Kristen E. Jones
Experienced in Chiari Malformation

Dr. Kristen E. Jones

Neurosurgery | General Surgery
Duke Health
Duke Spine Center - Clinic 1B/1C
40 Duke Medicine Cir, 
Durham, NC 
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Experienced in Chiari Malformation
Duke Health
Duke Spine Center - Clinic 1B/1C
40 Duke Medicine Cir, 
Durham, NC 
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Overview

I listen to my patients' goals and concerns to create a treatment strategy that respects each patient's wishes. I focus on every detail of care to help achieve the best possible outcome, with a customized plan for each individual. I communicate in a straightforward manner to help my patients understand their condition and options. Outside of work, I enjoy riding my horses in jumping competitions across the country and volunteering at a therapeutic horseback riding program for people with traumatic injuries.

Dr. Jones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. Her top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Chiari Malformation, Lordosis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

Specialties
Neurosurgery
General Surgery
Licenses
Neurological Surgery in MN
Board Certifications
American Board Of Neurological Surgery, Neurological Surgery
Fellowships
Orthopaedic Spinal Deformity, University of Minnesota
Hospital Affiliations
Duke University Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

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Locations

Duke Spine Center - Clinic 1B/1C
40 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
Call: 919-613-0444
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