Dr. Laurence A. Jacobs is a Mayo Clinic fellowship-trained Reproductive Endocrinologist and Infertility Specialist (REI) in clinical practice in the Chicago area for over 45 years. With a commitment to providing compassionate, personalized care, Dr. Jacobs has helped thousands of infertile couples and individuals build their families through holistic and advanced fertility treatments. At CCRM Naperville/Charles E. Miller, MD & Associates, Dr. Jacobs performs new and existing Patient Consultations for general female infertility, male infertility, PCOS and IVF.
Dr. Jacobs earned his medical degree (M.D.) from Northwestern University where he later completed his 4-year residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Jacobs is board certified in OB/Gyn and practiced as a general OB/Gyn for 7 years. Then he further specialized in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI), successfully completing his fellowship training at the prestigious Mayo Clinic. Over the course of his distinguished career, Dr. Jacobs has held academic and clinical leadership roles, authored many peer-reviewed publications, and presented at national conferences on infertility treatment innovations.
After completing his REI Fellowship at the Mayo Clinic, Dr. Jacobs initially joined Dr. Charles E. Miller as a Partner, practicing Infertility and IVF for 7 years together until 1995. Subsequently, he became a Partner at Fertility Centers of IL for well over 20 years until his mandatory retirement. He has now re-joined his friend and colleague, Dr. Charles E. Miller, bringing his wealth of knowledge and clinical ability to CCRM- Naperville. Dr. Jacobs is honored to be a part of the highly acclaimed CCRM (Colorado Center for Reproductive Medicine) network. For many decades, CCRM, a leader in exceptional cutting-edge fertility care, genetics and research, has continuously produced some of the highest IVF live birth rates in the U.S.
Nationally recognized for his patient-centered approach, Dr. Jacobs focuses on understanding each patient’s unique fertility challenges. His deep expertise in diagnostics, IVF and personalized care plans makes him highly sought-after for New Patient Consultations. He is particularly passionate about helping patients with unexplained infertility, ovulation disorders, recurrent pregnancy loss, PCOS, elective Egg vitrification (Cryopreservation), and does comprehensive consultations for those seeking second opinions, especially for failed IVF.
“As your doctor, I am committed to compassionate and respectful care. The measure of an excellent ‘fertility specialist’ should not be based solely on pregnancy rates, but also on how patients feel about the care they receive. Most of my patients are referred to me by ‘word of mouth’ from physicians and patients, as well as internet reviews. I get tremendous satisfaction from what I do, and what I do every day makes a difference in people’s lives. I take that responsibility very seriously.”
AWARDS & HONORS
Dr. Jacobs has received many awards for his contributions to reproductive medicine. He has been repeatedly honored by distinguished recognition as a Top Infertility Doctor by Castle Connolly publications, AMERICA’S TOP DOCTORS (top 1% of Infertility MDs Nationwide) for over 20 consecutive years. CHICAGO Magazine has repeatedly selected Dr. Jacobs as a ‘Top Doctor Chicago Area’ for Infertility. He is a Five-Star Physician on Healthgrades. Dr. Jacobs is well-known for his kindness, empathy, quick wit, and sense of humor which puts his patients at ease. He “listens and spends time” and accordingly has often been honored with Vitals.com’s Compassionate Doctor Award, recognizing exceptional care and grace based on patient reviews.
He is also actively involved in professional organizations such as the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) and is a Fellow, American College Obstetrics & Gynecology.
When not practicing medicine, Dr. Jacobs enjoys spending time with his wife, Diana, doing boating, gardening, Netflix, and riding their Vespas together in the countryside. They also love traveling and visiting their adult children and grandchildren.