Reisinger, Jessica
Jessica Reisinger, MD
Hometown:
Wasilla, Alaska
Undergraduate School:
University of Alaska Anchorage
Medical School:
University of Washington School of Medicine
Bio:
I grew up in Alaska, where the strength of community shaped my desire to give back. I’m committed to returning to Alaska to work with underserved populations and help improve access to care. I’m also a strong advocate for survivors of sexual assault, and that advocacy plays a central role in my work. Supporting survivors and promoting equity are values that guide me both personally and professionally, and I’m driven by the hope of making a meaningful impact in the communities that mean the most to me.
Personal Interests:
Outside of medicine I love reading, journaling, musical theater, and creating art however I can. I am also a country line dancer!
Clinical Interests:
Pediatric surgery, rural surgery, trauma surgery, surgical education.
Professional Activities:
Alpha Omega Alpha
Gold Humanism Honor Society
American Medical Women’s Association
American College of Surgeons
Why UW?
I chose UW because I was fortunate to train here during medical school. UW has a strong commitment to underserved populations and expanding access to care, which deeply aligns with my own values. I also saw firsthand the supportive, collaborative relationships among residents, which made it clear that UW fosters not just strong physicians, but a strong community. It felt like a place where I could grow—both personally and professionally—while contributing meaningfully to the populations I care most about.
What advice do you have for incoming interns?
I am the incoming intern! I need the advice!
What do you like best about living in Seattle?
I love the variety of Seattle! There is always something going on or something to see no matter who you are or what your hobbies are.
Publications:
Garner, M., Barber, R. G., Cussins, J., Hall, D., Reisinger, J., & Stecyk, J. A. W. (2022). Does the ventricle limit cardiac contraction rate in the anoxic turtle (Trachemys scripta)? II. in vivo and in vitro assessment of the prevalence of cardiac arrhythmia and atrioventricular block. Current Research in Physiology, 5, 292–301. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.crphys.2022.07.002
Yerramilli, V. S., Ross, A. H., Reisinger, J., Plante, K., Scarlata, S. F., & Gericke, A. (2020). IQGAP1 scaffolding connects EGFR and phosphoinositide signaling to cytoskeletal reorganization. Biophysical Journal, 118(3). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bpj.2019.11.1441
Yerramilli, V. S., Reisinger, J. L., Hemmerlin, R. M., Lindberg, S. K., Plante, K., Ross, A. H., Scarlata, S., & Gericke, A. (2023). IQGAP1 Enhances EGFR Signaling by Promoting Oligomerization and Preventing Degradation. https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-3620514/v1
Yerramilli, V. S., Lin, G., Reisinger, J. L., Hemmerlin, R. M., Lindberg, S. K., Plante, K., Ross, A. H., Gericke, A., & Scarlata, S. (2024). The scaffolding protein IQGAP1 enhances EGFR signaling by promoting oligomerization and preventing degradation. Journal of Biological Chemistry, 300(11), 107844. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbc.2024.107844