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Locations
MyCare 365 Primary & Urgent Care - Brightleaf
938 N. Brightleaf Boulevard
Smithfield
,
NC
27577
About Me
Jessica Rakes is a board-certified physician assistant and possesses a keen interest in primary care, recognizing the significant need within our communities. She also appreciates the trust and enduring connections established through primary care. Rakes obtained her bachelor's degree as well as her master's degree from the University of Kentucky located in Lexington, KY.
Rakes’ personal patient care philosophy centers around patient-centered care that emphasizes communication, trust and evidence-based medicine. She believes every patient deserves to feel heard and respected while being actively involved in their health care decisions.
When not seeing patients, Rakes loves spending time outdoors, hiking, swimming and traveling with her family. Rakes enjoys exploring the world in which we live at any opportunity. This in mind, she aspires to return to medical mission work, as well.
Education
Masters:
University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY
Undergraduate:
University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY
Board Certifications
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants