Jamie Restivo, b.s., b.a., mpas, pa-c

Jamie Restivo is a board-certified Physician Assistant with over 7 years of clinical dermatology experience and a proven track record as a leader, educator, and content creator in the field. As the pioneer PA in a private practice, Jamie helped shape the role and expand access to high-quality dermatologic care. She currently serves as President of the Pennsylvania Dermatology Physician Assistants (PDPA) and is a faculty member for national educational initiatives, including PA/NP EMERGE and LEAP, which provide advanced learning opportunities for dermatology clinicians nationwide.

A Diplomate Fellow of the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants (SDPA), Jamie has also shared her expertise as a Dermatology Times content contributor and as host of The Spot Check podcast, dedicated to advancing the knowledge and skills of advanced practice providers in dermatology. Her commitment to lifelong learning is evident in her service on the SDPA CME Committee for over three years and in her achievement of more than 2,181 CME hours since certification.

Jamie’s foundation of academic excellence includes a law and public policy-focused high school education, dual bachelor’s degrees in Marketing and Spanish (with a minor in Italian) from the University of Maryland, College Park, and a Master of Physician Assistant Studies with distinction from Towson University/CCBC Essex. She completed her SDPA Diplomate Fellowship in 2019. Whether at the bedside, in the classroom, or behind the microphone, Jamie is dedicated to advancing dermatology through education, advocacy, leadership, innovation, and clinical excellence.