Jenna Burns, PA-CPhysician Assistant
Jennifer Burns, PA-C works alongside Dr. Clayton Nelson, orthopedic hand surgeon, to care for patients with a wide variety of hand, wrist and elbow conditions, offering both surgical and non-surgical solutions. She earned her bachelor's degree from Troy University in Troy, Ala. before pursuing a master's degree in health sciences from the University of Oklahoma to become a physician assistant. A team member of SSM Health Bone & Joint OSOI, one of Oklahoma's leading orthopedic and sports medicine practices, Jennifer brings a decade of experience providing orthopedic and sports medicine excellence to Oklahomans.
Specialties
- Physician Assistant
- Orthopedic Surgery
Education
- University of Oklahoma Health Science Center
- Master of Physician Assistant Studies, 2014
Hospital Affiliations
- SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City
Certifications
- National Comm on Certif of Physician Assistants
- Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs
- Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure & Supervision
Medical Interests
- Arthroscopy
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Dupuytrens contracture of the hand
- Elbow injuries
- Finger injuries
- Fractures and broken bones
- Hand and upper extremity surgery
- Hand and wrist injuries
- Limb reconstruction
- Pediatric orthopedic surgery
- Sports related injuries
- Strains and sprains
- Trigger finger
- Wrist fracture fixation
- Wrist surgery