Jessica Wageman, PA-C
Physician Assistant
My specialties:
- Cardiovascular disease
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Professional interests:
- Structural Heart/Interventional Cardiology
- Lifestyle Medicine
- Preventative Medicine
- Women's Health
- Health Coaching
Practice philosophy: Connection is the currency of Wellness
What are you passionate about and why? Using fitness and lifestyle as a means to prevent disease.
If you weren't a health care provider, what would you be? Travel blogger or personal trainer
Why did you become a provider? When did you know this was the career for you?After shadowing with a PA during my internship at the Mayo Clinic for my undergraduate degree, I knew I wanted to practice medicine as a way to apply my passion for health and wellness.
What is something you have learned from your patients? My patients have taught me that listening is the most important skill to master when caring for others.
What is one of the challenges of this career you enjoy? And why? Keeping up to date on evidence based practices and continuing medical education throughout my career.
What is your personal health goal? Continue to increase my strength and fitness as I age.
What is the best thing you've done for your health or the best health advice you've received? You can't pour from an empty cup. Take care of yourself first.
What are you most proud of? Being a mother to my daughter.
What are a few of your personal achievements? Played collegiate softball and rugby.
Credentials
- PA-C
Board-certified specialties
- Cardiovascular disease
Personal interests
- Cooking
- Health and fitness
- Hiking
- Travel
Educational institutions
- Des Moines University
Memberships
- American College of Cardiology (ACC)
- American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM)
- American Heart Association (AHA)
Current licenses and certifications
- American College of Lifestyle Medicine
- National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Years of experience
- 15
Hospital affiliations
- United Hospital
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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)