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Kristin M Jacob

Kristin M Jacob, MD

PediatricsInternal Medicine

LGBTQIA+ Safe & Affirming

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Infant 0-2
  • Child 3-12
  • Adolescent 13-17
  • Adult 18-64
  • Older Adult 65+

Languages

  • English

Gender

Female

Affiliations

  • Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals

About Kristin M Jacob

About the Provider

I’ve always been deeply curious and passionate about lifelong learning. And choosing medicine meant choosing a career that that aligned with my values: serving others with compassion and making a meaningful impact.

As my patient, you should know that you will be truly heard and supported. I believe that active listening is the foundation of a strong physician-patient relationship, and I strive to create a space where you will feel validated. My care is personalized — tailored to meet you where you are and aligned with your values. In my practice, I emphasize preventive care. But I’m also very passionate about menopause care and cancer survivorship.

I’m often asked about health information seen online or heard from others. I welcome these conversations and approach them with openness and respect to make sure you feel safe asking questions. My goal is to build trust with you through two-way dialogue where we can interpret medical information together.

I’ve been privileged to build deep relationships with many of my patients over time, and I cherish the continuity of care that develops from walking alongside patients and their families through multiple generations. Being present for people through life’s highs and lows is an extraordinary gift, and earning that trust over the arc of a lifetime brings me meaning and joy.

LGBTQIA+ Safe & Affirming

To earn the "Safe and Affirming" designation, providers individually complete an online training program which includes modules developed by the National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center. For more information, click here.

Locations

  1. Corewell Health Family, lnternal and Pediatric Medicine - Rockford
    • phone: 616-267-7884
    • fax: 616-866-5386

Experience

Education

  • Residency: Michigan State University, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, 2016
  • Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine (MD), 2012

Board Certifications

  • Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2016
  • Pediatrics: American Board of Pediatrics, 2016

Insurance

Please contact the practice office to confirm your specific plan. If you have questions about paying for care or would like to speak to a financial counselor, please visit our financial assistance page.
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  • Aetna/Cofinity
  • Align Senior Care MI
  • BCBS Medicare Advantage Plus Blue
  • BCBS PPO
  • BCBS Traditional
  • Blue Care Network
  • Blue Care Network Medicare Advantage
  • Blue Cross Complete
  • Cigna
  • Coventry First Health
  • HAP/ASR
  • Humana Military (Tricare East)
  • McLaren Commercial
  • McLaren Medicaid
  • McLaren Medicare Advantage
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Molina Medicaid/MiChild/Marketplace (Health Plus)
  • Molina Medicare
  • Priority Health Choice Medicaid
  • Priority Health HMO/PPO
  • Priority Health Medicare Advantage
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Trinity Health Plan of MI
  • UHC/Optum (VA Community Care Network)
  • UM Health Plan
  • United Health Care Commercial
  • United Health Care Dual Complete

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

91 ratings, 42 reviews

Corewell Health is committed to delivering high-quality and compassionate care. These ratings and reviews are transparent patient feedback collected via survey following a provider care experience that asks patients and families about the care they received.

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/13/2026

    She didn’t say draw a clock make it 10:45 or I’m going to say 6 words remember and I’ll ask you to repeat later

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/6/2026

    Dr. Jacob is very willing to answer questions, to make suggestions and to listen to patient concerns.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/27/2026

    She is very thorough and willing to hear what the patient has to say.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/24/2026

    Excellent physician in every way.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/1/2026

    Kristin Jacob is very caring and works hard to resolve any health issues that I encounter.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/19/2025

    She is always very prompt in getting back w us if we message her on my chart

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/4/2025

    Dr. Jacob is a wonderful provider! We appreciate her time and attention with our daughter.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/22/2025

    She listen to watch you I have to say and answers all our questions

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/8/2025

    As usual Dr. Jacob was reassuring and explained in detail the problem.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/7/2025

    Knowledgeable, friendly, & good listener are some of Dr Jacob’s traits. I trust her judgment!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/20/2025

    Knowledgeable, willingness to listen

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/3/2025

    Dr Jacob knows me very well, and I appreciate her interactions with me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/1/2025

    I am blessed to have her for my Doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/30/2025

    Outstanding provider. Kind. Good listener and professional/knowledgeable clinician.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/23/2025

    Very easy going and productive.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/23/2025

    She is compassionate and smart.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/18/2025

    Love, love, love Dr Jacob!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/10/2025

    Competent and compassionate

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/31/2025

    Looking forward to working with her

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/27/2025

    She is wonderful.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/22/2025

    Dr Jacob is very caring, personable and professional.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/2/2025

    She always takes her time with me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/2/2025

    PERSONABLE, LISTENS, SHOWS CONCERN

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/19/2025

    She listens carefully to my concerns before she addresses them.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/25/2025

    I don't worry about my health with Dr. Jacob managing my care. She's the best ! :)

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/22/2025

    She listens and cares about her patients.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/21/2025

    dr. Jacobs listened and had some advice the last time. I was there,she is very thorough,

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/19/2025

    Dr. Jacob the best!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/10/2025

    She was helpful.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/10/2025

    As noted on beginning of survey: Dr. Jacob is simply amazing! She is attentive to my concerns and seeks what’s best for me. She is thorough and extremely knowledgeable. She is kind and gives me time to explore both my condition and options. I’m so glad that she leads my care team.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/30/2025

    Feeling confident

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/14/2025

    I appreciate her communication skills and thorough understanding of my situation

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/7/2025

    Dr. Jacob knows everything about med health concerns, insurance and meds. I SO value her and her advice and she is a very nice person!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/22/2025

    They make patients a high priority!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/2/2025

    Dr. Jacob takes time to welcome questions and explains answers. She is extremely knowledgeable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/18/2025

    Dr. Jacob is wonderful. She listens, explains, and is up to date with the latest technology and medical information.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/25/2025

    They answered my question and were very polite

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/23/2025

    I’ve been happy with this practice for 10 years

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/15/2025

    I feel bad for my provider, they seem stressed out. Like there are not enough hours in the day to meet all the demands being put on them. I just wish I could do something to help them feel better. I felt like I was adding to that frustration by having so many care needs/questions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/14/2025

    Dr Jacob is one doctor I do not hesitate to contact and confide in with my medical treatment.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/6/2025

    They have all been concerned about my health issues and trying to get to the bottom of them through lab tests and procedures.