Family Medicine & Internal Medicine
Jamie Kennedy is a highly skilled and compassionate Physician Assistant with a strong background in outpatient Internal medicine. She holds a Doctor of Medical Science, a Master of Physician Assistant Studies, and a Master of Public Health from Shenandoah University, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Immunology and Infectious Disease from Penn State University. In her past role at Virginia Medical Alliance, Jamie conducted comprehensive patient assessments, collaborated on treatment planning for diverse acute and chronic conditions, including diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular disease. Her approach emphasized patient education, lifestyle modification, and preventative care, all rooted in evidence-based practice.
Jamie’s clinical proficiency is further demonstrated by her extensive experience in family medicine, cardiology, OB/GYN, and internal medicine, where she cared for patients with complex comorbidities such as hypertension, diabetes, mental health disorders, and cardiovascular conditions. She is trained in key procedures including EKG interpretation, wound care, and pelvic exams, and her work is informed by a strong foundation in public health. Her global health experience — spanning public health fieldwork in South Africa and medical brigade leadership in Ghana and Nicaragua — highlights her commitment to culturally competent and equitable care. Jamie brings a comprehensive, interdisciplinary perspective to her medical practice, with a deep commitment to improving patient outcomes across varied settings.
Jamie is accepting new patients at Prima Medicine’s Merrifield and Tysons offices.
Whole-Person Internal Medicine and Family Medicine Care
Many patients come to Prima Medicine looking for a provider who takes the time to understand the full picture — not just a single symptom, but how their health, habits, family history, and daily life fit together. Jamie’s training across internal medicine, family medicine, cardiology, and OB/GYN allows her to care for adults at every stage of life and to recognize how conditions interact with one another.
Her care style emphasizes:
- Listening carefully and taking a complete health history
- Explaining diagnoses, lab results, and treatment options in plain language
- Building realistic, personalized care plans patients can actually follow
- Emphasizing lifestyle modification alongside medication when appropriate
- Coordinating seamlessly with specialists and the broader Prima Medicine care team
- Following up consistently so nothing falls through the cracks
Whether a patient needs an annual physical, help with a new symptom, or a long-term partner in managing a chronic condition, Jamie works to make every visit informative, respectful, and reassuring.
Chronic Disease Management: Diabetes, Hypertension, and Heart Health
A significant part of Jamie’s clinical experience centers on patients living with chronic conditions — often more than one at a time. At Virginia Medical Alliance and throughout her training, she cared for patients managing complex comorbidities and helped them achieve better control through a combination of evidence-based treatment, monitoring, and education.
Jamie has experience supporting patients with:
- Type 2 diabetes and prediabetes
- High blood pressure (hypertension)
- High cholesterol and lipid disorders
- Cardiovascular disease
- Coexisting mental health concerns such as anxiety and depression
- Weight management and metabolic health
- Medication management and follow-up
Her background in cardiology is a particular strength for patients with heart-related risk factors. She is trained in EKG interpretation and understands when a finding warrants reassurance, closer monitoring, or specialist referral — helping patients get the right level of care at the right time.
Women’s Health Experience Rooted in OB/GYN Training
Jamie’s OB/GYN experience makes her a strong choice for women who want their primary care provider to be comfortable and current with women’s health needs. She is trained in pelvic exams and routine well-woman care, and she approaches sensitive topics with the discretion and warmth patients deserve.
Areas where Jamie supports women’s health include:
- Well-woman visits and preventive screenings
- Pelvic exams and cervical cancer screening
- Contraception counseling
- Menstrual and hormonal concerns
- Preconception health and wellness guidance
- Menopause-related symptoms and support
For patients who prefer to address women’s health within their regular primary care relationship rather than coordinating separate visits, Jamie offers continuity and convenience in one place.
A Public Health Foundation That Shapes Everyday Care
Jamie’s Master of Public Health — combined with her undergraduate degree in Immunology and Infectious Disease from Penn State — gives her a perspective that most primary care patients rarely encounter: she thinks about prevention, screening, vaccination, and population-level risk as naturally as she thinks about treating the patient in front of her.
In practice, that means:
- A strong emphasis on preventive screenings and early detection
- Clear, science-based guidance on vaccinations and immunity
- Thoughtful evaluation of infections and infectious disease concerns
- Practical education on reducing long-term health risks
- Evidence-based recommendations patients can trust
Patients benefit from a provider who not only treats illness but actively works to prevent it.
Global Health Experience and Culturally Competent Care
Jamie’s commitment to equitable, culturally competent care was forged through real-world global health work — public health fieldwork in South Africa and leadership of medical brigades in Ghana and Nicaragua. Serving patients across languages, cultures, and resource settings taught her to communicate clearly, listen without assumptions, and adapt care to each patient’s circumstances.
Northern Virginia is one of the most diverse regions in the country, and patients at our Merrifield and Tysons offices come from every background. Jamie’s global perspective helps her connect with patients from all walks of life and make every person feel understood and respected.
Procedures and Clinical Skills
Jamie is trained in key outpatient procedures and diagnostic skills, including:
- EKG interpretation
- Wound care
- Pelvic exams
- Comprehensive physical assessments
- Point-of-care evaluation of acute concerns
Her procedural training, combined with her broad clinical background, means many concerns can be evaluated and addressed in a single visit — without unnecessary referrals or delays.
A Patient-Centered Provider for Merrifield and Tysons Families
Jamie Kennedy, PA brings advanced training, genuine compassion, and a public health mindset to Prima Medicine. Her care is ideal for patients looking for:
- A skilled Physician Assistant in the Merrifield or Tysons area
- Internal medicine and family medicine care for adults
- Experienced management of diabetes, hypertension, and heart health
- Women’s health care within a primary care relationship
- A provider with a strong preventive and public health focus
- Culturally competent care that respects every patient’s background
At Prima Medicine, Jamie supports our mission to provide accessible, high-quality, patient-focused healthcare for individuals and families throughout Northern Virginia.
Jamie is seeing patients at the Merrifield and Tysons offices. Contact us at (703) 870-3750 to make an appointment.
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Tysons, VA
Merrifield, VA
Fairfax, VA
