Jacob Rahul Rajiv Joseph, MD
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Dr. Jacob R. Joseph is a neurosurgeon specializing in the treatment and management of traumatic brain and spine injuries. He grew up in Plano, Texas and attended the University of Texas at Austin, where he graduated with Highest Honors. He then earned his Doctor of Medicine from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. He went on to complete a seven-year residency in Neurological Surgery at the University of Michigan. Dr. Joseph then accepted an additional fellowship in Neurotrauma and Complex Spine Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh under the tutelage of Dr. David Okonkwo and Dr. Adam Kanter.
Dr. Joseph’s clinical interests are in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of traumatic brain injury (TBI), concussion, and spinal cord injury. He is also dedicated to the treatment of patients with spinal disorders requiring complex spinal reconstructive surgery or minimally invasive spinal surgery. His research focuses on understanding the biomechanics of traumatic brain injury in sports, diagnosing concussion using novel biomarkers and imaging techniques, and developing new therapeutics for victims of TBI and spinal cord injury. Dr. Joseph serves as an Unaffiliated Neurotrauma Consultant for the National Football League and is committed to the prevention of brain and spine injuries in athletes.
Dr. Joseph has extensively published in peer-reviewed journals and has written multiple books chapters on spinal disorders as well as TBI. He is an active member of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, American Association of Neurological Surgeons, AANS/CNS Section on Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves, and AANS/CNS Section on Neurotrauma and Critical Care. At the University of Michigan, he is a member of the UM Concussion Center, UM Injury Prevention Center, and UM Center for Integrative Research in Critical Care (MCIRCC).
Areas of Practice
Traumatic brain injury, concussion, spinal cord injury, spine trauma, degenerative spinal disorders, and spinal deformity/scoliosis.
Expertise
Locations
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Neurosurgery Clinic | Taubman Center 1500 E Medical Center Dr
Floor 2 Reception G
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5338Get Directions
Insurance Accepted
University of Michigan Health participates with most health insurance plans.
Education & Training
Medical School or Training
Residency
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Board Certifications
Research Overview
Neurotrauma, traumatic brain injury (TBI), spinal cord injury, spine trauma, degenerative spinal disorders, and spinal deformity
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Patient Comments
February 17, 2026 - "Dr. Joseph gave my wife and me a through explanation of the problem and his opinion of needed treatment. He also is consulting other surgeons to make sure he is correct. This is demonstration that he is thorough before doing surgery."
February 13, 2026 - "Dr. Joseph displayed superb expertise along with caring and compassion. He spent time to explain things in detail and listened to my concerns and questions. He is genuinely patient focused."
January 28, 2026 - "Dr Joseph is the best"
January 19, 2026 - "Dr. Joseph is excellent and I recommend him without any reservations."
January 7, 2026 - "Dr. Joseph put me at ease. He explained the issues and my options completely. He presented as highly competent, caring and compassionate. I arrived very anxious and nervous yet left confident in my path forward."
January 7, 2026 - "My experience with Dr. Joseph was scary, as I had a [...]. That's huge but I was well informed about what to expect as well as the extensive recovery. I'm coming along quite well now and glad to have it behind me. Thank you, Dr. Joseph!"
December 15, 2025 - "Dr. Joseph was great. He listens and explains everything clearly. He came in prepared and took time to review [...] changes over years and explained his surgery recommendation."
December 5, 2025 - "I feel very fortunate to have Dr Joseph as my care provider."
December 1, 2025 - "Dr Joseph is excellent"
November 26, 2025 - "Doctor Joseph gave me the best explanations I have ever received in any facility I have ever been in.He is a credit to yyour facility and the Medical profession."
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