American College of Osteopathic Surgeons Inducts Karen J. Jacobs, D.O. as Fellow

The American College of Osteopathic Surgeons (ACOS) recently inducted Karen J. Jacobs, D.O., a board certified urologic osteopathic surgeon from Marion, IN as a Fellow (FACOS). The designation of Fellow of the ACOS is conferred upon members in recognition of their board certification and voluntary activities and service to advance osteopathic medicine and surgery. Those who earn the FACOS designation have demonstrated their commitment to the practice of surgery; surgical teaching; participation in local, state, and national osteopathic organizations; and adherence to the professional and ethical standards established by the ACOS and the American Osteopathic Association.

After earning her osteopathic medical degree from the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kirksville, MO, Dr. Jacobs completed her internship and residency at Deaconess Hospital in Des Peres, MO. Currently, Dr. Jacobs practices Urology at Marion Health. She has been at Marion Health for 18 years.

In addition to her involvement with the ACOS, Dr. Jacobs is a member of the American Osteopathic Association and the Indiana Osteopathic Association.

Dr. Jacobs resides in Marion with her husband, John Toennies. She has two children Nancy Meredith Pletz of Houston, TX and Nicholas Meredith of Fairmount, IN. She also has 5 grandchildren, Kai, Phoenix, Brooklyn, Irie and Savannah. In her spare time, Dr. Jacobs enjoys photography.

The ACOS is the primary advocate for the osteopathic surgical profession, representing more than 3,300 surgeons and surgical residents nationwide.