Jessica Distefano smiling for the camera

Jessica DiStefano
VMD

Emergency & Critical Care

Dr. Jessica Forbes DiStefano grew up in western Massachusetts and earned her Bachelor of Science in Animal Science and Pathobiology from the University of Connecticut. She went on to complete a Master of Science in Infectious Disease and Global Health at Tufts University in 2020 and received her VMD from the University of Pennsylvania in 2025.

In her free time, Jessica enjoys relaxing with her cats, Tuna and Marlin, watching TV, playing cards with friends and family, and camping.