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Ellen Russell Jacobson MD

Assistant Professor of Dermatology

Areas of Expertise

  • Adult Dermatitis / Eczema
  • Allergy / Immunology
  • Cancer
  • Cosmetic Dermatology
  • Dermatology
  • General Adult Dermatology
  • Psoriasis
  • Skin Cancers Including Melanoma

Location

Vanderbilt Health One Hundred Oaks
719 Thompson Lane, Suite 26300
Nashville, TN 37204

Services

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine - University of Tennessee Memphis, 1986
  • Internship, Internal Medicine - Northwestern Memorial Hospital, 1988
  • Residency - University of Tennessee Memphis, 1991

Board Certifications

  • Dermatology - American Board of Dermatology, 1991

Patient Comments

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I have already recommended my family and friends to them.
January 20, 2026
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She is excellent.
January 16, 2026
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Dr. Jacobson was personable, professional, positive, and concerned for my wellbeing.
January 14, 2026
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My experience with the staff here was outstanding/excellent!!
January 14, 2026
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Dr. Jacobson is the best -- I have such faith in her.
January 3, 2026
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Dr. Ellen Jacobson delivers care at a level that is truly exceptional. She explains each step with clarity and intention, making sure I understood not just what she was doing, but why. Her intelligence is immediately evident, yet what sets her apart is how present and personable she is-warm, engaging, and effortlessly reassuring. I felt informed, respected, and genuinely cared for the entire visit, all while sharing a few laughs along the way. That combination is rare.
December 30, 2025
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Ellen Jacobson is just the best - she listens, she quickly assesses the problem, and she works quickly and efficiently and has a great personality.
December 22, 2025
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Dr. Jacobson is really good at putting her patients including me at ease..
December 18, 2025
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I would recommend Ellen Jacobson to anyone. She is professional, compassionate, knowledgeable and clearly likes her job. She listens and answer questions without making you feel rushed. And she keeps your privacy a priority.
December 17, 2025
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