Jacob Skeans, MD
Physician, Assistant Professor
Gastroenterology
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614-293-8784
Accepting new patients
Conditions and expertise
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Digestive System Diseases
- Colonic Polyps
- Gastroscopy
- Colonoscopy
Locations
- The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
- Talbot Hall
- Outpatient Care New Albany
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center Hilliard
Academic information
Department: Internal Medicine
About
- Gender
- Male
Biography
I specialize in comprehensive gastroenterology with a focus on inflammatory bowel disease, Barrett’s esophagus and therapeutic endoscopy. I work hard to provide patient-centered, safe, effective and timely care to each of my patients. I enjoy meeting patients and really try to listen to their needs and concerns, allowing me to personalize their care with an evidence-based approach.
I love that The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center strives to balance excellence in patient care with research and medical education. It’s this balance that eventually drew me back to join the faculty. It’s exciting to be part of a healthy, growing division with great subspecialty services. This academic setting also spoke to me because of my passion for teaching. The medical center allows me to be involved with teaching and mentoring students, residents and fellows during their training.
In terms of research, most recently I have published works about colorectal cancer screening and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in sleep. I’m also working on medical education projects.
When I’m not at work, I enjoy spending time with my young kids and wife, traveling and watching and playing sports.
Highlights
- Recipient, Gastroenterology Division teaching award in my first year on faculty here at Ohio State
Conditions and expertise
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Celiac Disease
- Colonic Polyps
- Colonoscopy
- Constipation
- Crohn Disease
- Diarrhea
- Digestive System Diseases
- Esophageal Motility Disorders
- Gastric Acid Reflux Disease
- Gastroenterology
- Gastroscopy
- Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
- Peptic Ulcer
- Ulcerative Colitis
Locations
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Credentials
Education
- Fellowship - Gastroenterology
- MetroHealth Medical Center, Cleveland, OH
7/1/2016 - 6/30/2019 - Residency - Internal Medicine
- Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, United States
6/1/2013 - 6/30/2016 - Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI, United States
8/10/2009 - 6/3/2013
Certifications
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American Heart Association National Center
12/4/2024 -
American Board of Internal Medicine/Gastroenterology
11/20/2019 -
American Board of Internal Medicine
8/18/2016
Ratings and reviews
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41 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
Patient Comments
Consulting and Related Relationships
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As of 11/3/2025, Dr. Skeans has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
He took the time to get a thorough history and explained things in an easy to understand fashion.
Dr. Skeans is an extremely patient physician with the many questions and comments I pose to him. He never interrupts me or hurries me.
He was amazing and super clear to understand. Very friendly and receptive of my info
Very knowledgeable doctor. Hard to reach/get in touch with via MyChart.
He listened to all my questions and answered each and every one of them. He explained everything even with visuals. Very helpful.
None- Dr. Skeans was VERY informative!
Dr Skeans is never rushed when I see him. I am a nurse and have many questions. He takes time to answer all my questions. I appreciate him providing care for me that my primary gi didnt do.
Asked good questions and discussed issues and options with me.
Everything good
The doctor gave me the best, most complete description of my IBD condition that I've ever received. It cleared up a lot of misconceptions that I had.
Very friendly, explained everything in detail. Very pleasant.
Very personable, first time met with him. Thoroughly went through issues thoroughly
Very good listened and Developed Plan However long delay for endoscopy procedure to be scheduled
Dr Skeans is my second GI dr currently b/c my regular GI referred me to him b/c he didnt know how to care for me anymore. Dr skeans knows me as a patient in 2 years better than my doctor I have been seeing for about 3 years. I appreciate what he has done for me and gave me back my quality of life.