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Dr. Kory Jones, MD, FACS

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Specializes in: General Surgery and Surgical Oncology (Cancer Surgery)

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine (2002)

Professional interests include: skin-sparing mastectomy, nipple-sparing mastectomy, mastectomy (breast removal surgery), and more.

515 West Mayfield Road Suite 101
Arlington, TX 76014

(817) 200-3090

Dr. Kory Jones, MD, FACS is a general surgeon in Arlington, TX specializing in general surgery and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). She graduated from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine in 2002 and has 24 years of experience. Dr. Kory Jones, MD, FACS is affiliated with Texas Health Resources, Medical City Healthcare, Medical City Las Colinas, USMD Hospital at Arlington, Texas Oncology and Methodist Health System.

Office Locations

Texas Oncology

515 West Mayfield Road Suite 101
Arlington, TX 76014

(817) 200-3090

(817) 664-4414

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7200 State Highway 161 Suite 300
Irving, TX 75039

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USMD Hospital at Arlington

801 West Interstate 20
Arlington, TX 76017

(817) 646-5200

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Some issues Dr. Kory Jones, MD, FACS can help you with:

Breast Biopsy

Breast biopsy is a procedure where a small sample of tissue is collected from the breast for testing. A physician may prescribe a breast biopsy for a variety of reasons, but they are most frequently prescribed for a lump found in the breast. Biopsy samples extracted are examined by pathologists in a laboratory setting and are tested to determine if they are cancerous or benign, or indicative of some other condition. Depending on the lab results, physicians may prescribe additional treatment. Other circumstances which may prompt a breast biopsy include:

Mammograms that detect other unusual features in the chest, such as a cyst or calcium deposit
Breast scans or ultrasounds that display abnormalities
Nipple changes, such as scaling, crusting, or bloody discharge

Breast biopsies are collected through several different procedures and the specific type of biopsy that a patient receives depends on the size, location, and features of a breast lump or irregularity. The three main methods of collecting a breast biopsy include:

Fine needle aspiration (FNA biopsy), where a thin needle is directed into a breast lump or abnormality, extracting a small sample of tissue or liquid
Core needle biopsy (CNB biopsy), where a hollow needle is directed into a breast lump or abnormality, extracting cylinders of tissue called "cores"
Open (surgical) biopsy, where a breast lump is removed through an incision in the breast

Fine needle aspiration (FNA) and core needle biopsy (CNB) are sometimes image-guided, where a mammogram, ultrasound, or MRI helps direct the physician performing the needle extraction.

Fine needle aspiration, the most common biopsy method, generally requires few patient preparations. It is recommended patients avoid using lotion, deodorant, and perfume prior to their biopsy procedure. FNA biopsy is performed with local anesthesia (topical numbing cream) and typically has a quick recovery, but patients may experience soreness for a few days. Core needle biopsy extracts slightly more tissue than an FNA biopsy.

Open (surgical) biopsy is more invasive and requires general anesthesia, where patients are put to sleep during the procedure. Patients must fast prior to the surgery. After the biopsy is performed, patients are monitored in a recovery room for a time before being discharged, when they will need someone else to provide transportation.

Although some may consider breast biopsy to be a simple procedure, it can catch critical issues - particularly breast cancer - that impact wellness. If a breast biopsy reveals an underlying condition like life-threatening cancer, patients can receive the diagnosis and medical treatment that is necessary for their long-term health.

Mastectomy (Breast Removal Surgery)

Mastectomy is the surgical removal of all or part of the breasts, most frequently associated with breast cancer treatment (for both male and female breast cancer patients). Breast cancer patients who receive a mastectomy typically have undergone other treatments, such as chemotherapy, radiation, and less invasive breast-conserving surgery (lumpectomy). If these treatments are unsuccessful, oncologists may eventually prescribe a mastectomy. Other conditions that may prompt a mastectomy include:

Two or more cancerous regions in the same breast
Inability to receive chemotherapy or radiation therapy
High likelihood of recurring breast cancer
Large tumor that is bigger than two inches across
Pregnancy that prohibits radiation therapy
Preexisting conditions like lupus or scleroderma

Notably, some patients may elect to undergo mastectomy without a breast cancer diagnosis. Preventative (prophylactic) mastectomy is performed on those with a high risk of breast cancer, such as having a family history of the disease or carrying the breast cancer BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene. Preventative mastectomy substantially reduces one's chances of developing breast cancer in the future, but it cannot wholly prevent it.

Surgical oncologists perform several types of mastectomies, depending upon the severity of the breast cancer (including factors such as its location and spread), as well as the patients' own aesthetic and personal choices. The six main types of mastectomy include:

Total mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes an entire breast, including parts like the pectoral chest muscle, skin, and nipple.
Radical mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes the entire breast, underarm lymph nodes, pectoral chest muscles, and outer skin and nipple. One of the most invasive forms of mastectomy, radical mastectomy is infrequently performed.
Modified radical mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist completes a total mastectomy and also removes the underarm lymph nodes. This procedure is slightly less invasive than radical mastectomy.
Skin-sparing mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes cancerous breast tissue and nipple, but leaves most of breast skin. This method is used in conjunction with breast reconstruction, as implants can be added below the skin. Skin-sparing mastectomy often requires a treatment team with a surgical oncologist and a plastic surgeon experienced in breast procedures.
Nipple-sparing mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes cancerous breast tissue and leaves the nipple and most of the breast skin. This method is only available to patients in the early stages of breast cancer. Similar to skin-sparing mastectomy, this procedure is frequently performed with breast reconstruction.

Any of these procedures can be done on both breasts, in which case the procedure would be known as a double mastectomy. For example, a surgical oncologist might perform a total or nipple-sparing mastectomy on both breasts. Double mastectomies are often used as a preventive surgery for those who are at risk of developing breast cancer later on in life.

Patients have one or two days of hospital stay before returning home from their mastectomy procedures. Full recovery can take several months, but some patients find they are able to resume normal activity within one month of their mastectomy. Patients are advised to limit arm and chest movements whenever possible.

After surgery, patients must also adjust to changes in their appearance. While some patients choose to receive breast reconstruction, other patients may decide to wear prosthetic breasts or will simply embrace their new chest.

Mastectomies permit patients to conquer cancer and lead healthy, thriving lives as breast cancer survivors.

In The News

“Those are ominous words we are using," said Dr. Kory Jones, a breast surgeon and breast program medical director at Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital. "”—"Fort Worth woman survives two life-threatening conditions in one year", Fort Worth Star-Telegram, November 2013

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Kory Jones, MD, FACS in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

deep lymph node biopsy

lymph node biopsy

open lymph node biopsy

sentinel lymph node mapping

surgical lymph node biopsy

In 2023, Dr. Kory Jones, MD, FACS had a list price for deep lymph node biopsy, lymph node biopsy, open lymph node biopsy, sentinel lymph node mapping, and surgical lymph node biopsy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Texas. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

lymph node excision

lymph node procedures

In 2023, Dr. Kory Jones, MD, FACS had a list price for lymph node excision, and lymph node procedures that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Texas. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kory Jones, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Arlington, TX during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, excision and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kory Jones, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	25
cancer surgery	25
catheterization	12
diagnostic procedures	30
doctor visit	158
excision	55
hospital care	113
inpatient care	113
lymph node procedures	30
open surgery	30

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kory Jones, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Arlington, TX during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, excision and breast procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kory Jones, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	27
cancer surgery	27
diagnostic procedures	24
doctor visit	144
excision	51
hospital care	70
inpatient care	70
lymph node procedures	24
open surgery	24

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kory Jones, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	22
Female	122

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	122
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	64
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	20
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kory Jones, MD, FACS in 2013

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	32
Dementia	14
Cancer	58

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kory Jones, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Arlington, TX during 2014 were excision, breast procedures, cancer surgery and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kory Jones, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	38
cancer surgery	38
diagnostic procedures	25
doctor visit	172
excision	63
lymph node procedures	25
open surgery	25

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kory Jones, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	13
Female	126

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	113
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	69
From 75 to 84	36
85 and over	19
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kory Jones, MD, FACS in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	27
Dementia	10
Cancer	65

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kory Jones, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Arlington, TX during 2015 were excision, lymph node procedures, breast procedures and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kory Jones, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	37
cancer surgery	37
diagnostic procedures	26
doctor visit	170
excision	63
lymph node procedures	52
open surgery	26

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kory Jones, MD, FACS.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	220
Black	0
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	150
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	34
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kory Jones, MD, FACS in 2015

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	67

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kory Jones, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Arlington, TX during 2016 were excision, lymph node procedures, breast procedures and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kory Jones, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	41
cancer surgery	41
catheterization	16
diagnostic procedures	35
doctor visit	217
excision	76
lymph node procedures	68
open surgery	35

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kory Jones, MD, FACS.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	113
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kory Jones, MD, FACS in 2016

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kory Jones, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Arlington, TX during 2017 were excision, lymph node procedures, breast procedures and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kory Jones, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	32
cancer surgery	32
catheterization	13
diagnostic procedures	29
doctor visit	212
excision	61
lymph node procedures	57
open surgery	29

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kory Jones, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	11
Female	136

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	120
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kory Jones, MD, FACS in 2017

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	74

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kory Jones, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Arlington, TX during 2018 were excision, lymph node procedures, breast procedures and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kory Jones, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	39
cancer surgery	39
catheterization	13
diagnostic procedures	26
doctor visit	216
excision	65
lymph node procedures	52
open surgery	26

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kory Jones, MD, FACS.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	130
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	90
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kory Jones, MD, FACS in 2018

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	26
Dementia	8
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kory Jones, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Arlington, TX during 2019 were excision, lymph node procedures, breast procedures and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kory Jones, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	27
cancer surgery	27
diagnostic procedures	23
doctor visit	203
excision	50
lymph node procedures	45
open surgery	23

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kory Jones, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	12
Female	130

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	112
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kory Jones, MD, FACS in 2019

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kory Jones, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Arlington, TX during 2020 were excision, lymph node procedures, breast procedures and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kory Jones, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	22
cancer surgery	22
catheterization	11
diagnostic procedures	18
doctor visit	195
excision	40
lymph node procedures	36
open surgery	18

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kory Jones, MD, FACS.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	108
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kory Jones, MD, FACS in 2020

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	33
Dementia	8
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kory Jones, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Arlington, TX during 2021 were breast procedures, cancer surgery, excision and lymph node procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kory Jones, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	16
cancer surgery	16
doctor visit	173
excision	16
lymph node procedures	11

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kory Jones, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	12
Female	121

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	101
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	72
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kory Jones, MD, FACS in 2021

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kory Jones, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Arlington, TX during 2022 were breast procedures, cancer surgery and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kory Jones, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	17
cancer surgery	17
doctor visit	176
excision	17

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kory Jones, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	12
Female	117

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	103
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	73
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kory Jones, MD, FACS in 2022

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kory Jones, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Kory Jones, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Arlington, TX were hospital care, inpatient care, excision and lymph node procedures.

breast procedures	29
cancer surgery	29
catheterization	13
diagnostic procedures	26
doctor visit	185
excision	50
hospital care	91
inpatient care	91
lymph node procedures	40
open surgery	26

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kory Jones, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	7
Female	68

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	4
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	112
Hispanic	2
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	41
85 and over	6
Less than 65	4
65 to 74	75

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kory Jones, MD, FACS From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kory Jones, MD, FACS treated were cancer, hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	4
Cancer	64
Dementia	3

Education & Training

Dr. Kory Jones, MD, FACS graduated from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine in 2002. She completed residency at Methodist Dallas Medical Center. She is certified by the Board Certification: General Surgery and has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine (2002)

Residency: Methodist Dallas Medical Center

Board Certification: Board Certification: General Surgery

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Kory Jones, MD, FACS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Texas Health Resources

Medical City Healthcare

Medical City Las Colinas

USMD Hospital at Arlington

Texas Oncology

Methodist Health System

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Kory Jones, MD, FACS. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Focal Therapeutics, Inc.	$1,074 BioZorb $1,074
Medtronic Xomed, Inc.	$1,021 Advanced Energy Cutting Device $1,021
LIFECELL CORPORATION	$887 AlloDerm $490	STRATTICE $377	Spy $19
Allergan Inc.	$423 STRATTICE $288	AlloDerm $92	STRATTICE LAP $18	SERI $13	BOTOX $12
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$198 NASCOBAL $198
Other	$2,347 Da Vinci Surgical System $193	Ovitex $176	PINPOINT $125	ENDOFLIP $108	Perjeta $96	Other $1,650

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$4,923
Travel and Lodging	$940
Entertainment	$44
Education	$42

Biography

Dr. Kory Jones is a specialist in general surgery and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). Dr. Jones's areas of expertise include quadrantectomy, second opinions, and metastatic breast cancer. She is affiliated with Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital, Texas Oncology, and Methodist Health System. She is a graduate of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine and a graduate of Methodist Dallas Medical Center's residency program.