Rafik Jacob, M.D.

Rafik Jacob, M.D., is a University of Florida associate professor of of medicine and a board-certified internal medicine specialist at UF Health Jacksonville. Dr. Jacob received his medical degree from Ain Shams University in Cairo, Egypt, and completed his internal medicine residency at Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island.

The PAIDD Clinic, which specializes in treating adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), currently operates for a full day on Tuesdays. We are in the process of planning to extend our services by adding another half-day on Friday mornings, specifically for telehealth consultations.

Each clinic appointment is scheduled for a duration of 30 minutes. Our team often includes third-year medical students from the University of Florida, Gainesville, who rotate through our clinic for their training. Additionally, third-year residents also rotate with us, gaining valuable practical experience.

Our staff includes a registered nurse (RN) who plays a crucial role in coordinating care. The RN is also responsible for assisting with paperwork related to Durable Medical Equipment (DME), group homes, and follow-up consultations both pre and post service.