Title: Family Nurse Practitioner
Company: Wellesley Family Care Associates PC
Location: Needham, Massachusetts, United States
Jessica A. Santiccioli, Family Nurse Practitioner at Wellesley Family Care Associates PC, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Nurses for dedication, achievements and leadership in Primary Care.
Ms. Santiccioli has established herself as an expert in primary care, currently serving as a family nurse practitioner at Wellesley Family Care Associates PC in Needham, Massachusetts, since 2025. In this capacity, she manages a panel of patients and provides both primary and episodic care, including wellness and child visits. Ms. Santiccioli’s responsibilities also include conducting comprehensive workups for patients, reflecting her commitment to early diagnosis and intervention in the course of illness.
In addition to her role at Wellesley Family Care Associates PC, Ms. Santiccioli serves as a family nurse practitioner at Lowney Medical Associates LLC, a position she has held since 2022. Located in Boston, Massachusetts, the primary care practice was established by Dr. Charles Lowney and his wife Irene Sr. in 1966.
Leveraging over 15 years of relevant work experience, Ms. Santiccioli’s expertise included various other professional appointments, including serving as a mental health prescriber with Cerebral in 2022, where she contributed to her patients’ mental well-being through medication management and therapeutic support. In 2021, Ms. Santiccioli’s clinical repertoire included her work as a urology nurse practitioner at Lazarou Urology Associates PC. That same year, she also served as a family nurse practitioner at Winchester Primary Care Associates, providing comprehensive health care services to individuals and families.
From 2017 to 2021, Ms. Santiccioli was a nurse practitioner at Brockton Neighborhood Health Center. During this period, she delivered primary care services to a diverse patient population, focusing on improving access to quality health care in underserved communities. Ms. Santiccioli’s earlier clinical experience included working as a staff registered nurse at McLean Hospital between 2016 and 2018, where she provided psychiatric nursing care and supported patients with complex mental health needs.
Among Ms. Santiccioli’s foundational roles, she served as a teaching assistant at the MGH Institute of Health Professions in Boston from 2015 to 2016, contributing to the education and training of future health care professionals. She also succeeded as a nursing assistant at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital during that same time frame. Moreover, Ms. Santiccioli gained extensive expertise in research and consulting.
Ms. Santiccioli’s academic achievements have been instrumental in shaping her career trajectory. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in sociology, psychology and Spanish from the University of Massachusetts, Boston, awarded in 2006. She subsequently completed a Master of Arts in applied sociology on campus in 2008. Years later, Ms. Santiccioli earned a Master of Science as a family nurse practitioner from the MGH Institute of Health Professions in 2017. Her professional credentials include certification as a family nurse practitioner by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board since 2017. She also completed the online CPR/AED and first aid combo course through the National CPR Foundation in 2022.
Ms. Santiccioli is an active member of the American Nurses Association, reflecting her commitment to ongoing professional development and engagement with industry standards. Her decision to pursue nursing was influenced by her early academic focus on sociology and by her recognition of significant disparities within the U.S. healthcare system. Motivated to make meaningful change at the individual level, Ms. Santiccioli transitioned into nursing to improve access to care for underserved populations.
Looking ahead, Ms. Santiccioli intends to join a large community health center that offers comprehensive services under one roof. This move aligns with her dedication to holistic patient care and community health improvement.
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