J. Stephen Jones, M.D.
| Appointed: |
2000 |
| Gender: |
Male |
| Languages: |
English |
Regional Urology
Regional Urology
Regional Urology
Biographical Sketch
J. Stephen Jones, MD, is Chairman of the Department of Regional Urology of Glickman Urological and Kidney Institute at Cleveland Clinic, and is Associate Professor of Surgery (Urology) at Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine at Case Western Reserve University.
He earned a Bachelor of Science in Zoology at the J. William Fulbright College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Arkansas and a medical degree at UAMS. After completing a six year urology residency at Vanderbilt University in 1992, he joined the Springfield Clinic in Missouri.
Four years later, he assumed Chairmanship of that program, when it became one of the largest urology departments in North America. Under his Chairmanship, the Department of Urological Surgery became the highest rated non-academic urology program in America, according to U.S.News & World Report.
With specialty interests in urological oncology and male sterilization, he holds appointment in the Section of Urological Oncology. He serves on both the CCF Division of Surgery Clinical Council and Regional Council.
In addition to clinical & administrative responsibilities, he is involved in basic science and clinical research involving bladder & prostate cancer, voiding dysfunction, and male sterilization. His work of over 60 peer-reviewed and over 20 non-peer-reviewed publications has been in the Journal of Urology, Urology, BJU International, Journal of Endourology, Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Diseases, AUA Update, the American Journal of Urological Reviews, the Journal of Andrology, and Lasers in Surgery and Medicine, and he is the author of almost twenty book chapters.
His book for the lay public, "The Complete Prostate Book" (Prometheus Books, Amherst N.Y. Foreword by Coach Rick Pitino), was published in August of 2005. His previous book, "Overcoming Impotence" (Prometheus Books, Amherst N.Y. Foreword by Senator Bob Dole), was published in 2003. He is Associate Editor of Operative Urology at the Cleveland Clinic (Humana Press) and Senior Editor of Prostate Biopsy: Techniques, Indications, and Complications (Humana).
He serves as the Editor of Urology News, as Associate Editor of Urology, on the Editorial Board of BJU International, Advisory Board of Maximum Fitness Magazine, Charter Member Editorial Board, Your Health Now (Subsidiary of Merck Manual), and is a former editorial board member for Urology Times. In addition, he is the Chairman of the Cryo Online Database (COLD) national registry.
Professional Highlights
- Chairman, Department of Regional Urology
- Associate/Section Editor: Urology (Gold Journal)
- Chairman: International COLD Registry Board
- Editorial Board BJU International
- Editor: Urology News
Education & Fellowships
| Medical School: | University of Arkansas College of Medicine, Little Rock, AR |
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| Internship: | Vanderbilt University Hospital, General Surgery, Nashville, TN |
| Residency: | Vanderbilt University Hospital, General Surgery/Urology, Nashville, TN |
| Other Education: | (Undergraduate) University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Fayetteville, AR |
Certifications
Specialty Interests
Elevated psa, prostate cancer, bladder cancer, robotic and nerve-sparing prostatectomy, vasectomy and sterilization.
Innovations & Patents
Dr. Jones was the first to describe the following surgical developments:
- Office-based saturation biopsy for prostate cancer detection
- Percutaneous no-scalpel vasectomy
- Absorbable sling to enhance early return of continence following radical prostatectomy in high risk patients
- Technique to reduce risk of rectourethral fistula during cryotherapy for prostate cancer
- Use of video monitor distraction to reduce discomfort of cystoscopy
Awards & Honors
- Innovator Award, Cleveland Clinic, 2004
- Teacher of the Year Award, 2003
- Honorable Mention, Journal of Urology Reviewer, 2006
Professional Memberships
- American Urological Association, Voting Member 1994-Present
- Society of Urologic Oncology 2005-Present
- Societe Internationale d'Urologie, Member 2006-Present
- Southwest Oncology Group (SWOG) 2004-Present
- International Continence Society 2003-Present
Specializes in Diseases and Conditions
Specializes in Services
Industry Relationships
Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists may collaborate with the pharmaceutical or medical device industries to help develop medical breakthroughs or provide medical education about recent trends. The collaborations are reviewed as part of the Cleveland Clinic’s procedures. The Cleveland Clinic publicly discloses payments to its physicians and scientists for speaking and consulting of $5,000 or more per year, and any equity, royalties, and fiduciary relationships in companies with which they collaborate. In publicly disclosing this information, the Cleveland Clinic tries to provide information as accurately as possible about its doctors’ connections with industry and those of their immediate family members. As of 9/23/2008, Dr. Jones has reported the financial relationships with the companies listed below. Patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by the Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about the Cleveland Clinic’s policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our
Integrity in Innovation page.
Consulting. Dr. Jones receives fees of $5,000 or more per year as a paid consultant or speaker for the following companies:
- Abbott
- Endocare, Inc.
- Pfizer Inc.
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