Jessica Sorensen, MPAS, PA-C is a licensed and board-certified dermatology physician assistant. She graduated from Colorado State University with undergraduate degrees in both biology and psychology and a minor in neurobiology. She then earned her Masters of Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Colorado Child Health Associates program in 2008. She then began working at the University of Colorado in the division of Plastic Surgery as an instructor of surgery. There, she specialized in breast reconstruction (as a surgical first assistant), excision of moles, lipomas, and cysts. Jessica also performed cosmetic procedures including scar revisions, laser skin rejuvenation, dermal fillers, and BOTOX® injections.
Jessica began working in dermatology when she moved to California with her husband in 2011. She realized her passion and talent was evaluating and treating all aspects of the skin. There, she specialized in the treatment of non-melanoma and melanoma skin cancers.
After Jessica’s husband completed his Navy commitment, they both returned to their home state of Colorado and welcomed their son, Skyler, in February 2014.
Jessica is dedicated to both medical and cosmetic dermatology, providing full spectrum dermatology services at Alta Vista Dermatology. These include surgical procedures like biopsies, excisions of skin cancers, cysts, and lipomas. Non-surgical services include comprehensive skin exams and evaluation, and treatment of common skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis, acne, rosacea, and warts. Finally, Jessica performs cosmetic procedures including injectables like BOTOX® and Juvéderm, as well as laser skin rejuvenation.
Jessica is an active member of the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants, the Colorado Society of Dermatology Professionals, and the American Academy of Physician Assistants. She is board certified through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
In her free time, Jessica enjoys running, snowboarding, hiking, traveling, and spending time with her family.