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
- 12
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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)