Mark C. Jacobson, MD

Mark C. Jacobson, MD

Dr. Jacobson is considered a thought leader in the specialty of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology. He has been recognized by both Chicago Magazine and Castle Connolly as a Regional Top Doctor since 2016. Dr. Jacobson is a Past President of the Illinois Society of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (ISAAI.org). He has also served on its Continuing Education Committee and Executive Board.
Dr. Jacobson is Board-Certified in Pediatric and Adult Allergy and immunology by the American Board of Allergy & Immunology. He has been in private practice since 1995 after completing his Fellowship in Adult and Pediatric Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology at Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center.
Doctor Jacobson currently teaches family practice residents from Hinsdale Hospital, La Grange Memorial Hospital, and MacNeal Hospital. In addition, he is a fellow and a spokesperson for both the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology and the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology.

Doctor Jacobson has lectured extensively on the subjects of Allergic Rhinitis, Asthma, Sinusitis, Chronic Cough, Urticaria/Angioedema, Pediatric Allergy, and Stinging Insect Hypersensitivity. Dr. Jacobson has staff privileges at Hinsdale Hospital, LaGrange Memorial Hospital, and MacNeal Hospital.
In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his three kids, wife, and friends. He is an avid sports fan and loves following his favorite Chicago sports teams, especially the recent World Series Champions on the North Side. Dr. Jacobson also enjoys reading, mostly nonfiction (there is so much to learn!), listening to podcasts, and working out.

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Education

• Board Certified

American Board of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology
(A Conjoint Board of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Board of Internal Medicine)
American Board of Internal Medicine

• Fellowship

Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology
Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center, Chicago, IL

• Residency

Internal Medicine
Northwestern University/Evanston Hospital, Evanston, IL

• Medical School

University of Illinois College of Medicine, Chicago, IL

• Undergraduate

University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana
Bachelor of Science- Biology

• University Honors

Bronze Tablet
Summa Cum Laude,
Phi Beta Kappa

Clinical Studies

Efficacy, Tolerability and Pharmacokinetic Comparison of Immune Globulin Intravenous (Human), 10% (Gammagard Liquid) Administered Intravenously or Subcutaneously Following Administration of Hyaluronidase (rHuPH20) in Subject with Primary Immunodeficiency Diseases: Baxter Protocol No. 160603 2009
Pharmacosurveillance Data repository of patients with and without a history of anaphylactic reactions subsequent to Xolair Dosing: Protocol Number: Q4458g. Genentech 2009.
A Pilot Study to Test and Refine the Readability of the BAI Patient Label Instructions. IXR-305-04-167. Principal Site Investigator, 2008
Salmeterol Multicenter Asthma Research Trial (SMART), Protocol SLGA5011. Principal Site Investigator, 1997