Accepting New Patients
UnityPoint Provider
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Hospital Affiliations:
- St. Luke's Hospital
- Gender: Female
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Languages Spoken:
- English
About Jessica Thomas, PA-C
Medical Education
- Des Moines University of Osteopathic Medicine: PA-C
- St. Ambrose University
Undergraduate Education
Board Certifications
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Physician Assistant
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
- Family Medicine
Biography
Professional Statement: I believe strongly in listening to my patients and involving them in their own healthcare. I practice by discussing options with patients and allowing them to be a part of the decision-making process. When patients are involved in their own healthcare, we see happier and healthier patients.
Why did you become a provider? I became a PA to be the provider I needed while growing up. I want my patients to feel comfortable bringing up any concerns and to always trust that I care about their wellbeing.
Describe your average patient: The beauty of family medicine is there is no average patient. I see patients from birth through end-of-life. Each day and each patient are different.
What would your patients say about you? Patients have always told me I have a way of making them feel at ease. My patients feel comfortable bringing up any concerns - even topics they may have avoided in the past.
What is the most important thing patients should know about you? I take pride in making my patients feel comfortable and heard. We may not always be able to solve every problem in a single visit, but they should feel understood and know I will work hard to help them reach their health goals.
What is the ideal provider/patient relationship: Open, collaborative and trusting.
What is your medical philosophy? I believe in improving patients' overall quality of life. This could include using medications and therapies, as well as making lifestyle modifications. All of these are important parts in a patient's overall wellbeing.
What do you like to do in your free time? In my free time you will usually find me reading, crafting/painting and spending time with my dog. I foster dogs for local shelters and work hard to get them healthy and happy so we can find them a loving, new home.
Do you have any ties to the region? I grew up in Marion and graduated from Marion High School. After leaving the area for 10 years, I found myself ready to come back to where it all began.
Procedures: Skin biopsies, joint injections, incision and drainage procedures, laceration repairs, general wound care.
Preventive medicine, pediatrics, mental health
