JessicaLynnHudsonMD(She/Her)

Summary

• Dr. Jessica Hudson is a thoracic surgeon in La Jolla, CA. She treats patients who have complex cancer or non-cancerous conditions of the chest. She has expertise in advanced minimally invasive and robotic thoracic surgery techniques.
  
  Much of her practice includes using these skills to treat diseases such as lung, esophageal, or thymic cancer. She also cares for patients who experience discomfort from acid reflux, achalasia, hiatal hernias and paraesophageal hernias.
  
  Dr. Hudson feels that one of the best and most important aspects of her job is being able to establish a relationship with her patients and their families, working together to help them through their illness. She specializes in thoracic surgical oncology because she finds it rewarding to have long-term relationships with her patients and to educate and empower them. She values the connections made and believes that individualized treatment plans are first built on trust and empathy.
  
  With every individual and their family, Dr. Hudson makes sure that they appreciate her understanding of how their health issues provide them with new stresses that may leave them confused and scared. She prides herself on reassuring her patients and making sure that by the time they leave their clinic visit, they know that she has their best interests at heart.
  
  Her research focuses on cultivating innovation in cardiothoracic surgery education and assessments. Her academic goals are to forge science-guided improvements in cardiothoracic trainee education.