Jacob Quail, MD

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A General Surgery Practitioner

Dr. Jacob Quail performs a wide range of general and laparoscopic surgeries. He also offers endoscopies, colon cancer screenings, soft tissue surgeries, wound care, anorectal procedures and cancer surgeries.

He surgically treats:

  • Abdominal wall and inguinal hernias
  • Acute conditions
  • Anorectal disorders
  • Appendicitis
  • Gallbladder disease
  • Soft tissue lesions
  • Trauma

Dr. Quail serves in these roles:

  • Assistant professor of surgery at the University of South Dakota Medical School
  • Advanced trauma life support instructor
  • Stop the Bleed instructor
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Speaks: English

Specialties

Services

  • Colorectal Screenings

(605) 677-3700

Background Information

Education History

Residency:
Naval Medical Center San Diego, San Diego, CA (2010-2015)
Internship:
Naval Medical Center San Diego, San Diego, CA (2009-2010)
Medical School:
University of Minnesota Twin Cities, Minneapolis, MN (2005-2009)
Undergraduate School:
Augustana University, Sioux Falls, SD (2001-2005)

Certifications:
American Board of Surgery (2016)

Experience & Research

Professional Memberships:

  • American College of Surgeons (2017-Present)
  • American Medical Association (2005-Present)

 

Selected Research and Publications:

  • Visiting Scholar in Molecular and Experimental Therapeutics, University of California-San Diego Moore Cancer Center (2012-2013)
  • Author of multiple peer-reviewed articles, oral and poster presentations

 

Dr. Quail performed medical and surgical missionary work in Guatemala in 2003, 2004 and 2006.

My Idea of Care

I believe that taking care of each individual patient starts in the community. We are all part of a team and must be resilient. If we take care of the little things, big things will happen.

Personal Interests

Dr. Quail enjoys spending time with his wife and three children. He is a lifelong learner and enjoys reading, traveling, playing sports and training for triathlons.

Awards and Distinctions

Navy Commendation Medal (2015, 2020)
Navy Meritorious Service Medal (2018)
Navy Overseas Service Ribbon (2016, 2017)
AMA Physician's Recognition Award with Commendation in Continuing Medical Education (2016)
Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation (2008)
Alpha Omega Alpha Member (2008)
Gold Humanism Honor Society Member (2008)
Summa cum Laude, Augustana University (2005)

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