Dr. Jessica Mormando, D.O. — General and Bariatric Surgeon
Biography

Dr. Jessica O. Mormando, D.O.

Dr. Jessica Mormando is a board-certified general and bariatric surgeon and the founder of New Horizon Surgical Consulting, PLLC. She completed her Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery Fellowship at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston before joining Tennova Hospital in Clarksville, Tennessee as an attending general and bariatric surgeon — a position she held for over three years. Most recently, she served on the surgical staff at Vanderbilt Clarksville.

Dr. Mormando is Intuitive robotic-certified and performs the full spectrum of general and bariatric procedures with a strong emphasis on minimally invasive and laparoscopic approaches. Her research background includes two peer-reviewed publications in the Journal of Thoracic Disease and the Journal of Robotic Surgery, and she has presented at national surgical and osteopathic conferences.

Through New Horizon Surgical Consulting, Dr. Mormando provides locum tenens surgical coverage to hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers, and serves as a qualified expert witness and medical case reviewer for legal matters involving surgical standards of care.

Osteopathic Philosophy: As a D.O. trained at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine-Georgia — where she was awarded the Mason Pressly Memorial Award, the most prestigious honor given to a single graduating student — Dr. Mormando's practice reflects an unwavering commitment to whole-person, patient-centered care.

Education & Training

Fellowship
2021–2022

Minimally Invasive & Bariatric Surgery Fellowship

University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, TX

Advanced fellowship training in laparoscopic and robotic bariatric surgery — gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, revisional procedures, and complex minimally invasive abdominal surgery.

Residency
2016–2021

General Surgery Internship & Residency

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia, PA

Five-year categorical general surgery training encompassing the full breadth of elective and emergent general surgical care with emphasis on minimally invasive technique. Served as Chief Intern (2016–2017).

Medical School
2012–2016

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine–Georgia, Suwanee, GA

Graduated with multiple honors including the Mason Pressly Memorial Award (most prestigious award given to a single student for service and commitment to profession and community), DO Student of the Year, PCOM Board of Trustee Merit-Based Scholarship, and D'Alonzo Grant. Founded the DO Mentorship Program and served as AOA Council of Osteopathic Student Government President.

Undergraduate
2006–2010

B.S. Biology & B.A. Psychology, Minor in Chemistry

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC

Dual-degree graduate, Dean's List. Research assistant in the UNC Eating Disorder Lab, executing and analyzing controlled clinical trials in anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder.

Clinical Experience

General and Bariatric Surgeon

Feb 2026 – Jun 2026
Vanderbilt Clarksville — Clarksville, TN

Provided general and bariatric surgical services at Vanderbilt University Medical Center's Clarksville campus.

General and Bariatric Surgeon

Aug 2022 – Feb 2026
Tennova Hospital — Clarksville, TN

Over three years as a full-time attending general and bariatric surgeon, performing the complete spectrum of elective and emergent general surgery and weight loss procedures with a primary focus on minimally invasive and robotic-assisted approaches.

Board Certification, Licensure & Certifications

Board Certified — General Surgery
2022 · American Board of Surgery
Intuitive da Vinci Robotic Surgery Certificate
2021 · Intuitive Surgical
Tennessee Medical License
Active · State of Tennessee
DEA Registration
Active · Tennessee

Peer-Reviewed Publications

Journal of Thoracic Disease · 2018

Esophagectomy for benign disease

Mormando J, Barbetta A, Molena D. Journal of Thoracic Disease, 2018.

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Journal of Robotic Surgery · 2020

Attitudes of robotic surgery educators and learners: Challenges, advantages, tips and tricks of teaching and learning robotic surgery

Turner SR, Mormando J, Park BJ, Huang J Journal of Robotic Surgery, 2020.

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National Presentations

American Association of Surgical Educators (AASE)
National annual meeting · Austin, TX · 2018
American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM)
National annual meeting · Washington, D.C. · 2016

Honors & Professional Societies

Honors & Awards

  • Mason Pressly Memorial Award — PCOM-GA's most prestigious graduating student honor
  • DO Student of the Year — Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • PCOM Board of Trustee Merit-Based Scholarship
  • D'Alonzo Grant — Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Professional Societies

  • American College of Surgeons (ACS)
  • American College of Osteopathic Surgeons (ACOS)
  • Philadelphia Osteopathic Medical Association

Available for Your Facility

Dr. Mormando is credentialed, insured, and ready for locum tenens engagements at hospitals, health systems, and ambulatory surgery centers nationwide.

Board
Certified
Robotic
Certified
4+ Yrs
Attending
Nation
wide
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