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Carolyn E. Jones, M.D.

Carolyn E. Jones, M.D.

Thoracic & Foregut Surgery , Surgery , Cancer

4.9 out of 5 stars
448 Ratings
68 Comments
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Contact

Appointment (585) 275-1509
Fax (585) 276-2356

Locations

Esophageal & Thoracic Surgery - Rochester

Ambulatory Care Center at Strong Memorial Hospital
601 Elmwood Avenue, 2nd Floor
Rochester, NY 14642

(585) 275-1509 Get Directions
Wilmot Cancer Institute - Greece

155 Bellwood Drive
Rochester, NY 14606

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Wilmot Cancer Institute - Webster

875 Hard Road
Webster, NY 14580

(585) 602-3150 Get Directions

About Me

Dr. Jones is an Associate Professor of Surgery and Chief of Thoracic and Foregut Surgery at the University of Rochester Medical Center. She is a graduate of the George Washington University School of Medicine and received her fellowship training in cardiothoracic surgery at the University of Rochest...
Dr. Jones is an Associate Professor of Surgery and Chief of Thoracic and Foregut Surgery at the University of Rochester Medical Center. She is a graduate of the George Washington University School of Medicine and received her fellowship training in cardiothoracic surgery at the University of Rochester Medical Center. She is a resident member of the American College of Surgeons, the Society of Critical Care Medicine and the Association for Academic Surgery.

Certified Specialties

Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery - American Board of Thoracic Surgery

Faculty Appointments

Associate Professor - Department of Surgery, Thoracic (SMD)

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Residency, Surgery (General Surgery), University of Rochester Medical Center. 1994 - 2003

Internship, Surgery (General Surgery), University of Rochester Medical Center. 1993 - 1994

Education

MD | George Washington University School of Medicine. Surgery (General Surgery). 1993

Awards

Teaching Award. 2002

Society of Critical Care Medicine Research Award. 1999

Rochester Academy of Medicine. 1998

National Research Science Award. 1996

National Research Science Award. 1995

Founder's Day Award for Academic Excellence. 1983

Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society. 1982

Publications

Journal Articles

Intraoperative Cytology for Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery: A Quality Improvement Analysis.

De Las Casas LE, Danakas AM, Torrealba JR, Wizorek JJ, Ettel MG, Lada MJ, Brunnström H, Plavnicky J, Sweeney M, Jones CE

The Annals of thoracic surgery.. 2022 February 113 (2):413-420. Epub 03/04/2021.

The pathogenesis of Barrett's esophagus: secondary bile acids upregulate intestinal differentiation factor CDX2 expression in esophageal cells.

Hu Y, Williams VA, Gellersen O, Jones C, Watson TJ, Peters JH

Journal of gastrointestinal surgery : official journal of the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract.. 2007 July 11 (7):827-34. Epub 1900 01 01.

Pathogenesis of Barrett esophagus: deoxycholic acid up-regulates goblet-specific gene MUC2 in concert with CDX2 in human esophageal cells.

Hu Y, Jones C, Gellersen O, Williams VA, Watson TJ, Peters JH

Archives of surgery.. 2007 June 142 (6):540-4; discussion 544-5. Epub 1900 01 01.

Gastrectomy as a remedial operation for failed fundoplication.

Williams VA, Watson TJ, Gellersen O, Feuerlein S, Molena D, Sillin LF, Jones C, Peters JH

Journal of gastrointestinal surgery : official journal of the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract.. 2007 January 11 (1):29-35. Epub 1900 01 01.

Endoscopic & symptomatic assessment of anastomotic strictures following esophagectomy & cervical esophagogastrostomy.

Williams VA*; Watson TJ; Zhovtis S*; Gellersen O*; Raymond D; Jones C; Peters JH.

Surgical Endoscopy. 2007; .

Esophagectomy for high grade dysplasia is safe, curative and results in good alimentary outcome.

Williams VA*; Watson TJ; Herbella FA*; Gellersen O*; Raymond D; Jones C; Peters JH.

Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery. 2007; .

TNF-? as a mediator of insulin resistance after partial hepatectomy.

Jones CE; Patel SS; Krusch DA.

Surgical Forum. 1999; 50.

The Kidney's role in glucose balance following partial hepatectomy.

Jones CE, Koshibu K, DeCambre M, Gerich JE, Bessey PQ, Krusch DA

The Journal of surgical research.. 1998 October 79 (2):136-40. Epub 1900 01 01.

Alterations in insulin receptor and insulin receptor substrate -1 phosphorylation following major hepatectomy.

Jones CE; Wendell LL; Patel SS; Krusch DA.

Surgical Forum. 1998; 49: 149-151.

Effect of internal mammary harvest on postoperative pain and pulmonary function.

Cohen AJ, Moore P, Jones C, Miner TJ, Carter WR, Zurcher RP, Lupkas R, Edwards FH

The Annals of thoracic surgery.. 1993 November 56 (5):1107-9. Epub 1900 01 01.

Ratings & Comments

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Ratings

Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

4.9 stars

Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others

4.8 stars

Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

4.9 stars

Care provider's efforts to include you in decisions about your care

4.9 stars

Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

4.9 stars

Patient Comments

5.0 stars

Dr. Jones is fantastic. She listens to what you have to say, asks questions and does her best to analyze the situation and provide support.

Jan 06, 2025

5.0 stars

It was a very good experience. Dr. Jones is a very kind and caring.

Dec 19, 2024

5.0 stars

All excellent in Dr Jones office.

Dec 14, 2024

5.0 stars

Excellent provider I tell everyone

Dec 05, 2024

5.0 stars

Everything was great

Nov 17, 2024

5.0 stars

Dr. Jones and her staff is unbelievable- best in the care, concern and knowledge Wouldn't go anywhere else

Sep 28, 2024

5.0 stars

Dr Jones has been great, friendly and knowledgeable

Sep 14, 2024

5.0 stars

I thank Dr. Jones for all her help.

Aug 18, 2024

5.0 stars

Dr. Jones and her staff are the best they helped me so so much all doctors are good. I just got the privilege of being a patient of Dr. Jones. Thank you, U Of R.

Aug 05, 2024

5.0 stars

Dr. Jones is the very best of the best. Not only is she extremely skilled in her specialty, but she is all about the patient. She is a listener, which is, unfortunately, not always typical with providers.

Jul 26, 2024