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Dr. Sofia Simona Jakab, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology and Adult Transplant Hepatology

Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara

Professional interests include: cirrhosis, colonoscopy, weight management, and more.

40 Temple Street Suite 1a1
New Haven, CT 06510

(203) 785-4138

Dr. Sofia Simona Jakab, MD is a gastroenterologist in New Haven, CT specializing in adult gastroenterology and adult transplant hepatology. She graduated from Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara. Dr. Sofia Simona Jakab, MD is affiliated with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Yale Medicine, Yale University and Yale New Haven Health.

Office Locations

40 Temple Street Suite 1a1
New Haven, CT 06510

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Yale New Haven Health

800 Howard Avenue Yale Physicians Buildin - 4th Floor
New Haven, CT 06519

(203) 737-1345

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950 Campbell Avenue Connecticut Vahcs (689)
West Haven, CT 06516

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Some issues Dr. Sofia Simona Jakab, MD can help you with:

Colonoscopy

Colonoscopy is the use of a special tool called a colonoscope (a thin, flexible tube with a camera on the end) to examine the inside of the colon and rectum. The tube is typically inserted anally, and it allows the physician to examine the large intestine from the inside. It may be done at any time to diagnose bowel problems, but routine colonoscopies are advised after the age of 50 to screen for colon cancer.

A colonoscopy may be performed to diagnose:

Intestinal ulcers
Polyps
Bowel cancer
An unidentified source of pain or bleeding in the intestine

Patients may be asked to drink only liquids in the days before a colonoscopy, or they may be given an enema to remove residual fecal matter. Before the exam, patients are given medication to help them relax, and then lay on their side on a table. The scope is inserted into the anus and gently moved all the way through the large intestine. Air may be pumped into the intestine to improve the view for the physician. Any polyps that are found will be removed. Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn. A colonoscopy is not usually painful, but patients may feel some bloating or have some cramps right afterward. If patients have polyps removed, they might experience a small amount of bleeding. Any side effects should go away within a few hours.

Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

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Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sofia Simona Jakab, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in New Haven, CT during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sofia Simona Jakab, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	235
gastrointestinal procedures	11
hospital care	282
inpatient care	282
minimally invasive procedures	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sofia Simona Jakab, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in New Haven, CT during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sofia Simona Jakab, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	217
hospital care	371
inpatient care	371

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sofia Simona Jakab, MD.

**Gender**
Male	112
Female	78

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	111
Black	0
Hispanic	36
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	66
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	100

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sofia Simona Jakab, MD in 2013

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	32
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	46
Dementia	9
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sofia Simona Jakab, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in New Haven, CT during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sofia Simona Jakab, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	194
hospital care	266
inpatient care	266

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sofia Simona Jakab, MD.

**Gender**
Male	89
Female	64

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	100
Black	0
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	53
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	81

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sofia Simona Jakab, MD in 2014

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	50
Dementia	8
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sofia Simona Jakab, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in New Haven, CT during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sofia Simona Jakab, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	183
gastrointestinal procedures	11
hospital care	169
inpatient care	169
minimally invasive procedures	11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	11

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sofia Simona Jakab, MD.

**Gender**
Male	186
Female	156

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	216
Black	44
Hispanic	56
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	112
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	172

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sofia Simona Jakab, MD in 2015

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	33
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	41
Dementia	14
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sofia Simona Jakab, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in New Haven, CT during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sofia Simona Jakab, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	140
gastrointestinal procedures	12
hospital care	188
inpatient care	188
minimally invasive procedures	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	12

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sofia Simona Jakab, MD.

**Gender**
Male	87
Female	69

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	87
Black	23
Hispanic	35
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	61
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	69

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sofia Simona Jakab, MD in 2016

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	30
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	47
Dementia	15
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sofia Simona Jakab, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in New Haven, CT during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sofia Simona Jakab, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	99
hospital care	151
inpatient care	151

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sofia Simona Jakab, MD.

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	67

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	82
Black	21
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	50
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sofia Simona Jakab, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	66
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	47
Dementia	23
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sofia Simona Jakab, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in New Haven, CT during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sofia Simona Jakab, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	60
hospital care	131
inpatient care	131

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sofia Simona Jakab, MD.

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	42

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	57
Black	15
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	29
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sofia Simona Jakab, MD in 2018

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	62
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	48
Dementia	13
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sofia Simona Jakab, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in New Haven, CT during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sofia Simona Jakab, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	31
hospital care	111
inpatient care	111

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sofia Simona Jakab, MD.

**Gender**
Male	52
Female	42

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	57
Black	12
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	37
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sofia Simona Jakab, MD in 2019

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	67
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	47
Dementia	28
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sofia Simona Jakab, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in New Haven, CT during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sofia Simona Jakab, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	27
hospital care	137
inpatient care	137

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sofia Simona Jakab, MD.

**Gender**
Male	36
Female	28

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	39
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	31
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sofia Simona Jakab, MD in 2020

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	69
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	41
Dementia	20
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sofia Simona Jakab, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	54

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sofia Simona Jakab, MD.

**Gender**
Male	20
Female	22

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	28
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	21
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sofia Simona Jakab, MD in 2021

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sofia Simona Jakab, MD.

**Gender**
Male	12
Female	16

**Age**
From 65 to 74	11
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sofia Simona Jakab, MD in 2022

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	46
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sofia Simona Jakab, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Sofia Simona Jakab, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in New Haven, CT were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	124
gastrointestinal procedures	11
hospital care	200
inpatient care	200
minimally invasive procedures	11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	11

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sofia Simona Jakab, MD.

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	53

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	10
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	70
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	17
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	51
65 to 74	42

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sofia Simona Jakab, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sofia Simona Jakab, MD treated were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, diabetes and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	40
Atrial Fibrillation	5
Dementia	11
Cancer	3

Education & Training

Dr. Sofia Simona Jakab, MD graduated from Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara. She completed residency at Institute of Med Timisoara, Romania. She has a state license in Connecticut.

Medical School: Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara

Residency: Institute of Med Timisoara, Romania

Licensed In: Connecticut

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Sofia Simona Jakab, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Yale Medicine

Yale University

Yale New Haven Health

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Sofia Simona Jakab, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CorVel, Great-West Healthcare, WellCare, MultiPlan, Community Care Network (CCN), United Healthcare, Aetna, Oxford Health Plans, Medicare, Consumer Health Network, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Anthem, ConnectiCare, Focus Health Solutions, Prime Health, First Health, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), TRICARE - HEALTH NET FEDERAL, COMPWORKS, HEALTHCARE VALUE MANAGEMENT, MANAGED COMP, TRICARE/CHAMPUS, HUSKY and PREFERRED HEALTH WORKS.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Sofia Simona Jakab, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CorVel

Great-West Healthcare

WellCare

MultiPlan

Community Care Network (CCN)

United Healthcare

Aetna

Oxford Health Plans

Medicare

Consumer Health Network

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

Anthem

ConnectiCare

Focus Health Solutions

Prime Health

First Health

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

TRICARE - HEALTH NET FEDERAL

COMPWORKS

HEALTHCARE VALUE MANAGEMENT

MANAGED COMP

TRICARE/CHAMPUS

HUSKY

PREFERRED HEALTH WORKS

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Sofia Simona Jakab, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC	$597 $597
Gilead Sciences Inc	$198 $198
Genentech USA, Inc.	$101 Pegasys $101
Gilead Sciences, Inc.	$73 $73
Shire North American Group Inc	$19 PENTASA $19

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$547
Food and Beverage	$441

Research Payments

Dr. Sofia Simona Jakab, MD has received 1 research payments totaling $4,131.

Biography

Dr. Sofia Jakab works as an adult gastroenterology and adult transplant hepatology. She studied medicine at Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara. Dr. Jakab's clinical interests include obesity, gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders), and hepatitis C. She can accept Anthem, ConnectiCare, and Blue California, as well as other insurance carriers. She is professionally affiliated with Yale Medicine, Yale New Haven Health, and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Dr. Jakab welcomes new patients at her office inNew Haven, CT as reported by Yale New Haven Health.