Jessica Ortega is a board-certified physician assistant with experience in pain management and orthopedics. Jessica joined Dr. Boyd’s team in January 2020. Prior to working in orthopedics, she worked in pain management for about three years. However, orthopedics was always her passion.

Jessica is a Northern Virginia native and studied biology at GMU as an undergrad. She later became an EMT and worked in the Alexandria ER, and she volunteered at a fire station. She went to NSU in Orlando for PA school and moved back to the area for work after graduating in 2016.

Some of her hobbies include watching live shows or live music and various outdoor activities. She also enjoys spending time with her two small dogs.