Jessica M. Calandra, DO, specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation, with a focus on brain injury and stroke rehabilitation. She earned her medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, completed her residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in 2020, and undertook a subsequent brain injury fellowship at Penn. A Clinical Assistant Professor, Dr. Calandra contributes to resident education through teaching and in-house lectures. Her experience includes serving as an attending physician in inpatient stroke rehabilitation, where she received a team-nominated staff accolade in January 2025. She is a member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the Association of Academic Physiatrists. Dr. Calandra’s patient-centered approach emphasizes attentive listening, understanding individual goals, and helping patients identify achievable rehabilitation objectives after life-changing conditions.
I am Jessica M. Calandra, DO, a physician specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation, with a clinical focus on brain injury and stroke rehabilitation. I earned my Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, completed my residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in 2020, and subsequently pursued a brain injury fellowship at Penn. As a Clinical Assistant Professor, I also teach residents and provide in-house lectures in my specialty.
My approach to care begins with listening. I strive to understand each patient’s goals and the challenges they face following a life-changing injury or stroke. Working together, we identify what we can influence, acknowledge what may be beyond our control, and determine what we can realistically work toward. Helping patients navigate that process is central to my work in rehabilitation medicine.
The Global Directory of Who’s Who is pleased to recognize Jessica M. Calandra, DO, for her professional accomplishments in physical medicine and rehabilitation. Dr. Calan...
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Institution: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
United States of America
Education Level: Residency
Institution: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
United States of America
Education Level: Fellowship
Institution: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
United States of America
Elkins Park, Pennsylvania
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