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
- Breast Cancer Surgery
- Breast Cancer Treatment
- Mammaprint Testing
- Radioembolization Of Breast Cancer
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Accessory Sinuses Cancer
- Anal Cancer
- Anemia
- Anemia Of Chronic Disease
- Basal Cell Carcinoma Of Skin
- Blood Clots In Lungs
- Bone Cancer
- Bone Density Disorder
- Bone Marrow Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Cervical Cancer
- Chronic Eosinophilic Leukemia
- Colon Cancer
- Cutaneous Melanoma
- Disorders Of Mineral Metabolism
- Essential Thrombocythemia
- Family History Of Malignant Neoplasm
- Hodgkin Disease
- Kaposi's Sarcoma
- Kidney Cancer
- Malignant Neoplasm
- Malignant Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Multiple Myeloma
- Myeloproliferative Neoplasms
- Neoplasm Analysis
- Neoplasm Of Uncertain Behavior
- Neutropenia
- Osteoporosis
- Papillary Carcinoma Of Breast
- Polycythemia Vera
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Secondary Lymph Node Cancer
- Sickle Cell Anemia
- Soft Tissue Sarcoma
- Stomach Cancer
- Testicular Cancer
- Thrombocytopenia
- Tracheal Cancer
- Venous Embolism
- Vitamin Deficiency Anemia
Procedures I perform
- Ambulatory Phlebectomy
- Antiangiogenic Therapy
- Blood Transfusion
- Bone Density Scan
- Bone Marrow Biopsy
- Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer Surgery
- Breast Cancer Treatment
- Breast Reconstruction
- Cancer Rehabilitation
- Cancer Risk Assessment
- Cervical Lymph Node Dissection
- Chemotherapy Administration
- Cholecystectomy
- Clinical Trials For Breast Cancer Treatment
- Computerized Tomography (CT) Scan
- Diagnostic Breast Imaging
- Disease Prevention
- Factor Vii Infusion
- Genetic Counseling
- Genetic Mutation Testing
- Gynecological Cancer Screening
- Health Promotion Counseling
- Hepatic Artery Infusion
- Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Immunotherapy
- Inpatient Palliative Care
- Insulin Injection
- Internal Jugular Central Line Placement
- Internal Radiation Therapy
- Intravenous (IV) Fluids
- Introduction Of Antineoplastic
- Lumpectomy
- Mammaprint Testing
- Mammography
- Mastectomy
- Mep (MOTOR EVOKED POTENTIALS)
- Mesenchymal Stem Cell Transplant
- Muscle Injection
- Nutrition Counseling
- Pain Medication Management
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Care Coordination
- Parotid Biopsy
- Pathology Consultation
- Peer Support Groups
- Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Transplantation
- Platelet Transfusion
- Radiation Therapy
- Radioembolization Of Breast Cancer
- Red Blood Cell Transfusion
- Removal Of Central Venous Access Device
- Removal Of Central Venous Catheter
- Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping
- Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography
- Tumor Immunohistochemistry
- Tumor Marker Testing
- Venous Blood Collection
- Wellness Services
Practice locations
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3800 Reservoir Road Northwest Lombardi Cancer Center Washington, DC, 20007
202-444-2223Fax 202-444-1229
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
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Choice POS II
- IH-PPO
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- United Healthcare Choice
- IH-Indemnity
- United Student Resources
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- IH-Open POS Plus
- Optimum Choice
- First Health PPO
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- Core Essential (HMO)
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- MultiPlan, Inc
- IH-Network Only Plus
- Network OA
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- Blue Choice Advantage
- Aetna Classic 3500
- UHC Passport
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- IH-EPO Plus
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- Choice Fund PPO
- CareFirst EPO
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- Aetna Basic
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- IH-Open POS II
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- CareFirst NASCO
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- BlueChoice Open Access
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- HighMark
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Medicare Direct
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- IH-POS Plus
- Employee Health Plan
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- TRICARE East Prime
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- TRICARE East Select
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- CareFirst Administrators
- Aetna VA Exchange
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Choice POS
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- Medicare FFS
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- POS OA
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Choice POS II Open Access
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- CIGNA EPO
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- TRICARE for Life East
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- IH-POS
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- Aetna Classic 5000
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- CIGNA PPO
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- IH-Open HMO Option
- Beech Street PPO
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- Sentara Health
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- IH-Open HMO
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- IH-HMO
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- Navigate
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- First Health PPO
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- OA Plus
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- Aetna HMO
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
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Education
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
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