
Christopher M. Jones MD FACS (He/Him)
Transplantation
Professor, Surgery, University of Louisville School of Medicine; Director, U of L Health Trager Transplant Center
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200 Abraham Flexner WayLouisville, KY 40202
Phone+1 502-583-8303
Fax+1 502-587-4879
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Education & Training
UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical CenterFellowship, Transplantation, 2008 - 2010
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 2001 - 2008
Georgetown University School of MedicineClass of 2001
Brown UniversityBSc, Biochemistry, 1992 - 1996
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 2008 - Present
KY State Medical License 2010 - 2027
TN State Medical License 2006 - 2008
American Board of Surgery Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Allscripts Enterprise EHR, Allscripts, 2013-2014, 2016-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification Allscripts Enterprise EHR, Allscripts, 2013-2014, 2016-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Allscripts FollowMyHealth, Allscripts, 2013-2014, 2016-2017
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 3 citationsAssociation between echocardiographic features, troponin levels, and survival time in hospitalized COVID-19 patients with cardiovascular events.Stephen Furmanek, Vidyulata Salunkhe, Siddharth Pahwa, Harideep Samanapally, Pavani Nathala
Journal of Anesthesia and Translational Medicine. 2024-06-01 - Evaluating the Feasibility of a Novel Firearm Injury Prevention Program for Pre-adolescent Children Through Health Care and Community-Based Partnerships: TheProgram Pi...Karen Udoh, Caitlin Wessel, Rheyana Branch, Jessica Mahler, Joseph Holland
The American Surgeon. 2024-05-01 - 3 citationsDifferent clinical characteristics and outcomes of adult hospitalized SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia patients complicated by cardiovascular events during the first, delta and om...Lynn P Roser, Harideep Samanapally, T'shura Ali, Qian Xu, Yuchen Han
Frontiers in Epidemiology. 2024-01-01
Journal Articles
- High resolution imaging using the VisualSonics Vevo 2100 on isolated, perfused procine kidneys on mechanical circulatory supportLinsky PL, Choi Y, Ouseph R, Slaughter MS, Keller BB, Jones CM, ASAIO Journal, 5/8/2014
- Nutritional optimization prior to surgeryEvans DE, Martindale RG, Lazlo K, Jones CM, Nutrition in Clinical Practice, 1/1/2014
- An uncommon neurologic complication following orthotopic liver transplantationMunday G, Eng M, Klink F, Jones CM, American Journal of Transplantation, 1/1/2013
Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- Critical interaction between MELD and AFP in liver transplantation.Marvin MR, Ferguson N, Jones CM, Davis E, Cannon RM, Brock GN, World Transplant Congress, San Francisco, CA, 7/26/2014
- Initiation and early results of an alemtuzumab-induction program utilizing a Belatacept in kidney transplantation.Marvin MR, Eng M, Ouseph R, Jones CM, Davis E, Hughes M, World Transplant Congress, San Francisco, CA, 7/26/2014
- Fluoroquinolone prophylaxis is ineffective in preventing BK polyoma viremia after renal transplant.Eng M, Jones CM, Marvin MR, World Transplant Congress, San Francisco, CA, 7/26/2014
Lectures
- Surgery for portal hypertension. Is it history?Louisville, KY - 4/4/2014
- What’s new in nutrition for liver transplant patients. (Oral Presentation)Portland, Oregon - 8/1/2013
- Transplantation immunology: Organ and tissue transplantation immunosuppressive agents and their complications. (Oral presentation)7/1/2013
Other
- Organ donation and liver transplantation in the African-American Community.Jones CM, Urban Lifestylez Television Program
Louisville, Kentucky - 6/1/2013 - Organ donation and Gift of Life.Jones CM, Donate Life Celebration
Jewish Hospital, Louisville, Kentucky - 4/1/2013 - Organ donation. (Oral presentation)Jones CM, Dr. Gunther von Hagens’ BODY WORLDS Vital
Kentucky Science Center - 1/1/2013
Press Mentions
AI Isn't Replacing Leading Doctors—It's Making Them BetterAugust 14th, 2025
Jewish Hospital Celebrates 60 Years of Saving Lives Through Organ TransplantationOctober 17th, 2024
Proposed New CDC Guidelines for Treating Pain Would Encourage Use of Non-Opioid Therapies First, Avoid One-Size-Fits-All ApproachFebruary 13th, 2022
Professional Memberships
- American Society of Transplant SurgeonsMember
- International Liver Transplant societyMember
- Society of Black Academic SurgeonsMember
- Fellow
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