Max Jacobson | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 3, 1900 |
| Died | December 1, 1979 (aged 79) New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Resting place | Mount Hebron Cemetery |
| Other names | Dr. Feelgood |
| Citizenship | German American |
| Alma mater | Friedrich Wilhelm University of Berlin (MD) |
| Occupation | Physician |
| Known for | Treating celebrity clients |
| Spouse |
Nina Hagen
(m. 1946; died 1964) |
| Children | 1 |
Max Jacobson (July 3, 1900 – December 1, 1979) was a German and American physician and medical researcher who treated numerous high-profile patients in the United States, including President John F. Kennedy. Jacobson came to be known as "Miracle Max" and "Dr. Feelgood" because he administered highly addictive "vitamin shots" laced with various substances that included amphetamine and methamphetamine.
Largely unknown to the public until his methods were exposed by The New York Times in 1972, Jacobson was charged with unprofessional conduct and fraud in 1973. He eventually lost his medical license in 1975. Jacobson died in December 1979, without regaining his license.