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Riverview Health

About Stephen P Jacobsen, MD

Dr. Stephen Jacobsen and the staff at Riverview HealthPhysicians Orthopedics & Sports Medicine providecomprehensive orthopedic care to people of all ages.Dr. Jacobsen believes the doctor-patient relationship isa team effort and encourages his patients to be activelyinvolved in improving their overall health and wellbeing.

Clinical Specialties
  • Shoulder replacements
  • Rotator cuff problems
  • Shoulder dislocations
  • Sports medicine

 

Get to know Dr. Stephen Jacobsen

As a shoulder specialist, Dr. Jacobsen is fellowship-trained in sports medicine and board-certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. He’s also a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Association of North America. After attending Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Dr. Jacobsen completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Indiana University School of Medicine.


 
From Surgery to Strength: Jennifer's Shoulder Replacement Surgery

After struggling with chronic shoulder pain for years, Jennifer made the decision to undergo shoulder replacement surgery and never looked back. In this testimonial video, she expresses deep gratitude for the compassionate care provided by Dr. Jacobsen. The attentive support she received before, during, and after surgery played a key role in transforming her life. 

Locations

Riverview Health Physicians Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

14535 Hazel Dell Pkwy., Bldg. A
Carmel, IN 46033

View hours
Monday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 5:00pm

Education & Certifications

Education

Medical School:
University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey

Fellowship:
Mercy Hospital Anderson

Board Certifications

American Board of Orthopedic Surgery - ORTHOSURG

Orthopedic Surgery

Provider Ratings

4.9 out of 5

(243 ratings)

The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. We remove any personal health information to protect privacy and filter out comments that aren't related to the care provided. Not all ratings are converted to comments.

AI Summary

Dr. Jacobsen is consistently described as professional, caring, and highly skilled—especially for shoulder care and replacement surgery. Patients highlight clear explanations, patience, and attentive, friendly staff across visits. Many praise successful procedures (shoulder replacement, injections) and a supportive perioperative experience. Reception, nursing, and X‑ray teams are repeatedly noted for warmth and competence. Overall sentiment is strongly positive with occasional neutral notes about routine aspects of visits.

Patient Comments

04/24/2026

Very smooth running office. All questions answered & appreciated referral assistance. Dr very knowledgeable. No stress experience

04/21/2026

Efficient friendly

04/20/2026

Ct technician was great. MRI technician was great.

03/20/2026

I have been very pleased with the all around experience my surgeon and staff. Everyone is very helpful and polite. I could not be happier with my out come.

03/20/2026

So far so good on my shoulder surgery. Very down to earth approach to my questions and care

03/16/2026

All the people I delt with were very friendly and listened to my concerns with very little wait times.

03/11/2026

Very polite dr.& staff

02/21/2026

Stab are really? Good at putting you at ease. They are friendly, compassionate and caring,

02/19/2026

Dr. Jacobsen and his staff were very thorough communicating my condition and options. Patient and comforting while doing procedures.

02/17/2026

Knowledgeable..friendly..caring

02/13/2026

Dr. Jacobsen is very knowledgeable. He has great rapport with patients and takes the time necessary to give great care.

02/12/2026

Dr. Jacobsen is thorough and takes time with the patient.

02/11/2026

Everyone is very nice and very knowledgeable.

02/11/2026

Dr took tests, examined me, shared X-ray s With me, explained treatment as well as expected outcome. Dr Jacobsen has a good sense of humor as well. He is the Dr that I have chosen for my surgery.

02/11/2026

Very friendly and professional staff, both front office and examination. Dr Jacobsen is my “ go to doctor” for my shoulder problem.

02/07/2026

All staff was very cordial

01/30/2026

Great care

01/28/2026

Dr. Jacobsen takes time to listen and evaluate.

01/28/2026

Everyone there was great to work with.

01/28/2026

Dr Jacobson is very good at answering questions and explaining thing

01/28/2026

Always treated well here

01/23/2026

My appointed schedule is on time. The nurse is awesome. The doctor is awesome too.

01/23/2026

I love the whole staff!!

01/23/2026

Dr. Jacobsen is amazing. He and his medical assistance are always so knowledgeable and they take the time to listen to you.

01/22/2026

Friendly, on time, informative, and seemed very caring about my health.

01/16/2026

All the office staff are kind and welcoming. Everyone there makes me feel valued and appreciated. I enjoy coming to the office because of the way I am treated.

01/16/2026

Dr. Jacobsen and his staff are great.

01/15/2026

Friendly professional, genuine, kind, informative, welcoming everything you could want rather you are at a doctors office or a resort!

01/14/2026

Dr Jacobsen and his staff are top notch! Highly recommend him for all of your shoulder repairs! In addition, Physical Therapist Myles [ ] Is also the one you want for any shoulder, neck therapy!

01/14/2026

Dr. Jacobsen is a skilled surgeon. The entire care team of Riverview-his office and the hospital- are compassionate, kind, organized and highly skilled. I would recommend them to everyone.

01/09/2026

I found the staff to be friendly and helpful. The physician I saw was friendly, competent and took the time to listen to me, assess my pain and present a plausible plan for treatment.

01/07/2026

The staff and everyone involved with my exam and treatment options were all caring and respectful.

01/07/2026

Everyone was absolutely awesome.

01/07/2026

Great, friendly office with competent staf

01/01/2026

Very friendly with very little wait time.Professional treatment by technicians and physicians.

12/30/2025

They were quick and professional and friendly. We discussed my options fully.

12/23/2025

Dr Jacobsen is a very reliable and great doctor; did an awesome job on my shoulder replacement!

12/20/2025

Dr Jacobsen was awesome and patiently answered all my questions. I was not rushed and felt important to him as a patient. I would recommend him and wish more do tors were like him

12/19/2025

Great quality healthcare

12/17/2025

Dr Jacobsen was very professional, courteous and informative. I felt confident in moving forward with him.

12/12/2025

Pleasant visit from the front desk to nurse, Dr. Jacobsen, x-ray tech and check-out. Thank you.

12/12/2025

Doctor and the nurses staff are doing their best possible efforts to make sure that the patients are satisfied with their services

12/10/2025

Great Staff and Dr’s!

12/10/2025

Dr. Jacobson and his entire staff go above and beyond with the treatment of their patients! I have had no pain after the shoulder surgery he performed on me and have not had to take any pain meds. He is very kind and passionate and cares about his patients well being. I would recommend him to anyone who needs any kind of shoulder surgery. Thank you Dr. Jacobson and to your entire staff for all that you do.

12/04/2025

All the Ortho team at Hazel Dell are fantastic!! Dr Jacobsen is wonderful and LISTENS!!! HIS STAFF ARE THE ABSOLUTE BEST!!

12/02/2025

Staff and Dr Jacobsen were on time and extremely kind and friendly. I was very comfortable.

11/22/2025

Dr. Jacobsen and staff are so friendly and supportive.

11/21/2025

Favorable. All whom i came in contact with was pleasant. Helpful ready answer any question you ask . I felt very at ease with a nurses and Dr Jacobson as well explanations were very easy to understand and options also were very straight forward

11/21/2025

Dr. Jacobson and staff are amazing!! I wouldn’t go anywhere else for my care

11/19/2025

Efficient,thoughtful care

11/19/2025

Excellent care and friendly people

11/14/2025

Awesome people

11/14/2025

Customer service is outstanding so polite and helpful

11/12/2025

Dr Jacobsen is wonderful as is Sam and his entire staff!??

11/11/2025

Very professional very thorough and very helpful with next steps thank you!

11/11/2025

Very, very pleased with the entire appointment; the time and attention paid to my issues. The examinations conducted and the next steps provided were much appreciated. Thank you!

11/05/2025

Staff at the office has been attentive and kind. Everyone there has been respectful and welcoming. I have received good care, and my questions have been answered.

11/05/2025

Dr. Jacobsen is very patient and knowledgeable! Takes time to explain things to you.

10/29/2025

Dr. Jacobsen was very good and very caring. I would recommend him highly.

10/29/2025

Treatment at RVH Ortho is always focused on the positive and is encouraging. I am treated with respect and caring. Thank you!

10/29/2025

Great care!

10/29/2025

Great customer service and patient care.

10/28/2025

Quite pleased!!

10/28/2025

Quite pleased

10/22/2025

Honestly the best staff and surgeon this one legged girl could ask for when I blew out my shoulder. Dr. Jacobson was professional, and also kind and understanding. Very precise and on task to get me back to my best health. I graduated from major shoulder scope and bicep tendon tear 2 months early thanks to his amazing skills. My PT with Christie & Kelsi was top notch at Riverview as well! Cannot say enough great things! So happy!!!

10/14/2025

Wonderful doctor and staff

10/14/2025

Everybody was so nice. I appreciate the Dr getting me in on short notice.

10/04/2025

everyone there was super nice

09/27/2025

I had a very positive experience with the surgery, doctors and staff! I would definitely recommend these doctors!

09/27/2025

The doctors were both great and the staff were professional!

09/26/2025

Everyone is friendly and knows what they are doing. Always on time and courteous. Explains procedures.

09/17/2025

Dr. Jacobsen was very well mannered, knew what he was doing and I felt way better after injections in my shoulder! I returned for follow up and had my other shoulder looked at! Definitely recommend him! The office staff was very pleasant as well, wait time was 5-10 minutes!

09/16/2025

Dr Jacobson is one of the best surgeons I gave used

09/10/2025

So very happy with the care I have received

09/09/2025

Excellent customer service

09/09/2025

I'm always greeted with courtesy and professionalism at this office by all the staff. Dr. Jacobsen is the best. His friendly personality, warm interaction, effective knowledge and clear explanations makes all my appointments actually pleasant.

09/06/2025

Dr. Jacobson is always very friendly and professional.

09/03/2025

Couldn't ask for better doctors and staff no matter what. I have been with New Hope Orthopedics (former practice name) for 25 to 30 years and Dr. Mindrebo has performed 11 surgeries for me and how Dr. Jacobson has just done 1. They have a professional excellent friendly staff. If you any health issues that they specialize in I highly recommend New Hope Orthopedics (former practice name). You won't be disappointed. [edited for clarification]

09/03/2025

The staff is absolutely awesome!

09/03/2025

everyone was super nice8

09/03/2025

Thank you Dr Jacobsen for listening to me. I’m hoping the stretches and meds work out well for me.

09/03/2025

Office always gets back to me quickly All staff is friendly and helpful. Always a good experience.

08/23/2025

Greeted warmly by reception. Professional and efficient performance of shoulder injection.

08/22/2025

Yesterday's visit was so important to me. Dr Jacobsen gave me hope back by telling me that I'm still in the throes of my recovery. I was losing hope because little was changing It takes all I have to continue OT, PT, and lymphedema exercises twice daily.Looking forward to seeing how steroids and lymphedema massage affect my recovery. Thank you so much for listening and hearing my frustration.

08/20/2025

Very concerned about my condition. Dr Jacobson explained the surgeryso we could understand what his plan to fix my shoulder.
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