Jessica Guadagno, MMSc, PA-C, is a physician assistant with the Oncology Diagnostic Clinic and serves as the Outpatient Medical Oncology APP Lead here at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University. She specializes in evaluating patients who present with signs and/or symptoms suspicious for cancer. She has experience in all areas of oncology as a clinician, is an active preceptor for APP students and fellows and is a facilitator of the Hematology and Oncology APP Fellowship Program's didactic curriculum.
Education
Ms. Guadagno received her Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science from Brevard College in North Carolina prior to pursuing a Master of Science degree in Athletic Training from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. After a few years practicing as a certified athletic trainer, she went on to earn a Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Emory University.
Titles & Roles
Physician Assistant, Oncology Diagnostic Clinic
Winship at Emory Decatur Hospital
Education & Training
Education
Professional Education, MS, 2012
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Board Certifications
Physician Assistant
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, 2018
Ratings & Reviews
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I would recommend Ms. Guadagno. I am not that sure about Emory - and I have been an Emory patient since 1999.
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01/27/2026
Jessica Guadagno is one of the best medical professionals I have ever seen. She is experienced, knowledgeable and an expert in her field. She interprets and thoroughly explains test results, making sure the patient understands them and has all questions answered, She involves patient in decisions regarding the next step and I felt very confident in her recommendations. She is also very personable and showed great concern for me. Emory is fortunate to have her on their staff! Highly recommend!
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12/06/2025
Jessica was new to me but knowledgeable about my treatment plan. I appreciated not having to relive why I am a cancer patient.
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11/22/2025
Jessica Guadagno was awesome.
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11/21/2025
Jessica was excellent!
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11/14/2025
Great
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11/12/2025
She was very helpful
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11/05/2025
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10/29/2025
Very professional
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10/25/2025
Jessica Guadagno, PA was patience and answered all my questions. She was empathetic and extremely knowledgeable. A joy to speak with.
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10/23/2025
Wonderful empathy and kindness!
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10/16/2025
Excellent provider-very experienced and knowledgeable and provided easy to understand explanations of test results. Very caring and informative. Went above and beyond. Highly recommend!
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10/10/2025
Jessica was kind, very smart and excellent at explaining the future treatment plans.
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10/08/2025
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10/03/2025
NP was very well informed and had studied our file and explained our path forward. She exceeded our high expectations.
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09/28/2025
Answered all questions in detail
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09/24/2025
Made you comfortable
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09/20/2025
Jessica was very caring, didn't rush us during visit. Explained answers to our concerns and questions very well.
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09/20/2025
Excellent provider. Jessica Guadango was experienced, very knowledgeable and provided thorough explanations of plan of care depending on final diagnosis of problem. She was caring, involved me in decisions and very thorough, spending a lot of time with me to cover all my questions. Highly recommend her!
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09/11/2025
Excellent
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08/21/2025
Very caring, took time with me and answered all questions
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08/20/2025
Very professional and informative. Got prompt appointment with Oncologist.
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08/16/2025
Jessica did a Great job
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08/09/2025
Great....Jessica was very good !!
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07/23/2025
I am very grateful to Jessica for her thoroughness, openness, thoughtfulness, and warmth. I have just LOVED my interactions with her!!!
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07/20/2025
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07/11/2025
She was one of the best that I have ever seen. Her communication skills were amazing. She took the time to explain everything to me about how this works.
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07/05/2025
I think Jessica was ideal in her approach to helping to explain my previous scan to me and in forming a future plan. She listened and was thoughtful. One of the best care providers I've had.
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06/27/2025
Thank you for the good experience.
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06/21/2025
Very personable knowledgeableseems determined to help solve your issue
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06/13/2025
She's informative as well as inclusive
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06/12/2025
Jessica was kind. She exhibited calm caring patient attitude. She carefully explained results and POC moving forward
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06/09/2025
Great Experience. Very thorough and efficient. I was treated as a patient, not a number.
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06/07/2025
Was very good
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05/22/2025
She listened and answered any questions or concerns I had. Very knowledgeable
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05/22/2025
Thank you for DR & Nurses help...
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05/21/2025
I feel very good about my whole experience.
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05/21/2025
PA Guadagno is absolutely the best, Great patient empathy. Very knowledgeable and professional.
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05/17/2025
Jessica was wonderful. She explained all to me, and ordered what seemed to be very accurate and thorough tests.
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05/16/2025
PA Jessica was the epitome of professionalism, calmness, almost soothing as she listened to me. Her questions were pointed and her discussion was enlightening. I felt seen and heard.
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05/10/2025
Our care was provided by a PA. She was professional thorough, and addressed all of our concerns.
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04/26/2025
Great
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04/25/2025
Very good
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04/17/2025
Great experience
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04/05/2025
Very communicative, understanding, caring
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03/12/2025
The care provider answered all questions that was concerning to me.
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03/12/2025
So thankful for the attention have received so far.
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01/04/2025
We have an excellent plan of care for future visits. Jessica has been phenomenal in dealing with me. I can be hyper, over anxious, and I'm a classic overthinker and Jessica has been fantastic with explaining everything to me. GIVE HER ANYTHING SHE WANTS.
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01/02/2025
Listen, I couldn't recommend Jessica more. She is amazeballs! She took up a lot of time with me, extremely thorough, reassuring, and moved things along so I didn't worry myself into an early grave. GIVE THIS NICE LADY ANYTHING SHE WANTS.
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11/11/2024
Jesssica is one of the best physicians I have ever had. Her knowledge is more like a doctor and has an amazing personality. She has been an amazing person for me to work with and learn from. I have never found any fault that she has.
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09/30/2024
Jessica was outstanding. I felt much better knowing that she was attending to all the details, very kind, and really listened. She ordered a number of very appropriate tests. I now feel that someone is trying to get to the bottom of the cause of my symptoms.
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09/22/2024
Very good experience
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09/21/2024
Highly recommended
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08/03/2024
Jessica was absolutely amazing. She listened to us (it was myself,my wife and my mother on the call) and addressed our concerns and questions immediately and very thoroughly.mowt important of all I never felt like I was just another patient,she never rushed or have the impression that she was out of time. It truly felt that she was there for ME and my health. Very comforting and reassuring.
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07/26/2024
I was very Surprised of how I was Treated and Well taken care of and how polite they wereI was, Before I became sick I was a CSR Manager for Several Medical Companies in Florida and Ga. This was the Service I have ever seen. If I get well I would love to Work for Emory Myself!
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07/10/2024
Jessica was so very professional, thorough, and engaging. She provided an absolute master class in how to discuss complex medical issues and conditions in a very approachable way. Well done!