Amy Jones

Amy Jones, M.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center and a member of the Division of Hematology and Oncology. She specializes in gastrointestinal malignancies, sarcoma, melanoma, and cancer care for underserved populations. Dr. Jones' professional roles include Medical Director of the Inpatient Hematology-Oncology Unit at Parkland Health & Hospital System and Program Director of the Hematology-Oncology Fellowship Program at UT Southwestern. She holds leadership positions in national organizations including the National Comprehensive Cancer Network's Cancer in People with HIV/Kaposi Sarcoma Panel and co-chairs the Parkland Cancer Improvement Committee.

Education: B.S. in Biology (Duke University), M.D. (UT Southwestern), Internal Medicine Residency (Duke University), Hematology-Oncology Fellowship (MD Anderson Cancer Center, serving as Chief Fellow for quality improvement).

Research focuses on improving cancer care access, optimizing treatment protocols for gastrointestinal cancers, and advancing personalized therapies. Her work bridges clinical oncology with healthcare system improvements, including infusion pathway efficiency and dietitian service access initiatives. Recent studies explore genomic profiling in early-onset cancers and novel immunotherapy combinations.

Scientific achievements include the 2022 Texas Monthly Rising Star award and the Niarchos Grant for Quality Improvement. Over 30 peer-reviewed articles address topics ranging from radiation therapy innovations to racial disparities in cancer outcomes. She contributes to medical education through fellowship course direction and clinical mentorship.

Administrative leadership spans quality improvement initiatives, clinical program development, and multidisciplinary tumor board participation. Her work emphasizes addressing inequities through evidence-based interventions in safety-net healthcare systems.