English
- Malayalam
- Hindi
Gender
MaleAbout 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
- Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Neurosurgery
- 1404 River Place, Suite 402, Braselton, GA 30517
- Get Directions
- phone: 770-219-9678
- fax: 770-219-3705
- Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Neurosurgery
- 1315 Jesse Jewell Parkway Northeast, Suite 300, Gainesville, GA 30501
- Get Directions
- phone: 770-219-9678
- fax: 770-219-3705
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 reviewsThe 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.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 12/17/2025
Exceptional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/19/2025
Very polite n thourough with all questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/1/2025
Excellent treatment from professionals
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/29/2025
Excellent experience.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/22/2025
My experience was good.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/20/2025
Love Dr Jacob. My husband will have him for his spine surgery also.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/12/2025
He was Nice. He Answered My Questions. He Gave Me Hope Regarding My Daughter's Condition.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/2/2025
This doctor is awesome.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/23/2025
I had a good experience with the provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/20/2025
I love my team of doctors, assistance, nurse team and office personal.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/20/2025
My visit are always good. Dr. Jacob is awesome I love him and the other one.
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 7/30/2025
I trust this provider completely
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/14/2025
The best. Dr. Jacob.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/13/2025
Good experience.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/23/2025
Fast and friendly service
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/21/2025
Everything was great, very helpful & friendly. "Love all my care team".
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/20/2025
Excellent physician. Highly satisfied. Please increase his salary.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/19/2025
Dr took time to show me my MRI results and answer all my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 4/29/2025
Visit accomplished its goal. See if back condition had improved or gotten worse.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 4/22/2025
My experience is always good with all my providers.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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
- 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)