Jessica A. Updyke

Overview

Jessica Updyke, PA-C, is a certified physician assistant specializing in general surgery. She assists in a wide variety of surgical procedures, including gallbladder removal, minimally invasive hernia repair and treatment for breast cysts and dense breasts.|She also evaluates and provides education to women in the High-Risk Breast Clinic with a family history of breast cancer.|Ms. Updyke believes in the importance of helping the people she treats feel supported and taken care of. She focuses on educating those she cares for on what to expect before and after their procedures.|Ms. Updyke is an active member of the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.|In her free time, Ms. Updyke loves to travel, stay active, exercise and read. She enjoys watching college football, especially her beloved Penn State Nittany Lions.

Her clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease.

Specialties

Physician Assistant

Licenses

Physician Assistant in PA

Hospital Affiliations

Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital
Mount Nittany Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Capital Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Geisinger
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Partners Plans
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Moda Health
  • EPO
  • PPO
PA Health and Wellness
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Geisinger Healthplex State College - General Surgery
132 Abigail Lane, Port Matilda, PA 16870

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MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Jessica A. Updyke, PA is classified as an Experienced expert for Gallbladder Disease, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

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While Jessica A. Updyke, PA is a Physician Assistant, they have specific expertise in Gallbladder Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Physician Assistant.

Does Jessica A. Updyke, PA accept my insurance?

Jessica A. Updyke, PA accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 800-230-4565 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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