Get to Know Dr. Joe Jacko
Redefining Aging Through Exercise, Nutrition, and Hormonal Health
Dr. Joe Jacko is a board-certified physician in both internal and sports medicine with over three decades of experience helping patients achieve optimal health and vitality. He specializes in guiding individuals toward better aging by focusing on foundational pillars: movement, nutrition, and hormone optimization.
A native of Ohio, Dr. Jacko returned to his roots in 2012 after practicing in Texas and South Carolina. Today, he serves patients at Grandview Primary Care in Columbus, Ohio.
Experience & Philosophy
Dr. Jacko has dedicated much of his career to primary care sports medicine, including serving the Dallas Independent School District and volunteering at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. His clinical focus blends evidence-based medicine with practical, proactive strategies to enhance quality of life and slow the aging process.
He is also a published medical author, contributing chapters to the Hughston Orthopaedic Clinic: Sports Medicine Book, and is a sought-after speaker on topics including hormonal health, aging, exercise, and nutrition.
Credentials & Medical Training
Dr. Jacko earned his BA in Biology from Wittenberg University and his Medical Degree from The Ohio State University College of Medicine in 1986. He completed his Internal Medicine Residency at Mount Carmel Medical Center in 1989, followed by a Sports Medicine Fellowship at the Hughston Orthopaedic Clinic in 1990—a pioneer institution in the field of sports medicine.
Throughout his career, Dr. Jacko has trained and practiced at elite medical centers including:
The Hughston Clinic
Cooper Clinic and Aerobics Center
Texas Orthopaedic Associates
Steadman Hawkins Clinic of the Carolinas
Cenegenics Medical Institute
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