---
title: "Dr. Jessica Smith | Family Doctor in Santa Cruz, CA | Sutter Health"
description: "Dr. Jessica Smith, D.O. practices Family Medicine in Santa Cruz, CA. Accepting new patients."
url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-jessica-smith-1046237782"
---

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# Jessica Smith, D.O.

## Family Medicine

-   Accepting patients graduating out of the PAMF Pediatric Department.

[1301 Mission StreetFloor 2Santa Cruz, CA 95060](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=1301+Mission+Street+Santa+Cruz%2C+CA+95060+US)

## Schedule appointment

[831-458-6300](tel:+18314586300)

Jump to:

-   [About](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-jessica-smith-1046237782#provider-about)
-   [Insurance](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-jessica-smith-1046237782#provider-health-plans)
-   [Locations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-jessica-smith-1046237782#provider-locations)
-   [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-jessica-smith-1046237782#provider-services)

## About Dr. Smith

Languages English

Gender Female

Ages treated All ages

Uses [My Health Online](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/my-health-online) for scheduling and messaging

Offers [video visits](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-care/video-visits) for existing patients

### Professional highlights

I was an Americorps member for two years before medical school working with various organizations such as Habitat for Humanity and participating in disaster relief after hurricane Katrina. I’m a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians.

### Outside of medicine

Outside of Medicine, Dr. Smith enjoys hiking, walking her dog, table tennis, movies and camping.

## Education and training

**Medical school:** Western University of Health Sciences

**Internship:** O'Connor Family Medicine Residency

**Residency:** O'Connor Family Medicine Residency

## Board certifications

-   Family Medicine - Board Certified

## Affiliations

### Medical groups

-   Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group

## Accepted insurance

Search plan or carrier name

**Aetna (19 plans)**

### Aetna

-   Aetna Choice POS II
    
-   Aetna Select EPO
    
-   Aetna Select Open Access
    
-   Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA)
    
-   Aetna Student Health Program
    
-   Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA)
    
-   Health Fund POS
    
-   HMO
    
-   HMO Deductible Plans
    
-   Managed Choice POS
    
-   National Advantage Plan (NAP)
    
-   Open Access Elect Choice EPO
    
-   Open Access Managed Choice POS
    
-   Open Choice PPO
    
-   Quality Point of Service (QPOS)
    
-   Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) - Copay Plan - Open Access Aetna Select
    
-   Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) ACA High Deductible Health Plan POS II (ACA HDHP-POS II)
    
-   Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) High Deductible Health Plan POS II (HDHP POS II)
    
-   Traditional Choice
    

**Alignment (4 plans)**

### Alignment

-   Alignment Health Plan My Choice (Medicare Advantage PPO)
    
-   Alignment Health Sutter Advantage +More (Medicare Advantage HMO)
    
-   Retiree Options (Medicare Advantage HMO)
    
-   Retiree Options (Medicare Advantage PPO)
    

**Anthem Blue Cross of California (21 plans)**

### Anthem Blue Cross of California

-   Advantage HMO
    
-   Advantage PPO (Tier 1)
    
-   Anthem Blue Cross HMO Saver Small Group Plan
    
-   Anthem Blue Cross HMO, also sometimes known as California Care or Rural Cal Care (includes CalPERS Traditional HMO)
    
-   Anthem Blue Cross HMO/POS (California Care Plus)
    
-   Anthem Blue Cross Individual and Family EPO Bronze/Silver/Gold/Platinum-Covered California (Pathway - EPO)
    
-   Anthem Blue Cross Individual HMO (also sometimes known as California Care)
    
-   Anthem Blue Cross Small Group HMO (also sometimes known as California Care)
    
-   Anthem Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum PPO (Prudent Buyer Plan)
    
-   Anthem High Performance Narrow Network
    
-   Anthem Medicare Preferred PPO Medicare Advantage Plans for Group Retirees
    
-   Behavioral Health Program
    
-   BlueCard
    
-   CareAdvocate PPO
    
-   Direct Access
    
-   Federal Employee Program (FEP) - PPO
    
-   GeoBlue
    
-   Indemnity
    
-   Managed Care Services
    
-   My Choice PPO
    
-   SmartSense
    

**Blue Shield of California (24 plans)**

### Blue Shield of California

-   Active Choice PPO
    
-   Administrative Services Only (ASO) - Self-Funded PPO
    
-   Blue Shield $0 Cost Share PPO (IFP)
    
-   Blue Shield Access+ HMO CalPERS Limited Network
    
-   Blue Shield Access+ HMO Plan
    
-   Blue Shield Added Advantage POS (Point-Of-Service) Plan**Note:**
    -   PPO Benefit Level
-   Blue Shield Bronze PPO (IFP & Small Group)
    
-   Blue Shield CalPERS EPO
    
-   Blue Shield CalPERS Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage
    
-   Blue Shield Gold PPO (IFP & Small Group)
    
-   Blue Shield Life and Health Insurance Company
    
-   Blue Shield Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage
    
-   Blue Shield Minimum Coverage PPO (IFP)
    
-   Blue Shield of California PPO/EPO (aka Full Network PPO/EPO)
    
-   Blue Shield Platinum PPO (IFP & Small Group)
    
-   Blue Shield Silver PPO (IFP & Small Group)
    
-   BlueCard Plan
    
-   Federal Employee Program - PPO**Note:**
    -   FEP accesses Anthem Blue Cross for Hospital Providers
-   Indemnity
    
-   PERS Platinum PPO
    
-   Shared Advantage - PPO/EPO and Shared Advantage Plus - PPO/EPO (Full Network PPO)
    
-   UC Care PPO
    
-   University of California HealthSavings+
    
-   Vital Shield 900 Plans
    

Coverage can vary, so we suggest confirming with your health plan and provider’s office before your visit.

## Care locations

[Westside Center](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/westside-center-1043246934)

1301 Mission Street

Floor 2

Santa Cruz, CA 95060

[Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=1301+Mission+Street+Santa+Cruz%2C+CA+95060+US)

[831-458-6300](tel:+18314586300)

831-458-6305

Sunday Closed

Monday 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thursday Closed

Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Saturday Closed

**View additional hours**

Sunday Closed

Monday 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thursday Closed

Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Saturday Closed

## Areas of expertise

Explore the services and treatments this provider may offer.

**Clinical expertise**

### Procedures

-   Annual physical exam
-   Preventive Care

### Conditions

-   Birth Control

### Reasons for visit

-   Annual checkup

## Related services offered by Sutter

-   [Family medicine](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/family-medicine)

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