Dr. Jessica C. Manyan brings a wealth of experience and a patient-centered approach to Primary Care Partnership, serving communities including Westport, MA. With 20 years of practice and board certifications in both Family Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulation, Dr. Manyan is dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate care for individuals and families.
Dr. Manyan’s journey in medicine began with a childhood fascination with the natural world and a deep interest in the human experience, nurtured by growing up on a farm in Maine and a love for reading. She pursued her Bachelor’s degree in English Literature/Creative Writing at NYU, but her calling to medicine, sparked by her personal experience with asthma treatment advancements, led her to the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine in Maine. She completed her residency at St. Joseph’s University Medical Center in Paterson, NJ, solidifying her foundation in family medicine.
Her extensive career includes establishing a thriving practice in East Greenwich, RI in 2002, where she cared for patients across all ages in diverse settings including office, hospital, and nursing homes. Demonstrating her commitment to medical education, Dr. Manyan took on the role of program director for the Family Medicine Residency Program at Kent Hospital in RI in 2008. In this capacity, she led a dedicated team in providing high-quality education to aspiring physicians. The program expanded its reach to address the needs of underserved populations, eventually transitioning to Thundermist Health Center in West Warwick and becoming the Warwick site of the Brown Family Medicine residency. After navigating the program through the initial challenges of the pandemic, Dr. Manyan transitioned back to full-time practice, leading her to Primary Care Partnership and the opportunity to collaborate with Drs. Hood and Ottenstein.
Dr. Manyan integrates her teaching expertise into her patient care, emphasizing the benefits of meditation, mindfulness, and holistic wellness approaches. She strongly believes in the osteopathic philosophy of addressing the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit to achieve optimal health. This comprehensive approach allows her to partner with patients in setting and achieving their individual health goals.
Holding the esteemed title of Fellow of the American Board of Family Practice, Dr. Manyan is also an active member of the American Osteopathic Association, and serves as an Assistant Professor of Family Medicine at Brown University and a Longitudinal Integrated Clerkship Mentor. She maintains staff appointment at St. Anne’s Hospital in Fall River, further extending her commitment to patient care in the region near Westport, MA.
Outside of her professional life, Dr. Manyan resides in Rhode Island with her husband and three children. She balances her demanding career with personal passions including Chinese martial arts like Kung Fu and Tai Chi, and preserving the artistic legacies of her family. Dr. Manyan’s dedication to her patients and her holistic approach make her a valuable asset to Primary Care Partnership, serving Westport, MA and surrounding areas.
