Gynecology and Gynecologic Surgery
Associate Professor
Vice Chair of Research
Member, UCSF Comprehensive Fibroid Center
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| Mailing Address: |
550 16th Street, 6th floor |
| Clinical Location: | Mt. Zion |
| Clinic Phone: | (415) 353-3400 |
| Clinic Fax: | 415-353-9551 |
Dr. Vanessa Jacoby is an obstetrician gynecologist with a research program focused on surgical gynecology. She has studied long-term health outcomes of hysterectomy and oophorectomy. Most recently, her research has focused on studies of new minimally invasive treatments for women with uterine fibroids including procedures, medications, and complementary and alternative treatments. She is the principal investigator of a nationwide registry for women with fibroids undergoing laparoscopic radiofrequency ablation (https://fibroids.ucsf.edu) and has conducted multiple randomized trials of magnetic resonance guided focused ultrasound for fibroids. Dr. Jacoby is the principal investigator for the University of California Fibroid Network (UCFN), a state-wide collaboration to improve the care of women with fibroids through research, education, and collaborative clinical practice. The UCFN is participating in the COMPARE-UF study, a nationwide study of 5,000 women undergoing treatment for uterine fibroids.
A full list of Dr. Jacoby’s current research studies can be found here.
| Year | Institution & Location | Degree | Field of Study |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | University of California, San Francisco | M.A.S. | Clinical Research |
| 2005 | University of California, San Francisco | Residency | Obstetrics and Gynecology |
| 2001 | University of California, San Francisco, School of Medicine | M.D. | Medicine |
| 1995 | University of California, Berkeley | B.A. | Geography |
| Year | Major Honors |
|---|---|
| 2012 | Medical Student Teaching Award, University of California, San Francisco, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences |
| 2003-2011 | Resident Teaching Award, University of California, San Francisco, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences |
| 2005 |
James R. Green Award for Chief Resident, University of California, San Francisco |
| 2001 |
Alpha Omega Alpha, University of California, San Francisco, School of Medicine |
