Gregory Jones, MD
Thoracic Surgery
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Age Groups Seen
- Adult
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAbout Gregory Jones
Biography
Gregory Jones, MD, is a Staff Thoracic Surgeon in the Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery at The Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute at Cleveland Clinic.
Special Interests: Surgery for cancers of the esophagus, lung, mediastinum, chest wall, and pleura; lung transplant (including robotic); lung volume reduction surgery; robotic/minimally invasive abdominal and chest surgery; reflux/hiatal hernia surgery; surgery for esophageal and gastric dysmotility; bronchoscopic and endoscopic procedures
Experience and Outcomes: Cleveland Clinic performs more than 2,000 thoracic procedures each year. All Cleveland Clinic thoracic surgeons complete between 350-450 thoracic cases per year.
Cleveland Clinic thoracic surgeons perform a wide range of conditions, including lung, esophageal, chest wall, pleural, tracheal, mediastinal, foregut and diaphragm disease. Cleveland Clinic contributes to the Society of Thoracic Surgery Database to maintain the highest possible standards and currently are three star ranked in both pulmonary resection and esophageal resection for cancer. Our outcomes include the lowest risk-adjusted mortality rate for lobectomy in the nation. Success rates for specific procedures are available HERE
Learn more about the Thoracic Surgery Department HERE.
About Dr. Jones: My passion for thoracic surgery is rooted in the strong, trusting relationships I build with my patients. I believe that the best care and outcomes result from a collaborative approach, where patients feel heard, supported, and empowered every step of the way. I have been fortunate to receive superb mentorship at some of the highest-volume centers in the country, where I gained experience in managing the most complex cases using the latest techniques and the most minimally-invasive approaches available. At the end of the day, it is a true honor to care for this unique patient population and to be part of their journey toward healing.
Leisure Activities: My career is only possible thanks to the unwavering support of my family. I cherish spending my free time with my wife, our baby boy, and our Saint Bernard. We love to travel—having visited 26 countries so far—and enjoy attending live music events. I'm also an avid scuba diver and skier, and a proud fan of all things Pittsburgh sports
Education & Board Certifications
Education
- Fellowship: Cleveland Clinic, 2025
- Residency: New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus), 2023
- Medical Education: Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, 2016
- Undergraduate: Denison University, 2012
Board Certifications
- General Surgery: American Board of Surgery, 2024
Professional Highlights
Dr. Jones has published extensively in the field of thoracic surgery, with authorship on nearly 30 peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters featured in leading medical and surgical publications. He has presented his work on both national and international stages, including plenary, podium, and poster presentations in thoracic oncology. His research has been recognized with numerous awards, as detailed below. Dr. Jones received advanced training under world-renowned leaders in thoracic surgery during his time at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell and Columbia, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and the Cleveland Clinic.
Awards
- 2025- CCF Lerner College of Medicine Medical Student Teaching All Star Award
- 2023- WCM Department of Surgery Teaching All Star Award
- 2020- Memorial Sloan Kettering Chairman’s Award for Excellence in Basic Sciences Research
- 2019- MedXpert Best Abstract Award for Chest Wall Surgery
- 2017- WCM Department of Surgery Intern of the Year
- 2016- Jennifer A. Sidari Global Health Award
Research & Publications
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Industry Relationships
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As of 2026-04-02, Dr. Jones has reported no financial relationship with industry that is applicable to this listing.
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