“I learn so much from my patients and families each and every day! I am continually amazed by their resilience, continued hope and ability to find ways to continue being a kid, a brother, a sister, a mother and a father despite all they are dealing with.”

Dr. Jacobsen is board certified in pediatric hematology-oncology (cancer and blood disorders). He serves as the director of Pediatric Neuro-Oncology and Pediatric Developmental Therapeutics at Levine Children's Cancer & Blood Disorders, a facility of Carolinas Medical Center.

Dr. Jacobsen has a special interest in the management of pediatric brain tumors, cancer predisposition syndromes and vascular malformations. He enjoys being a lifelong learner and focusing on how his treatment recommendations will affect patients not only now but in the future.

He has won numerous awards, including Top Doctor by Castle Connolly for a number of years and Top Doctor by Charlotte Magazine.

Dr. Jacobsen received his medical degree at the University of Texas Southwestern. He then completed both his residency and fellowship at Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital.

Outside of work, he likes to spend time in his shop woodworking. He also enjoys watching his son play soccer, exploring new restaurants with his 3 girls, barbecuing for his family and working in the yard with his wife.