Jessica Clark, PA-C

  • Position: Physician Assistant to Dr. Timothy Petsche

About Jessica

Jessica is a licensed, board-certified physician assistant (PA) who works alongside Dr. Petsche in the treatment and prevention of sports medicine conditions and injuries. Jessica joined Fox Valley Orthopedics in 2006 after spending several years as a sports medicine PA at the University of Iowa. In that role, she had the opportunity to treat athletes of all levels, including many who went on to play professionally. She treats all orthopedic injuries, focusing on knee, shoulder, and hip.

As a PA, Jessica evaluates and treats patients independently, and assists Dr. Petsche in surgery. She treats a variety of injuries/conditions, including rotator cuff and meniscus repairs, fractures, sprains, strains, dislocations, and arthritis, in addition to ordering and interpreting X-rays/MRI results.

Jessica works closely with athletes of all ages to help them meet and exceed their goals. This is accomplished through the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of emergent, acute or chronic injuries and medical conditions. She uses a variety of nonsurgical treatment methods, including occupational/physical therapy and regenerative orthopedic ultrasound-guided injections -- cortisone, platelet-rich plasma, and adipose-derived stem cell therapies.

As an athlete and avid outdoorswoman, Jessica enjoys running, and taking her husband and two kids on mountain biking, hiking, and kayaking adventures.

Affiliations Elgin Lin Lor Office, Geneva North Office, Geneva South Office
Education
  • College
  • Bachelor of Science University of Northern Iowa
  • Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science

Physician assistants are versatile clinicians in our practice. They can perform physical examinations, diagnose and treat orthopedic injuries, order and interpret lab tests, perform minor procedures, assist in surgery, and provide patient education. They extend the ability of our surgeons to care for our patients. PA-C is an acronym for Physician Assistant – Certified, meaning they have their own medical licenses and have passed the Physician Assistant National Certifying exam, among other requirements, before receiving the medical license designation “PA-C”.

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Feb-2025

Excellent and thorough. She went out of her way to explain the situation and possible plans of action. The information she provided was detailed and very helpful. She helped me make very informed decisions on my next steps and course of action. Excellent care!
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Jan-2025

Jessica Clark is simply the best. (NOT second-best!) She's is helpful, intelligent, knowledgeable and kind. She takes as much time as is needed. One always leaves her with a full understanding of the situation and the plan going forward. Jessica Clark is ALWAYS my first choice whenever I need an ortho consult.
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Dec-2024

To sum up, Jessica…she is AWESOME. So knowledgeable and very articulate with the perfect amount of assertiveness and understanding that makes you feel that you’re in good hands. Appreciate you, Jessica!
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Oct-2024

Jessica’s relaxed style put me at ease to discuss my pain. She listened intently to my concerns, reflected by her thoughtful follow-up questions. She also made excellent recommendations to deal with a related health issue. I appreciate her caring personality and professionalism.
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Jun-2024

Jessica was great! Very detailed and discussed my issue in depth. She made me feel comfortable and I never felt rushed. I knew exactly the next steps in moving forward with my pain. I would high recommend her.
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May-2024

I met with Jessica for my 10 day post op appointment for a meniscus root tear repair. She is extremely kind, knowledgeable and a good listener. She also provided encouragement to keep on the path to recovery. Thank you, Jessica!
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May-2024

Jessica is the best! She took time to make sure I knew all of my options and the pros and cons of each option. She spent so much time talking with me and making sure I was comfortable with my decision and I never felt like she was in a hurry to get to her next patient. Thanks for putting my mind at ease, Jessica, and thank you for always being so patient and positive during my appointments. I left today confident with my decision and feeling hopeful with the next steps toward treating my knee.
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Mar-2024

Jessica was amazing! She made my daughter feel extremely comfortable and was very thorough, professional and knowledgeable. If we needed to come back to Fox Valley in the future, I would love to have Jessica treat us again.
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Dec-2023

We met with Jessica because my daughter, who does gymnastics and basketball, was having pain in her knee. Jessica asked appropriate, probing questions. She performed a thorough exam. She talked with my daughter about her injury, her pain, her ability. She is intelligent and relatable. I was impressed with her all around, left feeling that our needs were addressed, and would recommend her in a second.
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rater8 Verified Patient

Nov-2023

Jessica was very informative and thorough. She spent a lot of time explaining everything to me all my options. She was very patient did not rush through and was very professional. I would highly recommend her to anyone I know with knee discomfort.
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