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Ellen Russell Jacobson MD

Assistant Professor of Dermatology
Insurance Plans Accepted

Areas of Expertise

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

Location

Vanderbilt Dermatology
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

Patient Comments are gathered from the Press Ganey Patient Experience Survey and displayed in full. Patients are not identified in order to respect patient privacy.
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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She is very through
December 16, 2025
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Very satisfied with my appointment today. I received good information about possible future visits.
November 26, 2025
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Dr Jacobson is the best dermatologist I have ever seen! Just the best!
November 18, 2025
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She was delightful! I felt very comfortable with her.
November 18, 2025
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Dr. Jacobson was unusually helpful in explaining what I wanted you to know.
November 15, 2025
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Excellent doctor.
November 15, 2025
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Dr. Jacobson is a wonderful doctor, vandy is lucky to have her
November 8, 2025
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