Surgeons

Jessica Frankenhoff, MD

Dr. Frankenhoff specializes in hand surgery.

Experience

Dr. Frankenhoff has published scientific reports and articles on ulnar nerve compression syndrome, necrosis factor genetic polymorphisms, and experimental ketogenic diets. Her work with carpal tunnel was the subject of an article in “Prime Time Cape Cod” magazine.

Practice

Dr. Frankenhoff recently joined the VCU Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, as assistant professor. She specializes in hand surgery. Before relocating to Virginia, Dr. Frankenhoff had her own practice, Cape Cod Hand Surgery, in Cape Cod, Massachusetts and worked with Surgical Affiliates of Falmouth with the Medical Affiliates of Cape Cod. In 2010, Dr. Frankenhoff was recognized as one of “Cape & Plymouth Business” magazine's “Top 40 under 40.”

Education

Dr. Frankenhoff received both her undergraduate degree and M.D. at Tufts University in Boston, Massachusetts. After completing her internship and residency with University of Connecticut Health Center, Dr. Frankenhoff completed a fellowship in hand surgery with Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York and a fellowship in pediatric hand and upper extremity at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children in Dallas, Texas. She is board-certified in general surgery and holds a Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ) in hand surgery.

Profile

Dr. Frankenhoff lives in Richmond with her husband and their young daughter.

Awards

2020 MEDARVA Patient Choice Award

2019 MEDARVA Patient Choice Award