Jennifer Hook Varella Barca, PA-C
My specialties:
- Plastic surgery
Professional interests:
- Breast surgery
- Botox/Dysport
- Filler
What is your practice philosophy? I have a passion for helping patients become the best version of themselves. I practice a patient-centered approach to make each person look and feel their best. I believe plastic surgery can help transform a patient's lives.
Why did you become a provider? When did you know this was the career for you? In 4th grade I underwent a tonsillectomy. During my meeting with my anesthesiologist, I was inspired by him to help people the way he helped me. He was kind, caring and explained what was going to happen to me during a time in my life when I was afraid in a way that I could understand.
My personal health goal is: To win another Brazilian jiu-jitsu World Championship
What is the best thing you’ve done for your health or the best health advice you’ve received? The best thing I have ever done for my health was practicing a plant based diet.
What are you most proud of? The greatest accomplishment of my life was becoming a mother.
What are a few of your personal achievements? Competing in powerlifting and bodybuilding shows, marathon races and Brazilian jiu-jitsu championships.
Credentials
- PA-C
Specialties
- Plastic surgery
Personal interests
- Being a mom
- Brazilian jiu-jitsu
- Weight training
Years of experience
- 13
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Major health plans we participate in
- Allina Health | Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
- HealthPartners
- Medica
- PreferredOne
- SelectCare/LaborCare
- UCare
- UnitedHealthcare
Other health plans we participate in
- Medicaid/Medicare
- Aetna
- America's PPO
- First Health/Coventry
- CIGNA
- Humana
- Hennepin Health (formerly Metropolitan Health Plan)
- PrimeWest
- South Country Health Alliance
- United Behavioral Health
- Wisconsin Physician Services (WPS)
Explained the process very clearly, answered all questions and was very pleasant
Very helpful and informative. Made me feel comfortable even though it's a personal subject
Jen is such a caring person. She explains everything so well. I cannot say enough about how well she has taken care of me this last year!
Jennifer has a wonderful personality and took the time to explain everything that could be done and the procedures involved.
Efficiency
Jen is the best! She is so down to earth and easy to talk with. I look forward to all my visits with her and know that I am in great hands.
She's the best
She's the best
Jen Hook is absolutely fabulous!
Visit was great. Dr. great and very informative