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  • Reproductive Endocrinology, Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • Accepting new patients
  • 50 years of experience
  • OVUM - Illinois - Services Statewide Springfield, IL 62704
  • (307) 284-3227

Brief Intro

Dr. Laurence Jacobs, MD, FACOGVirtual License in the following states:IllinoisFloridaGeorgiaDr. Jacobs is a Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility specialist (REI) with 47 years of clinical experience. He graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, then completed a 4 yr OB/Gyn residency at Northwestern. He spent seven years as an OBGYN, before completing his REI fellowship at the prestigious Mayo Clinic. He specializes in treating female and male Infertility, Ovulation disorders, IVF, Recurrent Pregnancy Losses (RPL), Endometriosis & complex metabolic disorders, like PCOS. Dr. Jacobs is known for his empathy, quick wit and commitment to helping his patients have a healthy baby. With almost 40 yrs of IVF experience, he strongly encourages 2nd opinions for failed IVF.Ovum Health is a Virtual Fertility Practice helping women get pregnant, stay pregnant and live to watch their babies grow. We use 80% fewer hormones than an IVF cycle and our services are covered by insurance. Dr. Jacobs has almost five decades of experience helping even the most complex cases of PCOS conceive with as little medical intervention as possible He is deeply passionate about genetics and comprehensive diagnostics. He is beloved by his patients. MOST INSURANCE ACCEPTED. PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE TO VERIFY.

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Education Background

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Northwestern University School of Medicine in Chicago - 1975

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • American Sign Language (ASL)

Location & Hours

  • OVUM - Illinois - Services Statewide
  • Springfield, IL 62704

Specialties Treated

  • Reproductive Endocrinology
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology

Conditions Addressed

  • Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
  • Infertility
  • Obesity
  • Insulin Resistance
  • Pregnancy
  • Menstrual Disorders
  • Heavy or Frequent Menstruation
  • Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
  • Ectopic Pregnancy
  • High Risk Pregnancy
  • Amenorrhea or rare menstruations
  • Menstrual Problems - Premenstrual issues
  • Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)
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Procedures Performed

  • Infertility Evaluation
  • Pregnancy Testing
  • Lab Testing
  • Menopause Management
  • STD Testing
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Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • Humana
  • Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Medical Mutual
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