About
Dr. Jessica Manyan is a board-certified family and osteopathic manipulation physician. She earned her D.O. from the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Manyan completed her residency training at St. Joseph's University Medical Center. Before joining the practice, she served as a family medicine residency program director at Kent Hospital. She also holds a faculty position as an Assistant Professor of Family Medicine at Brown University.
Her own childhood experience with asthma relief inspired her mission to care for others. Dr. Manyan believes strongly in the osteopathic approach, addressing the mind, body, and spirit. In her personal time, she enjoys practicing Chinese martial arts, including Kung Fu and Tai Chi.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
BA in English Literature/Creative Writing, New York University (NYU)
Medical School
University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, Maine
Residency
Family Medicine Residency, St. Joseph's University Medical Center, Paterson, NJ
Additional Training
Assistant Professor of Family Medicine, Brown University; former Family Medicine Residency Program Director, Kent Hospital
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Manyan right for?
Dr. Manyan is a strong fit for patients who want whole-person, osteopathic primary care. Adults and adolescents managing chronic conditions like asthma or metabolic syndrome benefit from her integrative approach. Patients interested in functional and preventive medicine find her background especially relevant. Her experience as a residency director and Brown faculty member brings academic depth to everyday clinical care.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Manyan treats a broad range of conditions in family medicine. Her clinical focus includes chronic disease management, preventive care, and functional medicine. She also treats patients with asthma, metabolic syndrome, hypertension, and diabetes. Patients seeking osteopathic manipulative treatment can request that as part of their care.
Yes, Dr. Manyan holds board certification in both Family Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulation. O. from the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her residency at St. Joseph's University Medical Center.
Dr. Manyan practices from an osteopathic philosophy, treating the mind, body, and spirit as a unified whole. She integrates functional and preventive medicine into her primary care visits. Her personal history with asthma relief through osteopathic care informs her belief in this approach.
Yes, Dr. Manyan is board certified in Osteopathic Manipulation and incorporates it into her patient care. Patients can request OMT as part of a visit or as a focused treatment. It is available to members through their Primary Care Partnership membership.
Dr. Manyan serves as an Assistant Professor of Family Medicine at Brown University. She previously directed a family medicine residency program at Kent Hospital. Her academic work complements her clinical practice at Primary Care Partnership.
Dr. Manyan provides care for patients aged 12 and older through Primary Care Partnership. Her family medicine training covers adolescents, adults, and older adults. She also offers elder care coordination and end-of-life counseling for aging patients and their families.
Dr. Manyan specializes in Family Medicine, Functional Medicine, and Preventive Medicine. She also brings expertise in Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment. Her practice includes women's health and chronic disease management within these specialties.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026