Jessica B Hawken, MD

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.