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Adam Jones

Adam Jones, MD

Oncologist and Chair, Georgia Lung Cancer Roundtable

Radiation Oncology Associates

Adam Jones, MD

Adam Jones

Oncologist and Chair, Georgia Lung Cancer Roundtable

Radiation Oncology Associates

Dr. Jones moved to Albany and joined Radiation Oncology Associates in 2014. He was raised in Statesboro, Georgia and attended the University of Georgia where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Biology.  He received his medical degree from Mercer University School of Medicine and his formal training in Radiation Oncology while attending the University of Minnesota.

Dr. Jones is an advocate for all health screenings.  “People deserve a fighting chance against cancer or any disease they may face.  It’s my calling to let folks know their options and get the best care possible.”

He is the leading physician advocate for Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital’s Lung Watch Cancer Screening Program and chair of the Georgia Lung Cancer Roundtable.  He participates in the Georgia Cancer Consortium and serves on its steering team. He also serves as a Georgia facilitator for ongoing American Cancer Society sponsored Lung Cancer ECHO Model™ that places emphasis on biomarker testing (a pilot program currently in Georgia, Kentucky and Mississippi only).

Dr. Jones and his partner Dr. William McAfee have published works on various topics in peer reviewed journals and have mentored medical students in their clinical research endeavors.  Both doctors value teaching students, cancer outcome research, and translational research.  

Dr. Jones is a member of the American Society of Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ASTRO) and is board certified by the American Board of Radiology (ABR). He is an appointed community faculty for Augusta University, Medical College of Georgia.

About Us

Georgia CORE announces the first annual Phillip H. Street Cancer Community Service Award and the 2023 Matt Mumber M.D. Award for Excellence in Cancer

After a months-long nomination and selection process, Georgia CORE is pleased to announce Tiah Tomlin-Harris the winner of the first award given in honor of the late Phillip Street. Together with CPNG, Georgia CORE also has awarded the 2023 Matt Mumber M.D. Award for Excellence in Cancer Patient Navigation to Emily Beard of Northside Hospital

12/06/2022

Looking Across Disciplines to Share the Breadth of Innovation in Cancer Care

On July 25, 2023, The American Journal of Managed Care® brought its Institute for Value-Based Medicine (IVBM) series to Atlanta, Georgia, where nnovation was on the agenda.

8/22/2023

DNA sequencing can lead to longer, better lives for cancer patients. But why do so few get it?

Guidelines now call for everyone diagnosed with advanced lung and colon cancer to get their tumor genetically sequenced, and increasingly, patients with earlier stage disease, as well.

6/09/2023

Georgia CORE releases report from Disparities in Cancer Clinical Trials Summit

On Sept. 30, Georgia's cancer experts shared advice and experiences with oncology providers, patient navigators and research managers - all to provide new ways to diversify participation in clinical trials. In February 2023, Georgia CORE issued a report with a recap and actions steps. Download the report >>

10/25/2022

Georgia CORE

 

Advancing Cancer Care through Partnerships and Innovation

Georgia CORE is a statewide nonprofit that leverages partnerships and innovation to attract more clinical trials, increase research, and promote education and early detection to improve cancer care for Georgians in rural, urban, and suburban communities across the state.