Today we’d like to introduce you to Jessica Hott.
Hi Jessica , we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
I’m a board-certified OB/GYN with a specialization in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, and my career has always centered around caring for women with complex gynecologic conditions, especially those who often feel unheard, dismissed, or passed from provider to provider without clear answers.
I spent over a decade in academic and employed medicine, where I built a high-volume surgical practice focused on advanced robotics and complex benign gynecology, including endometriosis and pelvic floor disorders. While I’m incredibly grateful for that experience, over time it became clear that the traditional healthcare model often prioritizes volume, systems, and profitability over the individual patient experience.
That realization was a turning point. I made the decision to step away and co-found Novella Women’s Health, a practice designed to do things differently. Alongside my co-founder, we built a model centered on listening first, believing women’s experiences, and delivering comprehensive, evidence-based care in a way that feels connected, efficient, and deeply personal.
We’re creating a space where women don’t have to navigate a fragmented system. We creared a space where advanced surgical care, prevention, and wellness services can exist under one roof. From complex gynecologic surgery to integrated services like on-site imaging and infusion therapy, our goal is to make care more accessible, more thoughtful, and ultimately more effective.
This journey hasn’t been without risk or challenge, but it’s been incredibly meaningful. At its core, it’s about redefining what women’s healthcare can look like and building something that truly reflects the needs and voices of the patients we serve.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
Not exactly. It’s been incredibly rewarding, but far from easy.
Like many physicians, I trained and built my career within a system that, over time, became increasingly misaligned with how I believe care should be delivered. There’s a constant tension between providing thoughtful, individualized care and operating within structures that prioritize volume, efficiency metrics, and reimbursement models. Recognizing that and deciding to step away from a stable, established position was one of the most difficult decisions I’ve made.
Starting Novella Women’s Health brought a completely different set of challenges. Building something from the ground up means navigating everything from payer contracting and credentialing delays to operational logistics, staffing, and the financial realities of launching a practice. There’s also a level of uncertainty that comes with stepping outside of traditional systems especially when you’re doing something that doesn’t neatly fit into the existing mold.
At the same time, we’ve seen an overwhelming response from the community, which has been both validating and motivating. Patients are actively seeking a different kind of experience, and that has reinforced that the challenges we’ve faced are worth it.
I think the biggest lesson has been that meaningful change is rarely comfortable. But if you’re willing to move through that discomfort, it creates the opportunity to build something better…not just for yourself, but for the people you serve.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
Clinically, I’m known for taking on the cases that are often the most challenging both surgically and diagnostically and for approaching them in a way that is comprehensive, efficient, and deeply patient-centered.
Through Novella Women’s Health, we’re building a model that rethinks how women’s healthcare is delivered. It’s designed to reduce fragmentation and bring together advanced surgical care, prevention, and in-office services in a way that is more seamless and accessible. The goal is simple but powerful: to create a space where women feel heard, believed, and guided with clarity.
On a broader level, my work extends beyond the walls of my practice. I actively train and proctor surgeons across the country in advanced robotic gynecologic procedures and speak on topics ranging from surgical technique to practice efficiency and healthcare delivery models. Education has always been a core part of my identity, and it’s one of the ways I contribute to shaping the future of the field.
I’ve also built Hottwise Company as a platform focused on physician education, consulting, and systems optimization. Through Hottwise, I work with providers and organizations on everything from surgical strategy to workflow design and revenue optimization; helping them rethink how they deliver care in a way that is both clinically excellent and operationally sustainable.
In parallel, I created Believe Me, a journal and platform designed to help women better understand and communicate their symptoms, especially those navigating complex conditions like endometriosis. It’s rooted in the belief that when women are given the tools and language to tell their stories, the entire trajectory of their care can change.
What sets me apart is the intersection of all of these pieces: high-level surgical expertise, a strong voice in education and mentorship, and a willingness to challenge existing systems to build something better. I’m not just focused on individual patient outcomes. I’m focused on advancing how care is delivered, how providers are trained, and how women experience the healthcare system as a whole.
What I’m most proud of is being able to create impact at multiple levels, through the patients I care for, the surgeons I train, and the systems I’m working to improve.
What matters most to you? Why?
What matters most to me is how I spend my time and who I become in the process.
For a long time, like many people in medicine, I found myself caught in a cycle of constant output, pressure, and survival in a system that wasn’t designed for me to thrive in. At some point, I realized that success without fulfillment wasn’t actually success. It forced me to step back and ask bigger questions about the life I wanted to build, not just the career.
My family is at the center of that. I think a lot about the example I’m setting for my children, not just in what I achieve, but in how I live, how I show up, and whether I’m truly present and fulfilled. I want them to see what it looks like to build something meaningful, to take risks, and to create a life that aligns with your values.
I also think a lot about legacy; not in a traditional sense, but in terms of impact. Did I leave things better than I found them? Did I help create a system, a space, or even a moment where someone felt seen, heard, and supported in a way that changed their trajectory?
And on a very personal level, it’s about finding joy again; in my work, in my life, and in the space between the two. Not just getting through the day, but actually living it. Building something where I can thrive both professionally and personally, without feeling like I have to sacrifice one for the other.
At the end of the day, it’s not just about what I do. It’s about how I live, who I impact, and what I leave behind.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.novellawomenshealth.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctor.hott/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586610690465
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-hott-do-facog-679148250/
