Dawn Jones, MD

Dr. Dawn Jones recently joined Highlands Oncology as a Breast Surgical Oncologist. She brings more than 25 years of experience in general surgery, breast care, and breast oncology, with a long-standing commitment to improving outcomes for women through compassionate, evidence-based care.

Dr. Jones earned her Doctor of Medicine through the University of Missouri–Kansas City’s combined BA/MD program and completed her General Surgery Residency at Western Reserve Care System in Youngstown, Ohio. She went on to complete a Breast Surgical Oncology Fellowship at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, where she specialized in advanced breast cancer surgery and multidisciplinary care coordination.

Throughout her career, Dr. Jones has held numerous leadership positions in both clinical practice and cancer program development. She served as Co-Director of the Olathe Breast Center, where she helped the center achieve NAPBC Breast Center Accreditation and contributed to receiving the Women’s Choice Award for Best Breast Centers. At Lawrence Memorial Hospital, she served as Director of the LMH Breast Center, where she established the Breast Tumor Conference and integrated nurse navigation into the breast cancer program.

Dr. Jones is Board Certified in General Surgery, a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and a member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons, holding certification in Breast Ultrasound. Her areas of expertise include breast cancer surgery, benign breast disease, high-risk breast evaluation, and oncoplastic techniques.

Dedicated to education and community engagement, Dr. Jones has served as a mentor for students interested in medicine and surgery, participated in numerous community health initiatives, and volunteered with organizations including the American Cancer Society and Heartland Community Church.

Dr. Jones is committed to providing personalized, patient-centered surgical care and guiding patients through every step of their breast cancer journey with skill, compassion, and understanding.