Summary

As a thoracic surgeon for more than 15 years, I have devoted my clinical practice to diagnosing and treating patients with lung cancer, esophageal cancer, mesothelioma, and all other cancers of the chest cavity. In addition to serving as Chief of Thoracic Surgery, I am the Surgical Director of the Thoracic Oncology Program at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.1
  • 37 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University of North Carolina
  • 6 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 12 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Insurance Plans Accepted by David R. Jones

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage (City of NY retirees only starting 9/1/23)
  • AetnaHMO
  • AetnaPOS
  • AetnaPPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield New York
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield states outside of NY/NJ
  • Blue Cross Health Plus
  • Carrum Health
  • Cigna
  • CignaHMO
  • CignaPOS
  • CignaPPO
  • ConnectiCare
  • Emblem
  • Emblem Essential
  • Emblem Medicare Advantage
  • EmblemHealth
  • EmblemHealthEPO
  • EmblemHealthHMO
  • EmblemHealthPOS
  • EmblemHealthPPO
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield (Wellpoint) EPO
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield (Wellpoint) HMO
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield (Wellpoint) POS
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield (Wellpoint) PPO
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Plus
  • Empire Blue Cross Medicare Advantage

Medical Specialties

David R. Jones has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

David R. Jones has the following 12 areas of expertise

  • Aneurysm
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Diabetes Complications
  • Esophagus Cancer (Esophogeal Neoplasm)
  • Gastrectomy (Stomach Removal)
  • Lung Cancer
  • Lung Transplantation
  • Oncologist
  • Pneumothorax
  • Thoracic Surgeon
  • Varicose Veins
  • Vascular Malformations

Certifications, License, & Education

37 Years Experience

David R. Jones holds an active medical license in the state of New York.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of New York that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at University of North Carolina in 1999.

Residency

Completed their residency at University of North Carolina in 1998 and West Virginia University in 1995.

Medical School

Graduated from West Virginia University in 1989.

NPI Number

David R. Jones' NPI number is 1538238142.

Other Providers at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer

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What languages does David Jones speak?
David Jones speaks English.
Which hospitals is David Jones affiliated with?
David Jones is affiliated with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
Does David Jones accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Yes, David Jones accepts virtual/telehealth appointments. Click the virtual visit button on their Vitals profile.

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