Christopher B. Jones, MD

Dr. Chris Jones is a medical oncologist and hematologist. He treats all types of cancer and blood disorders.
Specialties & Conditions
- All Forms of Cancer
- Hematologic Cancers
- Hematologic Diseases
- Lung Cancer
- Lung Metastases
- Lung Nodules
- Mesothelioma
- Pleural Effusion
Research Areas
- Medical Oncology and Hematology
Special Interests
I am a clinical hematology/oncology physician. I see all types of hematologic disorders and every type of cancer. I am interested in cooperative group oncology clinical trials to promote best practice in oncology. I strive to perform top-notch care in a compassionate manner.
Education
Education
- 1997
- University of Miami School of Medicine, Miami, FL
Residency
- 2003
- Brooke Army Medical Center, Ft. Sam Houston, TX, Hematology/Oncology
- 2000
- Tripler Army Medical Center, Tripler, HI, Internal Medicine
Awards & Recognition
2021: 5280 Magazine Selection for Top Doctor in Denver
2019: Berris Award for Colorado Cancer Research Program Member displaying vision; leadership; commitment of time and resources; and for being a true cancer warrior
2005-2006: UTHSCA Outstanding Faculty Award for 3rd year Medical Student
2005: Bronze Star, Operation Iraqi Freedom II
2000: William J Uphouse Award for most compassionate physician
Board Certification
2003: Medical Oncology
2003: Hematology
2000: Internal Medicine
Professional Memberships
ASCO
American Society Hematology
Publications
Schwartz Garry H and Jones Christopher B. et al. A Phase I and Pharmacokinetic Study of Non-polyglutamatible Thymidylate Synthase Inhibitor ZD9331 and Docetaxel in Patients with Advanced Solid Malignancies. Investigational New Drugs 22: 437-448, 2004.
Mita AC, Hammond LA, Jones CB et al. Phase I and Pharmacokinetic Study of Tasidotin Hydrochloride (ILX651), a Third Generation Dolastatin-15 Analogue, Administered Weekly for 3 Weeks Every 28 Days in Patients with Advanced Solid Tumors. Clinical Cancer Research. 12: 5207-5215, 2006.
R.F. Setlik, G. Preston, C.B Jones et al. A Phase I Study of the Effects of Hepatic Impairment on the Pharmacokinetic (PK) and Safety of Satraplatin in Patients with Refractory Non-Hematologic Cancer. ASCO Clinical Proceedings, Abstract #2045, 2006
Shumway NM, Jones CB, and Terrazzino S. Randomized pilot study comparing aprepitant to olanzapine for treatment of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. ASCO Clinical Proceedings, Abstract 9633, 2009
Teaching & Professional Positions
2021: Director, Brain Cancer Services, Ridley Tree Cancer Center
2021: Director, Leukemia Services, Ridley Tree Cancer Center
2015-2021: Director, NJH Extra-Thoracic Oncology Research Program
2015-2021: Lutheran Medical Center Breast Cancer Leadership Committee
2012-2015: Levine Cancer Institute, Leukemia Committee
2012-2015: Levine Cancer Institute, Upper/Lower GI Cancer Committee
2012-2015: Levine Cancer Institute, Genetic Committee
2008-2015: Levine Cancer Institute Breast Cancer Leadership Committee
2007-2008: Chief, Hematology/Oncology Services, Brooke Army Medical Center
2006-2008: Assistant Program Director, SAUSWEC Hematology/Oncology Fellowship
2005-2008: BAMC Breast Cancer Tumor Board Director
2004-2005: Chief Medical Services, 115th Field Hospital
2003-2008: BAMC General Surgery Tumor Board Oncology Director
Languages
English, Italian
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Contact Information
- Office: 303.232.0602
Locations
- Western Hematology & Medical Oncology
400 Indiana Street
Red Rocks Medical Center #230
Golden, CO 80401
Patient Ratings
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Patient Comments
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National Jewish Health Patient – March, 2025
Top notch!
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National Jewish Health Patient – March, 2025
Dr Jones is an excellent doctor and really took the time to explain everything to me. This really helped me understand my condition and reduced my anxiety.Fantastic doctor
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National Jewish Health Patient – March, 2025
My first visit, nothing more until test results are completed and reviewed
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National Jewish Health Patient – March, 2025
Dr. Jones is exceptional in how he relates, shares what he sees, converses about my condition; actually gave me information I was unaware of. I trust him deeply to be my Dr.
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National Jewish Health Patient – March, 2025
Dr.Jones end staff listen well to my needs and desires!
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National Jewish Health Patient – March, 2025
Dr. Jones and the staff are extremely professional and always take time to explain things clearly to me.
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National Jewish Health Patient – March, 2025
Answered all my questions and explained everything in detail.
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National Jewish Health Patient – March, 2025
This appt was so reassuring allowing me to take a breath.
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National Jewish Health Patient – March, 2025
I appreciate the care that Dr.Jones brings to me.
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National Jewish Health Patient – March, 2025
Dr. Jones always gives 100% during our appointment. He listens intently and gives lots of good information, insights and suggestions. He really cares!
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National Jewish Health Patient – March, 2025
For each possibility forward, Dr Jones explained the process and the steps involved. He is a blessing.
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National Jewish Health Patient – March, 2025
Dr Jones is amazing. He's a very great doctor in that he explains things in a way you can understand and has a very caring manner.
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National Jewish Health Patient – March, 2025
Dr Jones is truly the BEST knowledge, explanation, expertise, time given, caring and overall a great doctor and a wonderful man.
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National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2025
Dr. Jones is incredibly kind and very informative. He spent a long time talking with me about my situation. He respected my own knowledge of my health issues. I am very grateful to have him on my team.
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National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2025
Had an excellent visit and felt assured I was in "good" hands as they say.
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National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2025
Every time I was at the Lakewood office there was a different care provider. Finally, this time the CP was excellent. Keep Christopher Jones happy and at NJH. He took the time to actually explain what and why of my condition, offered options, and took the necessary time. I now have a much better opinions of NJH.
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National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2025
Dr. Jones was phenomenal. Truly top notch with patient interaction. Best I've ever seen!!
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National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2025
Met with Dr. Jones for the first time on 2/7/2025, and was very pleased with the time and explanations of what was going on with my condition. Thank you.
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National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2025
Excellent kind professional care by Dr. Jones.
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National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2025
Dr. Jones was very informative
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National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2025
We were overwhelmed by care and compassion combined with Dr. Jones' obvious professional expertise.
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National Jewish Health Patient – January, 2025
Dr. Jones is awesome he is always most attentive & encouraging.
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National Jewish Health Patient – January, 2025
In the few years since my diagnosis this was the clearest explanation of my situation I have received
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National Jewish Health Patient – January, 2025
I'm so happy doc. Jones is back. It made my day seeing him! He is caring and compassionate, patient and understanding. He is a true angel
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National Jewish Health Patient – January, 2025
Good
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National Jewish Health Patient – January, 2025
Dr Jones was very knowledgeable, in layman terms, and was able to provide me with the best understanding of past and present conditions and what future may hold.
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National Jewish Health Patient – January, 2025
I have received nothing but the best since I have been a patient or many years
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National Jewish Health Patient – January, 2025
Great job
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National Jewish Health Patient – January, 2025
First time meeting with Dr. Jones and it was a really good discussion and he was interested in what I had to say.
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National Jewish Health Patient – January, 2025
First visit with Dr Jones who replaces Dr Kantor. He was EXTREMELY helpful and personable.
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National Jewish Health Patient – January, 2025
Great, the best in 13 months of care!
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National Jewish Health Patient – January, 2025
Dr Jones was wonderful!
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National Jewish Health Patient – January, 2025
Dr. Jones is great! He takes the time to sit down and discuss options. He has a great bedside manner and is interested in getting to know his patients. This provides a great foundation for ensuring patients get what they need. I am grateful to have Dr. Jones on my treatment team.
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National Jewish Health Patient – January, 2025
I had never met Dr. Jones before, Dr.Assad had referred me to him, he was very pleasant person, easy to talk to.
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National Jewish Health Patient – January, 2025
It was a good experience
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National Jewish Health Patient – December, 2024
Dr Jones is great!!!
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National Jewish Health Patient – December, 2024
Excellent
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National Jewish Health Patient – December, 2024
I am not in pain
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National Jewish Health Patient – December, 2024
Great doctor
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National Jewish Health Patient – December, 2024
Dr Jones took his time, listened never felt rushed! Explained things to understand and very knowledgeable.
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National Jewish Health Patient – December, 2024
Not being treated for an issue related to Cancer. Dr. Jones addressed my concerns and the reason I was referred to this service.
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National Jewish Health Patient – December, 2024
Dr. Jones is always so patient and helpful
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National Jewish Health Patient – December, 2024
Dr Jones is a wonderful Dr.
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National Jewish Health Patient – November, 2024
I am very glad to have Dr.Jones to work with again.
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National Jewish Health Patient – November, 2024
Doctor Jones is the best!! He is a caring and knowledgeable doctor who communicates well with patients and I am happy and trust his advice.
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National Jewish Health Patient – November, 2024
Dr. Jones took the time to discuss the medical reason I was there for and also some other problems I was having
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National Jewish Health Patient – November, 2024
Everyone from up front to the to the back end have been very nice and grateful every question I ask have been answered
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National Jewish Health Patient – October, 2024
"Very Good" is not an adequate category. "6 Excellent" would best describe categories I would choose!
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National Jewish Health Patient – October, 2024
So great to see Dr. Jones again after so long!
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National Jewish Health Patient – October, 2024
Wonderful doctor, very kind and patient, and very knowable.
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National Jewish Health Patient – October, 2024
Writing out my questions are helpful and then they all get answere. Otherwise I feel a little rushed and wish the doctor had asked more questions.
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National Jewish Health Patient – October, 2024
I am only having checkups at this time.
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National Jewish Health Patient – October, 2024
I really liked Dr. Jones and feel confident that he will listen and work with me.
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National Jewish Health Patient – October, 2024
Dr Jones was excellent. I feel like I will have the best quality of care with him and his staff.
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National Jewish Health Patient – October, 2024
This was a routine follow up. Treatment had been successful and no malignancies had been detected.
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National Jewish Health Patient – September, 2024
Excellent explanations of the treatment of my cancer. Dr. Jones was fantastic. I was so impressed with his knowledge and compassion.
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National Jewish Health Patient – September, 2024
Dr. Jones is the third oncologist I have had. He anticipated my questions and answered them completely; he listened - really listened - to what I had to say; and he is easy to talk to.
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National Jewish Health Patient – July, 2024
This is one of this things I appreciate so much and this visit was another example of how long my visits are and how thoroughly they listen and understand and help find the best testing or treatment.
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National Jewish Health Patient – July, 2024
I never felt rushed, Dr Jones is what every doctor should be. Took time to listen and explained my condition well.
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National Jewish Health Patient – May, 2024
Best.
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National Jewish Health Patient – April, 2024
Dr Mushtaq and Dr Jones are GREAT. They both listen to your concerns and take the appropriate steps to resolve any problems.
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National Jewish Health Patient – April, 2024
Once again all the care providers at National Jewish are above and beyond my regular care. You are very fortunate to have this team as am I.
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National Jewish Health Patient – April, 2024
Both of my drs. are an A+ doctors - I couldn't ask for anything!
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National Jewish Health Patient – March, 2024
He was phenomenal.