Jessica Kernodle, PA-C

Jessica Kernodle, PA-C, is an Aesthetic Injector at Synergy Face + Body by Travis Shaw, MD. Her credentials include board certification as a physician assistant, a B.S. in Health Sciences and Biology from James Madison University (2008) and an M.S. in Physician Assistant Studies from Shenandoah University (2010). Across more than 12 years as a PA, her work has covered emergency medicine, women's health and aesthetics, and she has been injecting since 2017. Advanced neurotoxin and dermal filler techniques make up much of her injection training, and she stays current through conferences and hands-on cadaver anatomy courses on injecting. Relationships with patients come first for her, and she works to help them feel comfortable discussing their concerns. Her memberships include the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the Virginia Academy of Physician Assistants. According to the practice, peers voted her a Richmond Magazine Top Docs honoree in the physician assistant category, and Our Health Magazine recognized her with its Best Bedside Manner award.