Dr. Jones is a native of Central Georgia with more than 40 years of experience as a cardiologist. She is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She was the first female cardiologist to begin practicing in Middle Georgia in 1984. She was also the first cardiologist in the region to have hands-on experience with an angioplasty balloon, which occurred during her fellowship training in 1984. She has been instrumental in taking cardiac care to surrounding outlying communities in Central Georgia.