Dr Andrew Jakobovits

Dr Andrew Jakobovits is a Gastroenterologist specialising in liver disease, inflammatory bowel disease, peptic ulcer disease, alcohol and substance abuse, and tumours.

Dr Jakobovits currently works in private consulting at the Cabrini Hospital. Additionally, he is a member of the Visiting Medical Staff at the Alfred Hospital in the Gastroenterology Unit and teaches as a Senior Lecturer at Monash University’s Department of Medicine at the Alfred Hospital.

Dr Jakobovits is certified to conduct WorkSafe evaluations for the Victorian WorkCover Authority and has been an independent medical examiner for over ten years.

Special interests

Liver Disease | Inflammatory Bowel Disease | Peptic Ulcer Disease | Alcohol and Substance Abuse | Tumours

Accreditations

AMA 4th Edition Guide
AMA 5th Edition Guide
ReturntoWorkSA – Permanent Impairment Assessor
Motor Accident Injury Assessment Scheme (MAIAS), SA – Accredited Medical Practitioner
WorkCover Tasmania – Approved Medical Specialist
Victoria – Independent Impairment Assessor
VIC Transport Accident Commission Independent Medical Examiner

Qualifications

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, University of Melbourne, VIC
Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians
Membership of the Royal College of Physicians, UK

Experience

Private Consulting Gastroenterologist, Cabrini Hospital, Melbourne
Senior Visiting Gastroenterologist, Alfred Hospital, VIC
Senior Lecturer, Monash University Department of Medicine, Alfred Hospital, VIC
Research Fellow, Liver Unit, Royal Free Hospital, London, UK

Professional associations

Member, Australian Medical Association
Member, Gastroenterology Society of Australia