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Jessica Wertz, DO

Jessica Wertz, DO

Jessica Wertz, DO

Jessica Wertz, DO

Specialty
Sports Medicine, Family Medicine
Years of Experience
16
Clinical Interests
Concussion, Sports Injuries
Gender
Female
Locations

8100 Innovation Park Dr
110
Fairfax, VA 22031-4870

Phone
Fax
703-970-6465

1005 North Glebe Rd
160
Arlington, VA 22201-5931

Phone
Fax
571-414-6941

About Jessica Wertz, DO

Dr. Wertz is a specialty care physician board certified in family and sports medicine. She has special interests in prevention and management of all types of sports injuries as well as concussion, osteopathic manipulation, and musculoskeletal ultrasound.

Previously Dr. Wertz has served as a team physician for Ohio State, McDaniel College and Mount Saint Mary's.

Dr. Wertz became interested in sports medicine because of her background as a Division 1 collegiate gymnast. Her goal is to provide individualized care to her patients so they can recover quickly and return to the activities they enjoy.

A native of Ohio, Dr. Wertz currently resides in central Maryland with her husband Dr. Tag, daughter Taylor, son Teague and dog Cabo. In her spare time, she enjoys running and staying active as well as spending time with her family.

Blog Posts

Have a Sports Injury? Find Out When to See a Doctor. May 2019.

Podcasts

SportsTalk570: The following 3-part podcast series features Dr. Jessica Wertz and Dr. Melissa Womble discussing how a concussion occurs and the evaluation, treatment and key components to recovery.

Health Tips

Always Take Time Out for Yourself | Health Tip by Dr. Jessica Wertz, DO

Publications

Acute Management of Concussion: The Role of Regulation versus Rest. Summer 2016

Medical School
Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residencies
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Training Specialty: Family Medicine
7/1/2008 - 6/30/2011
Fellowships
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Training Specialty: Sports Medicine
7/1/2011 - 7/30/2012
Hospital Affiliations

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