Biographical summary
Christopher R. Jacobs, M.D., is a vascular and endovascular surgeon at Mayo Clinic in Florida. He specializes in treatment of complex aortic morphology including aneurysms, dissection and mesenteric ischemia (such as superior mesenteric artery, renal and celiac artery disease) as well as cerebrovascular disease (such as carotid endarterectomy, TCAR and stenting).
Dr. Jacobs has a strong research interest in aortic aneurysms and mesenteric ischemia, having published several articles in leading vascular surgery journals. He has presented plenary talks at several national meetings.
He earned his medical degree in the charter class of the University of Central Florida College of Medicine and went on to complete both general surgery residency and vascular fellowship training at the University of Florida College of Medicine.
Dr. Jacobs is committed to resident and fellow education and is a recipient of teaching awards during his medical training. Other notable awards include induction into Alpha Omega Alpha and the Gold Humanism Honor Society.
Conditions treated
Procedures performed
- Aneurysm surgery
- Carotid artery aneurysm repair
- Carotid endarterectomy
- Endovascular aneurysm repair
- Endovascular reconstruction
- Mesenteric artery bypass
- Thoracic aortic aneurysm surgery
- Thoracic endovascular aneurysm repair
Interests
- Thoracic and abdominal aortic aneurysm
- Thoracic and abdominal aortic dissection
- Mesenteric ischemia
- Mesenteric aneurysm
- Thoracic outlet decompression
- Upper and lower extremity arterial bypass
- Cerebrovascular disease
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2023
Fellowship - Vascular SurgeryUniversity of Florida
- 2021
Residency - General SurgeryUniversity of Florida
- 2016
Doctor of MedicineUniversity of Central Florida College of Medicine
- 2011
BS - Microbiology and Cell ScienceUniversity of Florida
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2021
General SurgeryAmerican Board of Surgery
Awards and honors
- 2021
Outstanding Chief Resident Teaching AwardUniversity of Florida
- 2021
Summa Cum LaudeUniversity of Florida
- 2019
MembershipGold Humanism Honor Society
- 2015
MembershipAlpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
- 2014
Liver and Digestive Center Foundation ScholarshipLiver and Digestive Center
- 2009
Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship, Elks Lodge Scholarship
- 2009
Full undergraduate tuitionState of Florida Bright Futures Scholar
- 2009
Officer of the YearBrevard County Ocean Rescue
- 2009
Merit-based academic scholarshipSam Walton Foundation
- 2009
Gator Club ScholarshipUniversity of Florida Alumni Association
- 2009
Brecht Scholarship (2x)University of Florida
- 2009
Pepsi ScholarshipPepsi Corporation
- 2009
Rotary Club Scholarship, Rotary Club
- 2009
PTO ScholarshipMelbourne High School
Professional memberships
- 2019 - present
MemberSociety of Vascular Surgeons
- 2019 - present
MemberFlorida Chapter, American College of Surgeons
- 2019 - present
MemberAmerican College of Surgeons
- 2012 - 2016
MemberFlorida Medical Association
- 2012 - present
MemberAmerican Medical Association
- 2011 - 2012
Chief Safety OfficerBanyan Biomarkers
Publications