San Andreas, CA…Mark Twain Medical Center is pleased to announce that Jessica F. Guzman, MD, has joined its medical staff, bringing advanced training in general surgery, trauma, acute care surgery, endoscopy and surgical critical care to the Calaveras County community.

Dr. Guzman recently completed her General Surgery residency at UC Davis Health, where she trained in a high-acuity Level I Trauma Center. During her residency, she performed more than 200 endoscopies and participated in more than 400 trauma activations, gaining extensive experience caring for patients with complex surgical conditions and traumatic injuries.

In addition to her clinical training, Dr. Guzman is completing a Da Vinci Robotic Surgery Certificate, further expanding her expertise in minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgical techniques.

Dr. Guzman earned her Doctor of Medicine degree from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania in 2020. She previously earned a Bachelor of Arts in Biological Basis of Behavior from the University of Pennsylvania, graduating cum laude.

Her academic background includes research in trauma, acute care surgery and surgical critical care at both UC Davis Health and the University of Pennsylvania. She also conducted research in hematology at the University of Pennsylvania.

“I am honored to join the medical community in San Andreas and to have the opportunity to care for patients close to home,” said Dr. Guzman. “My surgical training has taught me the importance of combining technical excellence with compassion, communication and individualized care. I look forward to building relationships with patients and families throughout Calaveras County and helping provide high-quality surgical care to the community.”

Dr. Guzman’s experience in trauma and acute care surgery complements Mark Twain Medical Center’s commitment to providing comprehensive medical services close to home. Mark Twain Medical Center offers general surgery services, including minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgical procedures.