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Douglas Jones, MD, FACS

Patient Satisfaction Score

Overall Score:

4.84 / 5.00

How satisfied were you with how well your care team communicated with you?
4.87 / 5.00
Please rate with how well your provider explained your diagnosis and/or treatment plan.
4.96 / 5.00
If you contacted your provider following your visit, with additional questions, how satisfied were you with his/her helpfulness?
4.77 / 5.00
If tests were ordered (labs, imaging, etc.) following your visit, how satisfied were you with how your provider’s office provided those results?
4.79 / 5.00
Please rate how well you felt your provider listened to and understood your concerns.
4.87 / 5.00
Please indicate the level of trust you have in your provider.
4.83 / 5.00

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Douglas Jones, MD, FACS

Accepting New Patients

Primary Care Provider

Residency

General Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH

Medical School

Morehouse School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA

Education

Bachelor of Science, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VA Tech), Blacksburg, VA

Certification

Board Certified in General Surgery

Professional Organizations

Fellow of the American College of Surgery

Department of General Surgery

Dr. Jones serves as chairman of the Department of General Surgery. He specializes in complex abdominal wall reconstruction, hepatobiliary, colon and rectal, gallbladder, breast and laparoscopic surgery.

Why I Chose Healthcare

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.

Personal

My wife Sammer and I have twins, Samaia and Silas, and a younger daughter, Sidney. I enjoy traveling, sports, music, dancing, and reading, and I have an interest in real estate. I am 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.

Hospital Affiliation

Carle Foundation Hospital
Kirby Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

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.

Patient Satisfaction Score

Overall Score:

4.84 / 5.00

How satisfied were you with how well your care team communicated with you?
4.87 / 5.00
Please rate with how well your provider explained your diagnosis and/or treatment plan.
4.96 / 5.00
If you contacted your provider following your visit, with additional questions, how satisfied were you with his/her helpfulness?
4.77 / 5.00
If tests were ordered (labs, imaging, etc.) following your visit, how satisfied were you with how your provider’s office provided those results?
4.79 / 5.00
Please rate how well you felt your provider listened to and understood your concerns.
4.87 / 5.00
Please indicate the level of trust you have in your provider.
4.83 / 5.00

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