About me
Jessica Hawken, MD, is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in upper extremity surgery, including the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder. Her areas of special interest and expertise include:
- Hand and wrist arthritis
- Wrist arthroscopy
- Shoulder arthroscopy
- Peripheral nerve compression
- Fracture care
- Pediatric acute injuries (5+)
When working with patients, she focuses on providing care for the whole person and educating her patients so they can be active partners in decision making about their care.
She is the author of several book chapters and has been published in a number of peer-reviewed journals, including Journal of Hand Surgery. She has also presented at regional and national conferences. Dr. Hawken is a member of the Maryland Orthopaedic Association, American Society for Surgery of the Hand, and American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
When she’s not at work, Dr. Hawken enjoys running, cooking, and traveling.
Clinical areas of focus
- Wrist And Hand Joint And Ligament Dislocation And Sprain
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Acantholytic Disorders
- Acquired Absence Of Limb
- Acquired Finger Deformity
- Arthritis
- Arthropathy
- Benign Bone Tumor
- Benign Neoplasm Of Bone And Articular Cartilage
- Benign Neoplasm Of Skin
- Benign Tumor
- Bone Cancer
- Bone Density Disorder
- Bone Discontinuity
- Bone Disorders
- Bone Infection (OSTEOMYELITIS)
- Bone Tumor
- Bursopathy
- Cervical Fracture
- Congenital Malformations Of Limb
- Congenital Musculoskeletal Deformities
- Deforming Dorsopathies
- Dental Implant Failure
- Disorders Of Autonomic Nervous System
- Dorsalgia
- Elbow Joint And Ligament Dislocation And Sprain
- Enthesopathies
- Finger Joint Dislocation
- Finger Sprains
- Finger, Hand, And Wrist Open Wound
- Flexor Tendon Rupture
- Forearm And Elbow Joint Instability
- Forearm Fracture
- Forearm Muscle Strain
- Forearm Strain
- Forearm Tendon Injury
- Gout
- Hand And Wrist Fracture
- Hand Joint And Ligament Sprain
- Intervertebral Disc Disorders
- Joint Derangement
- Joint Disorder
- Joint Infection (SEPTIC ARTHRITIS)
- Limb Deformity
- Malignant Neoplasm Of Connective And Soft Tissue
- Muscle Calcification
- Muscle Calcification And Ossification
- Muscle Disorders
- Muscle Ossification
- Neck Muscle Strain
- Neck Nerve And Spinal Cord Injury
- Neoplasm Of Uncertain Behavior
- Orthopedic Aftercare
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis Of First Carpometacarpal Joint
- Osteonecrosis
- Osteotomy
- Pelvic Fracture
- Periprosthetic Fracture
- Polyosteoarthritis
- Postprocedural States
- Presence Of Functional Implants
- Prosthetic Joint Infection Of The Knee
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis Of The Feet
- Rheumatoid Arthritis With Rheumatoid Factor
- Shoulder And Upper Arm Muscle Strain
- Shoulder And Upper Arm Muscle, Fascia, And Tendon Injury
- Shoulder And Upper Arm Tendon Injury
- Spine Revision Surgery
- Spondylolisthesis
- Spondylopathies
- Spondylosis
- Synovium And Tendon Disorder
- Tendinitis
- Tendinous Disorders
- Tendonitis Of The Shoulder
- Thigh Fracture
- Thumb Synovitis
- Toe Dislocation
- Toe Joint Sprain
- Wrist And Hand Amputation
- Wrist And Hand Joint And Ligament Dislocation And Sprain
- Wrist And Hand Tendon Injury
- Wrist Joint Dislocation
- Wrist, Hand, And Finger Crushing Injury
Procedures I perform
- Arthrocentesis
- Arthroscopic Surgery
- Bone Marrow Aspiration
- Bone Repair
- Distal Phalangeal Fracture Treatment
- Distal Radius Fracture Fixation
- Excision Of Tendon Sheath Or Joint Capsule Lesion
- Excision Of Tumor Or Vascular Malformation
- Exercise Classes
- Expert Medical Testimony
- Extensor Tendon Grafting
- Extensor Tendon Sheath Incision
- Fasciectomy With Release Of Single Digit
- Finger Arthroscopy
- Fitness And Exercise Programs
- Ganglion Excision
- Incision And Removal Of Foreign Body
- Intercarpal Arthroplasty
- Joint Drainage
- Ligament Augmentation
- Median Nerve Decompression
- Metacarpal Fracture Treatment
- Mixed Methods Studies
- Nerve Block
- Nerve Graft
- Neuromuscular Testing
- Nutrition And Lactation Services
- Open Femoral Fracture Treatment
- Open Treatment Of Tibial Fracture
- Open Ulnar Fracture Treatment
- Orthopedic Bracing
- Orthopedic Physical Therapy
- Orthopedic Testing
- Orthosis
- Orthotic Device Fitting
- Osteotomy
- Percutaneous Kyphoplasty
- Phalangeal Shaft Fracture Treatment
- Phalanx Bone Excision
- Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy
- Posture Evaluation
- Practicum
- Prenatal Lactation Education
- Prosthetics
- Radial And Ulnar Shaft Fracture Fixation
- Randomized Controlled Trials
- Range Of Motion Exercises
- Range Of Motion Testing
- Rehabilitation
- Rehabilitative Technology
- Removal Of Implant
- Splinting
- Synovectomy Of Tendon Sheath
- Trigger Point Injection
Practice locations
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13950 Brandywine Rd
Ste 225
Brandywine, MD, 20613
12825 Minnieville Rd
Ste 203
Woodbridge, VA, 22192
Insurance
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List of insurance plans we accept
- Aetna
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield of Maryland
- Cigna Health Care
- Kaiser Permanente*
- MedStar Select (Administered by CareFirst)
- United HealthCare
- Aetna
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield of Maryland
- Healthspring
- Humana
- Medicare & Railroad Medicare
- United HealthCare
- Aetna Better Health of Maryland *
- Medical Assistance/Medicaid
- MedStar Family Choice MD
- Priority Partners *
- United HealthCare Community Health Plan MD
- Wellpoint MD
- AmeriHealth Caritas
- Health Services For Children With Special Needs (HSCSN)
- Medical Assistance/Medicaid
- MedStar Family Choice DC
- Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs *
- Johns Hopkins US Family Health Plan *
- MultiPlan
- Private Healthcare Systems
- Tricare/Humana Military
- VA Community Care Network (VACCN)
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery
Fellowship: University Health Center (2023)
Residency: MedStar Union Memorial Hospital at Baltimore (2022)
Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine (2017)