Dr. Jose Jacob is a highly skilled invasive cardiologist with over 23 years of experience diagnosing and treating cardiovascular diseases. His expertise spans diagnostic cardiac catheterizations, pacemaker and defibrillator implantations, and transesophageal echocardiograms. Dr. Jacob earned his MSc in Cardiology from the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland. He completed his cardiology fellowship at Weill Cornell Medical College, strengthening his knowledge and capabilities in invasive cardiology. Born on January 3rd, 1960, in India, Dr. Jacob began his medical journey at St. John’s Medical College in Bangalore, where he completed his MBBS degree in 1983. Afterward, he pursued a specialization in internal medicine and obtained his MD in General Internal Medicine in 1991, which provided a strong foundation for his subsequent work in cardiology. 1992 Jose Jacob moved to the United Kingdom to further develop his medical expertise. He worked as a Senior House Officer and Medical Registrar at Letterkenny General Hospital in Ireland. During this time, he also earned his MSc in Cardiology, with his thesis focusing on thrombolysis in acute myocardial infarction. His research contributed to enhancing the medical community’s understanding of thrombolysis as a treatment option for heart attack patients. 1996, Dr. Jacob moved to the United States to continue his medical training. He completed an internship and residency in Internal Medicine at Coney Island Hospital in Brooklyn, New York, before pursuing a cardiology fellowship at Weill Cornell Medical College and New York Presbyterian Hospital. His fellowship in invasive cardiology, completed in 2002, allowed him to further refine his skills in performing advanced cardiovascular procedures. Dr. Jacob began his professional career as an invasive cardiologist in 2002, initially practicing at the Fayetteville Heart Center in North Carolina. He then worked at other notable institutions, including Carolina Heart, Carolina East Cardiology, and Eastern Carolina Cardiovascular. Throughout his career, he has earned a reputation for his proficiency in performing complex procedures and his dedication to providing high-quality care to his patients. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Jacob has held leadership positions, including serving as Director and Chairman of the Department of Medicine at Sentara Albemarle Medical Center in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, from 2016 to 2018. He also served as Chief of Staff at Martin General Hospital in Williamston, North Carolina, from 2019 to 2020. In 2021, Dr. Jacob relocated to Florida, where he continues to practice at the Cardiac Specialty Institute in Leesburg and the Cardiovascular Institute of Central Florida in Ocala. He is affiliated with several regional hospitals and continues to provide expert patient care. Jose Jacob MD is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Adult Cardiovascular Disease. His dedication to his field and patients has earned him numerous accolades and recognition throughout his distinguished career.