Cherian Jacob, MD

Dr. Cherian Jacob serves as the Interim Program Director of the Internal Medicine Residency Program at HCA Lawnwood Hospital. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine, and Critical Care Medicine, bringing over a decade of clinical expertise to his role. Since the program’s inception, he has served as core faculty, previously holding the position of Associate Program Director before stepping into his current leadership role. His commitment to medical education extends beyond residency training, with experience in standardized test development, tutoring, and teaching medical students and residents.

Since joining HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital in 2021 as part of the Intensive Care Consortium (ICC), Dr. Jacob has served as ICU Director for ICC and contributed to multiple hospital committees, including the Critical Care Council, Quality Council, and the Credentialing/Re-Credentialing Committee. He looks forward to continuing to advance the residency program and further strengthening his leadership within the hospital community.