About me
Miriam Jacobs, MD, is board-certified and fellowship-trained in medical oncology at MedStar Georgetown Cancer Institute at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. As a specialist in early and advanced breast cancers, Dr. Jacobs provides chemotherapy, hormone therapy, immunotherapy, precision medicine, and clinical trials. She is also a member of the American Association of Cancer Research, the American Society of Hematology, and the American Society of Clinical Oncology.
Dr. Jacobs’ approach to care focuses on providing individualized and holistic treatments. She begins by talking with patients to learn about their medical histories and health goals. She then collaborates with an experienced team of radiation oncologists and surgeons to develop comprehensive and tailored wellness plans. She also educates patients about natural, traditional, and state-of-the-art cancer treatments.
Dr. Jacobs is dedicated to advancing the field of precision medicine – an innovative form of care that uses people’s own cells to develop highly personalized prevention, diagnosis, and treatment options. She is particularly interested in providing hormone receptor-positive, CAR T-cell, and CAR NK-cell therapies to improve the health of breast cancer survivors. Referring physicians should know that she is available to give second opinions and discuss clinical trial opportunities.
Philosophy of care
“Research creates endless possibilities to discover new methods of treating complex diseases or enhancing people’s lives. As a clinical researcher, I’m passionate about contributing to the collection of knowledge that can lead to immediate medical solutions or future health innovations. I’m also grateful to clinical trial participants who are true healthcare pioneers and heroes.”
About the MedStar Georgetown Cancer Institute
MedStar Georgetown is part of the MedStar Georgetown Cancer Institute, which combines medical expertise, the latest therapies, and research across MedStar Health. Our research engine, the Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, is the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center in the Washington, D.C., region. This partnership means we provide access to cutting-edge clinical trials and the latest breakthroughs in cancer care.
Clinical areas of focus
- Breast Cancer Surgery
- Breast Cancer Treatment
- Mammaprint Testing
- Radioembolization Of Breast Cancer
Procedures I perform
- Ambulatory Phlebectomy
- Antiangiogenic Therapy
- Blood Draws
- Blood Transfusion
- Bone Density Scan
- Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer Surgery
- Breast Cancer Treatment
- Breast Reconstruction
- Cancer Awareness
- Cancer Rehabilitation
- Cancer Risk Assessment
- Cancer Support
- Cancer Survivorship
- Chemotherapy Administration
- Cholecystectomy
- Clinical Trials For Breast Cancer Treatment
- Diagnostic Breast Imaging
- Disease Prevention
- Factor Vii Infusion
- Genetic Counseling
- Hematology Consultation
- Hepatic Artery Infusion
- Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Hospice Care Consultation
- Immunotherapy
- Intravenous (IV) Fluids
- Introduction Of Antineoplastic
- Mammaprint Testing
- Mep (MOTOR EVOKED POTENTIALS)
- Mesenchymal Stem Cell Transplant
- Oncology Consultation
- Orthopedic Urgent Care
- Pain Management Consultation
- Palliative Care Consultation
- Palliative Care Coordination
- Pathology Consultation
- Patient Navigation
- Peer Support Groups
- Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Transplantation
- Platelet Transfusion
- Radioembolization Of Breast Cancer
- Red Blood Cell Transfusion
- Removal Of Central Venous Access Device
- Removal Of Central Venous Catheter
- Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography
- Supportive Care
- Symptom Management Consultation
- Tumor Immunohistochemistry
- Tumor Marker Testing
- Wellness Services
Insurance
MedStar Health accepts most major health insurance plans. If you are uncertain as to whether your individual health insurance plan is accepted at MedStar Health, please call your insurance company.
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List of insurance plans we accept
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- Medicare FFS
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- Navigate
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- United Healthcare Choice
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Aetna Classic 5000
- IH-Open POS II
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- HealthyBlue PPO
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- HighMark
- IH-Network Only Plus
- Choice POS II
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- Beech Street PPO
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- Sentara Health
- HumanaChoice PPO
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- IH-Open HMO
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Choice POS
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- MultiPlan, Inc
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- CIGNA EPO
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- TRICARE East Prime
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- IH-Open POS Plus
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- United Student Resources
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Aetna HMO
- IH-HMO
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- IH-POS Plus
- First Health PPO
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- IH-PPO
- CareFirst Administrators
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- OA Plus
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- First Health PPO
- BlueChoice Open Access
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- IH-EPO Plus
- IH-POS
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- Choice POS II Open Access
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- TRICARE East Select
- UHC Passport
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- IH-Open HMO Option
- IH-Indemnity
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- Optimum Choice
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Blue Choice Advantage
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Medicare Direct
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Aetna Basic
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- Employee Health Plan
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- CareFirst EPO
- CareFirst NASCO
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- Network OA
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Aetna Classic 3500
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Core Essential (HMO)
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Choice Fund PPO
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- CIGNA PPO
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- TRICARE for Life East
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Aetna VA Exchange
- POS OA
Videos
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
Fellowship: Washington University School of Medicine (2021)
Residency: University of California San Diego (2015)
Medical School: Medical School for International Health at Ben Gurion University (2012)
Awards
- Abstract Achievement Award, American Society of Hematology (December 2019) Dean’s Scholar Award, Washington University School of Medicine (July 2022-Present)
Hospital affiliations
Urgent care affiliations
News and publications
A Noncompetitive Inhibitor of Serotonin Transport, Acts by Stabilizing the Cytoplasmic-Facing Form of the Transporter, Journal of Biological Chemistry, August 2007
A Conformational Mechanism for Neurotransmitter Transporters, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, July 2008
A Conserved Asparagine Residue in TM1 of the Serotonin Transporter Dictates Chloride-Coupled Neurotransmitter Transport, Journal of Biological Chemistry, July 2011
Use of Low Frequency Driver Mutations Detected by Cell-Free Circulating Tumor DNA to Guide Targeted Therapy in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, JCO Precision Oncology, 2018
Genomic Landscape of Appendiceal Neoplasms, JCO Precision Oncology, 2018
The Use of Ruxolitinib for Acute Graft-Versus Host Disease Developing After Solid Organ Transplantation, American Journal of Transplantation, February 2020
Outcomes of Patients with Large B-Cell Lymphoma Progressing After Axicabtagene Cilolecuel Therapy, Blood, April 1, 2021
Memory-Like Differentiation Enhances NK Cell Response to Melanoma, Clinical Cancer Research, August 3, 2021
CD7 Deleted Hematopoietic Stem Cells Can Restore Immunity After CAR T-Cell Therapy, Journal of Clinical Investigation Insights, August 23, 2021
Systemic IL-15 Promotes Allogeneic Cell Rejection in Patients Treated with Natural Killer Cell Adoptive Therapy, Blood, February 24, 2022
Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation Donor-Derived Memory-Like NK Cells Functionally Persist After Transfer Into Patients with Leukemia, Science Translational Medicine, February 23, 2022
Severity of Cytokine Release Syndrome Influences Outcomes After Axicabtagene Ciloleucel for Large B Cell Lymphoma, Clinical Lymphoma Myeloma and Leukemia, October 22, 2022
Brexucabtagene Autoleucel for Relapsed or Refractory Mantle Cell Lymphoma in Standard-of-Care Practice, Journal of Clinical Oncology, December 2022