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Jacob Turnquist
Board-Certified Allergist/Immunologist
Allergy Respiratory and immune system conditionsAtopic dermatitisDrug allergiesAnaphylaxisPediatrics
About Jacob Turnquist
Jacob Turnquist, MD, is an Allergist/Immunologist with Allergy Partners in Fayetteville and Pinehurst, North Carolina. He has more than 20 years of experience as an Army physician and has served in allergy and immunology roles, including Chief of the Allergy & Immunology Service at Womack Army Medical Center. He was educated at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and completed training in Allergy/Immunology and Pediatrics at Walter Reed Army Medical Center.
Professional Experience
- Allergy Partners PLLC | Allergist / Immunologist | Oct 2023–Present · 2 yrs 11 mos
- US Army | Medical Doctor | Jun 2023
- US Army | Chief, Department of Medicine | Jun 2022–Jun 2023 · 1 yr 1 mo
- US Army | Medical Director | Jan 2013–Sep 2022 · 9 yrs 9 mos
- US Army | Chief, Department of Specialty Care | Nov 2017–Jun 2022 · 4 yrs 8 mos
- US Army | Chief, Allergy & Immunology Service | Aug 2011–Nov 2017 · 6 yrs 4 mos
- US Army | Fellowship, Allergy & Immunology | Jun 2009–Jul 2011 · 2 yrs 2 mos
- US Army | Brigade Surgeon | Jul 2006–Jun 2009 · 3 yrs
- US Army | Resident Physician, Pediatrics | Jun 2003–Jun 2006 · 3 yrs 1 mo
Education
- Doctor of Medicine - MD, Medicine | University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine | Aug 1999–May 2003
- Bachelor of Science - BS, Biology | Wheaton College
Highlights
- Served as Chief of the Allergy & Immunology Service at Womack Army Medical Center for more than six years
- Continued serving as a staff Allergist/Immunologist while serving as Chief of the Department of Specialty Care
- Continued serving as a staff Allergist/Immunologist while serving as Chief of the Department of Medicine
- Completed an Allergy & Immunology fellowship with the National Capital Consortium
- Served as an Army physician for more than 20 years
- Served in leadership positions in hospital and combat settings
Certifications
- Medical license | North Carolina Medical Board | Issued Dec 2022
- Medical License | Virginia Board of Medicine | Issued Sep 2005
Awards & Recognition
- Army ROTC Distinguished Graduate
- Summa cum laude
- Scholastic Honor Society
