Douglas J. Jones, MD

Surgeon

300 North Main Street
Tuscola, IL 61953
217.253.9258

Now accepting new patients

"The mental stress of having an operation is sometimes worse for the patient than the operation itself. As their provider, my role is to reassure them by listening and validating their concerns. My ability to place myself in their situation makes it easier to communicate with them and alleviate some of their stresses."

Education:
BS from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VA Tech), Blacksburg, VA
Medical School:
Morehouse School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA
Residency:
Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH, General Surgery
Certification:
General Surgery (Board Certified)
Professional Organizations:
Associate of the American College of Surgery

Get to know Douglas J. Jones

Why I Chose Health Care
"I was an undergrad studying engineering, and I joined the Army between freshman and sophomore year for tuition money. Although I was an infantry soldier, I was exposed to the discipline of medicine by field medics. They taught me how to start IVs, splint fractures, etc. I enjoyed learning about the human body and how to heal diseases and conditions. When I returned to school, I changed my major to chemistry/pre-med."
Department of General Surgery
In the Department of General Surgery, Dr. Jones diagnoses and treats diseases or injuries requiring surgical care. In addition, he has a special medical interest in hepatobiliary, colon and rectal, breast, and laparoscopic surgery.
Hospital Affiliation
Carle Foundation Hospital, Provena Covenant Medical Center, and Kirby Hospital in Monticello
Personal
Dr. Jones and his wife, Sammer, have twins, Samaia and Silas, and a younger daughter, Sidney. He enjoys traveling, sports, music, dancing, and reading, and he has an interest in real estate. Dr. Jones is a former member of the Third U.S. Infantry (The Old Guard), the official escort of the President, and a former guard of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

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