Stephanie Schwalm Jacobs, MD| Cardiology | MedStar Health
About me
Stephanie Jacobs, MD is a board certified cardiologist, who has been named a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology, based on outstanding professional achievement.
She specializes in non-invasive cardiology, which includes consultation, nuclear cardiology and echocardiography. She also has specialty training in pregnancy-related cardiovascular disease. Women are waiting longer to have children, and thus can have a cardiac history at the time of pregnancy, or have new symptoms or conditions for which cardiovascular testing and evaluation can be helpful to both the mother and baby. Dr. Jacobs particularly enjoys seeing patients in this demographic. She also enjoys educating the public about cardiovascular disease via community events and was featured in a 2012 episode of Doc Talks.
Dr. Jacobs has practiced medicine in the Annapolis area since 2005, along with her husband Dr. Lawrence Jacobs, also of MedStar Cardiology Associates. Together they have five children. She’s very active in the Annapolis community and can frequently be spotted at children’s activities, local restaurants or enjoying the Severn River. She enjoys running, biking, swimming, paddle boarding, and kayaking.
Dr. Jacobs is an extremely thorough and passionate care provider. She strongly believes in patient education and encourages her patients to play an integral role in their treatment plans. She promotes healthy living and quality of life as a patient's primary goal, uses evidenced based medicine wherever possible, and brings an undergraduate background of chemical engineering to problem solving, imaging, and treatment.
Clinical areas of focus
- Angiogram
- Atrial Flutter
- Cardiomyopathy
- Chest Pain
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Echocardiography
- Event Monitoring
- Heart Disease
- Heart Murmur
- Holter Monitoring
- Hypertension
- Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
- Lymphedema
- Myocardial Infarction
- Pulmonary Valve Stenosis
- Stress Echocardiography
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abnormal Body Structure Imaging
- Abnormal Breathing
- Abnormal Electrocardiogram
- Abnormal Function Study Results
- Abnormal Heart Rhythm
- Acute Bacterial Endocarditis
- Acute Endocarditis
- Acute Ischemic Heart Diseases
- Acute Myocardial Infarction
- Advanced Heart Failure
- Advanced Heart Failure (ADHF)
- Advanced Heart Failure (AHF)
- Advanced Heart Failure Care
- Allergy Status To Drugs And Substances
- Amyloidosis
- Angina
- Angina Pectoris
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Aortic Regurgitation
- Aortic Stenosis
- Aortic Valve Regurgitation
- Arterial Embolism
- Artery Disorders
- Atherosclerosis
- Atherosclerosis Of Aorta
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Flutter
- Atrioventricular Block
- Bicuspid Aortic Valve
- Bleeding Disorders
- Bradycardia
- Bundle Branch Block
- Cardiac Arrest
- Cardiac Arrhythmias
- Cardiac Murmurs
- Cardiac Tamponade
- Cardiometabolic Disorders
- Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiovascular Disorders Of Newborn
- Carotid Artery Occlusion
- Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia
- Cellulitis
- Cerebrovascular Diseases
- Chagas' Disease
- Chest Pain
- Cholesterol Disorders
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension
- Circulatory System Complications
- Circulatory System Disorders
- Clotting Disorders
- Complications Of The Puerperium
- Congenital Heart Valve Defects
- Congenital Malformations Of Great Arteries
- Congenital Malformations Of Heart
- Congenital Malformations Of Musculoskeletal System
- Congenital Malformations Of Pulmonary And Tricuspid Valves
- Congenital Malformations Of Trachea And Bronchus
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Cough
- Disorders Of Carbohydrate Metabolism
- Disorders Of Lipoprotein Metabolism And Lipidemias
- Duodenitis
- Dyspnea On Exertion
- Eisenmenger Syndrome
- Electrical Conduction Disorders
- Family History Of Disabilities And Chronic Diseases
- Family History Of Malignant Neoplasm
- Family History Of Specific Disorders
- Fibromuscular Dysplasia
- Gout
- Heart Disease
- Heart Disease In Women
- Heart Murmur
- Heart Palpitations
- High Blood Pressure
- High Cholesterol Management
- Hypertension
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
- Hypotension
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- Intracranial Aneurysm
- Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
- Ischemic Heart Disease
- Kawasaki Disease
- Left Ventricular Hypertrophy
- Liver Enzyme Abnormalities
- Long Term Drug Therapy
- Lymphangitis
- Lymphedema
- Mitral Valve Disease
- Mitral Valve Prolapse
- Mitral Valve Stenosis
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Myocardial Infarction
- Myocarditis
- Nervous And Musculoskeletal Symptoms
- Nonrheumatic Mitral Valve Disease
- Obesity
- Pain In Throat And Chest
- Palpitations
- Paroxysmal Ventricular Tachycardia
- Patent Ductus Arteriosus
- Patent Foramen Ovale
- Pericardium Diseases
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- Peripheral Vascular Disease Of The Intestines
- Peripheral Vascular Diseases
- Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension
- Personal History Of Diseases And Conditions
- Precerebral Artery Occlusion
- Premature Atrial Contraction
- Premature Atrial Contractions
- Premature Atrial Contractions (PACS)
- Premature Ventricular Contractions
- Presence Of Cardiac And Vascular Implants
- Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
- Problems Related To Lifestyle
- Pulmonary Edema
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Pulmonary Heart Disease
- Pulmonary Valve Disorders
- Pulmonary Valve Stenosis
- Respiratory Disorders
- Restrictive Cardiomyopathy
- Retinal Vein Occlusion
- Rheumatic Heart Disease
- Rheumatic Tricuspid Valve Disease
- Rheumatoid Arthritis With Rheumatoid Factor
- Right Ventricular Hypertrophy
- Sarcoidosis
- Shock
- Sick Sinus Syndrome
- Single Ventricle Heart Defects
- Sleep Disorders
- Subcortical Infarction
- Supraventricular Tachycardia
- Swelling In Legs
- Syncope
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- Tachycardia
- Thyrotoxic Crisis
- Transient Cerebral Ischemic Attacks
- Tricuspid Stenosis
- Venous Embolism
- Venous Thromboembolism
- Ventricular Aneurysm
- Ventricular Fibrillation
- Ventricular Tachycardia
- Viral Diseases
- Vision Disturbances
Procedures I perform
- Ablation For Atrial Fibrillation
- Ablation Therapy
- Angiogram
- Angioplasty
- Angioplasty And Stenting
- Aortic Dissection Repair
- Aortic Stenosis Treatment
- Aortic Valve Repair
- Atrial Fibrillation Ablation
- Atrial Septal Defect Closure
- Atrial Septal Defect Repair
- Automated External Defibrillator
- Blood Pressure Monitoring
- Cardiac Catheterization
- Cardiac Catheterization Interpretation
- Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Cardiovascular Health And Wellness
- Cardiovascular Stress Testing
- Cardioversion
- Carotid Artery Aneurysm Repair
- Carotid Artery Stenting
- Cholesterol Screening
- Computerized Tomography (CT) Scan
- Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
- Coronary Artery Disease Treatment
- Coronary Artery Stenting
- Echocardiography
- Electrocardiogram
- Electrophysiology Study
- Event Monitoring
- Exercise Stress Test
- Extended Ecg Analysis
- External Electrocardiographic Recording
- Heart Failure Management
- Heart Failure Treatment
- Heart Pacemaker Implantation
- Heart Transplant
- High Cholesterol Management
- Holter Monitoring
- Hypertension Treatment
- Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump
- Intravascular Ultrasound
- Lymphedema
- Mesenteric Angiography
- Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
- Nuclear Stress Test
- Palpitation Treatment
- Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
- Peripheral Artery Stenting
- Popliteal Artery Entrapment Syndrome Treatment
- Pre-Participation Sports Screening
- Preventive Cardiology
- Prostate Injury Treatment
- Pulmonary Artery Stenosis Repair
- Renal Artery Stenting
- Stress Echocardiography
- Stress Test
- Syncope Treatment
- Transesophageal Echocardiography
- Transthoracic Echocardiography
- Ventricular Assist Device
- Ventricular Fibrillation Treatment
- Ventricular Tachycardia Ablation
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
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- CIGNA EPO
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- IH-Open POS II
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Aetna Classic 3500
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- Medicare FFS
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- First Health PPO
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- Beech Street PPO
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- Optimum Choice
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- Sentara Health
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- First Health PPO
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- CareFirst NASCO
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Navigate
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- TRICARE East Prime
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- IH-Indemnity
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- MultiPlan, Inc
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- BlueChoice Open Access
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- TRICARE for Life East
- Aetna Classic 5000
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- CIGNA PPO
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Medicare Direct
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Tricare Reserve Select
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Aetna Basic
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- CareFirst Administrators
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- TRICARE East Select
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- Aetna HMO
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- IH-Network Only Plus
- Network OA
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- United Student Resources
- Choice Fund PPO
- POS OA
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- Choice POS II
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- Police and Fire Clinic
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- IH-EPO Plus
- HighMark
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- IH-HMO
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- OA Plus
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- Choice POS
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- UHC Passport
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- United Healthcare Choice
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- Core Essential (HMO)
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- IH-POS Plus
- Blue Choice Advantage
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- IH-PPO
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- IH-Open HMO
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- IH-Open POS Plus
- CIGNA Indemnity
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- IH-POS
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- IH-Open HMO Option
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Choice POS II Open Access
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- CareFirst EPO
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Employee Health Plan
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Aetna VA Exchange
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease
Fellowship Program: University of Chicago Hospitals (2004)
Residency Program: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (2001)
Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine (1998)