J. Jones

J. Stephen Jones, MD, FACS is the President and CEO of Inova Health System, the leading nonprofit healthcare provider in the Washington, DC region.12 Here are some key details about Dr. Jones:

Professional Background

Dr. Jones has been serving as President and CEO of Inova Health System since April 2018.1 Prior to joining Inova, he held several leadership positions at Cleveland Clinic, including:

• President of Cleveland Clinic Regional Hospitals and Family Health Centers (2014-2018)
• Chief of Regional Surgical Operations
• Chair of the Urology Department

He is also a board-certified practicing urological surgeon and a Professor of Surgery at the University of Virginia.2

Education and Expertise

• MD from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
• MBA from Case Western Reserve University
• BS in Zoology from University of Arkansas
• Completed residency at Vanderbilt University

Dr. Jones is an accomplished medical researcher and author. He has:

• Published over 200 peer-reviewed manuscripts and 40+ book chapters
• Authored two books and edited five medical textbooks
• Serves as editor-in-chief of the American Urological Association journal Urology Practice2

Leadership and Achievements

Under Dr. Jones' leadership, Inova Health System has achieved notable milestones:

• Received "Straight A" ratings by Leapfrog since 2018
• Became the first and only large health system in America to have every hospital rated five stars by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in 20202

Dr. Jones is actively involved in healthcare leadership beyond Inova, serving on boards of organizations like the American Medical Group Association (AMGA) and the Greater Washington Partnership.2