Meet Dr. Shelby Jacob
"If you want to be successful, it's just this simple: Know what you are doing, love what you are doing and believe in what you are doing." – ?Will Rogers.
Shelby Jacob, M.D., chose pediatrics because it's the perfect combination of everything she enjoys. Pediatrics brings together the science of medicine, the art of communication and the love of creating lasting and meaningful relationships with families in the community. "Especially in the age of technology, the opportunity to be a trusted resource for evidence based recommendations is a privilege and honor that I take very seriously." Dr. Jacob says. "I love my patients, I really do. I think about them, care for them and treat them as I would my own children."?
Dr. Jacob graduated with honors from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska and then returned home to Chicago to complete her medical degree and pediatric residency training at Rush University Medical Center. After completing her final year as Chief Resident, she relocated to her husband's hometown of Dallas to be closer to family.
She came to Cook Children's in 2015 after spending six years as an assistant professor of pediatrics teaching medical students and pediatric residents at UT Southwestern and Children's Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Jacob continues to use her passion for teaching to assist parents and caregivers to help raise healthy and happy children. She enjoys discussing normal growth and development, safety, nutrition and current recommendations with families. She is board certified and fluent in English, Spanish and Malayalam.
Dr. Jacob lives in Keller, is married and has three young, active daughters of her own who have taught her more about compassion, listening and the importance of empathy in pediatrics than any textbook could have. Dr. Jacob enjoys trying new restaurants, planning vacations, reading books and spending quality time with family and friends.
Services
- Acute illnesses
- ADHD management
- Chronic condition management
- Developmental problems
- Disease prevention
- Flu shots
- Hearing screens
- Injury treatment
- Obesity and weight management
- Vision screens
- Patient and parent education
- School and sports physicals
- Vaccines and immunizations
- Well checks
Reviews
Average rating:
Questions were addressed |
5
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Provider explained things clearly |
5
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Likelihood of recommending this provider |
4.9
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Trust/confidence in physicians |
5
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What our families say
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December 03, 2024
Dr. Jacob is fantastic! Always!
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November 22, 2024
Always a great experience
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November 08, 2024
All visits have been great. The staff is always very kind.
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November 08, 2024
Dr. Shelby Jacobs is amazing. She takes time to really listen to my daughter and talks to her about her care and how she is feeling.
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November 06, 2024
Doctor Jacob and her team are amazing!!
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November 06, 2024
Dr. Jacobs and our. It's are amazing. Just the patience alone they have with my kiddo could not be any better. Thank you.
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November 02, 2024
We love Dr. Shelby Jacob!!
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October 08, 2024
For sure doctor she is so awesome and it was a nurse who measured the vitals for my daughter and gave her the shots did an awesome job was a little bit worried about the shots specially at this age but the nurse did awesome job and my daughter didn't even cry thanks so much
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October 08, 2024
This was a telehealth appointment and I thought it worked well and was very convenient.
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October 08, 2024
Excellent care!
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September 29, 2024
Dr. Jacob is the best. Always so caring and informative with my pre-teens / teens
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September 22, 2024
Everyone at this office is fabulous and always wanting to help
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September 12, 2024
Always a pleasure to see the staff! Everyone is so kind and receptive to our needs.
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September 08, 2024
Dr. Shelby Jacob is always so friendly and makes us feel welcome. She never rushes our appointments and gives sound advice. I appreciate that she always remembers us and the different things milestones the children go through.
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September 05, 2024
She was very kind, attentive and patient
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August 24, 2024
Amazing! Always answers my questions and concerns and puts my mind at ease.
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August 22, 2024
Very clean
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August 21, 2024
Dr. Shelby Jacob. She's amazing.
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August 21, 2024
I want to thank Dr.jacob she is so awesome and thanks for taking care of our children
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August 19, 2024
We love Dr Jacob! She always remembers details about my kids and genuinely cares about them.
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August 16, 2024
Dr jacob as always is phenomenal, she is great at what she does and how she approaches you and talks to you. Great bed side manager
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August 16, 2024
Dr Jacob has great bed side manners, always smiling and explaining every concern or questions
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August 07, 2024
We have been a patient of Dr. Jacobs for over 8 years. We could not imagine trusting our children's care to anyone else!!
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August 01, 2024
Nurse was really great.
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August 01, 2024
We live Dr. Jacob and have been seeing her for years. Although we don't live near the clinic, it's worth the drive to have a caring and compassionate doctor who is so helpful and supportive.
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July 28, 2024
Dr Shelby and our nurses. They are the best and make everyone including my children comfortable
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July 28, 2024
It was such a pleasant experience to the point we are willing to drive very far just to have my kids be seen by them.
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July 21, 2024
I absolutely love Dr. Jacobs. Before we moved here I had a pediatrician that we loved & was nervous about finding a new one. We have been with Dr. Jacobs for over 3 years & I couldn't be happier. She is a great pediatrician!!
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July 17, 2024
We love the staff at Cook Children's Heritage and all locations really!
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July 17, 2024
Dr. Jacob is great- we love her. She listens and does great at explaining and working with our child directly.
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July 03, 2024
Absolutely love Dr. Shelby Jacob! The clinic coordinator Deborah Sawin is also amazing. All of our nurses are so helpful and accommodating as well.
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June 09, 2024
Dr. Jacobs was diligent in diagnosing my son with walking pneumonia. She is always attentive, responsive and corrects the issues we are experiencing.
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May 05, 2024
We love Dr. Jacob and this office!
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May 03, 2024
We love Dr. Jacob!!!
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May 02, 2024
Dr. Jacob is just the best-hands down!! We feel so loved and listened to and taken care of with her!
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May 01, 2024
Dr. Jacob is so patient and thorough and we love her.
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April 25, 2024
Dr. Shelby Jacob is an incredible pediatrician. I can't express how thankful I am for everything she has done to make my family feel comfortable and everything she continues to do to insure our family is taken care of and healthy. She is intuitive to needs, very knowledgable while explaining things on a level that is understandable, and personable. We love Dr. Jacob!!!
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April 14, 2024
We had a great experience.
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April 14, 2024
We love Dr. Jacob! She involves kids in their visit with her and really listens when they talk. She always has useful and practical tips and ideas for us.
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April 14, 2024
Our family loves Dr. Jacob! She always takes time to really listen and genuinely cares about what's going on with my children.
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April 10, 2024
Dr Jacob is consistently kind from visit to visit. She talks to all of my children in the same kind and respectful way. If she is ever in a bad mood or having a bad day, we would never know from her smile and demeanor. Our visits with Dr Jacob are always pleasant.
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April 07, 2024
Love Dr. Jacob! We have been happy with her care for over four years!
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April 03, 2024
We absolutely love Dr. Jacob!
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March 23, 2024
I was feeling overwhelmed from a sleepless night with a newborn and Dr. Jacob and her staff were so kind, supportive, and informative. They helped ease my anxieties that come with have a newborn baby at home.
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March 05, 2024
The MA, Amy - she is always so kind and friendly! Dr. Jacob - She is truly one of a kind. Incredibly knowledgeable, cares so well for my kids, and shows genuine concern. She is the best!
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February 25, 2024
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February 24, 2024
I've always had great experience with office and provider.
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February 24, 2024
We love Dr. Jacob, she is so wonderful and caring with my daughter. The LVN also was wonderful.
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February 22, 2024
Shelby Jacob, she is beautiful and kind as always. We've seen her for 9 years and will see her until we can't aby longer. Highly recommend.
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February 22, 2024
Dr Jacob's is by far the best asset Cooks Pediatrics has. We have used her for 11 years and driven across Texas to keep using her at one point.
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February 15, 2024
The entire staff is excellent, friendly, and knowledgeable.
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February 14, 2024
Dr Shelby Jacob is caring, professional, thorough, easy to talk to and friendly. I trust her and have recommended her to my family and friends. She's a keeper and definitely deserves recognition!
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February 11, 2024
Dr. Jacobs is amazing. The boys are disappointed that they are aging out.
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February 10, 2024
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February 10, 2024
Absolutely love Dr Jacob, she is always very thorough with every exam. Always shows compassion and empathy when needed. She always enters the room with a huge smile and very upbeat voice. Both of my boys love her.
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February 09, 2024
Dr. Shelby Jacobs has always done an axing job of hearing my input and concerns as a mom.
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February 02, 2024
Dr. Jacob is absolutely amazing!! She goes above and beyond to make my son feel comfortable and me feel supported as a parent!
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January 21, 2024
My son is deathly afraid of needles. Dr. Jacob took his concern in, reminded him importance of flu shots but more importantly put him at ease.
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January 21, 2024
Dr. Shelby Jacob is absolutely amazing. With all of the health issues my son has had, she was proactive in looking at his chart and guiding me on next steps. Literally she is the best doctor EVER!
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January 10, 2024
Love Dr Jacob. I always feel like she is so knowledgeable and wants the best for my kids.
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January 05, 2024
Dr. Jacob is always excellent and does a great job including both of my kiddos conversationally during appointments.
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January 05, 2024
No negatives to report on. I really appreciated how warm and friendly the front desk staff was during our visit.
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January 05, 2024
Dr Jacob is always pleasant and kind at every visit. If she's ever having a bad day, I wouldn't know. She engages with my children in conversation at every visit. I think this helps reduce any anxiety that they might be feeling going to the doctor. I'm very grateful that we found Dr. Jacob as our pediatrician for our four children.
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December 26, 2023
All amazing experiences
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December 26, 2023
Dr. Shelby Jacob is an amazing provider and have recommended her to all my family and friends who is looking for a pediatrician. She truly cares and listens to our concerns and helps easy my anxiety when my son gets sick. My son is only 4 and I dread the day we have to find a new provider.
Education
- Medical School:
- Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL
- Board Certifications:
- American Board of Pediatrics
Affiliations
- Cook Children's Physician Network
Recognitions
- Deans Summer Research Fellowship (2002)
- The Richard Belkengren Pediatric Student of the Year Award (2005)
- Mom Approved Doc (2017-2019)
- Texas Super Doctor Rising Star (2015-2017)
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