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Kristen Jones

Associate Professor of Neurosurgery
Neurosurgery

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.

My research focuses on improving the quality and safety of care that patients receive in spine surgery. We are working to develop best practices and care pathways to minimize complications and improve outcomes for patients undergoing complex spine surgery.

Office Hours


Duke Spine Center - Clinic 1B/1C
40 Duke Medicine Circle
Durham, NC 27710

Appointments: 919-684-7777
Referral Fax: 919-668-1221

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Associate Professor of Neurosurgery · 2025 - Present Neurosurgery, Neurosurgery
Associate Professor in Orthopaedic Surgery · 2025 - Present Orthopaedic Surgery, Clinical Science Departments

Recent Publications


The Role of Minimally Invasive Surgery in Spinal Trauma: A Review of Techniques, Outcomes, and Limitations.

Journal Article Neurosurgery · March 1, 2025 Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) has significantly revolutionized spine surgery by reducing morbidity, minimizing tissue damage, and improving postoperative outcomes compared with traditional open surgeries. Although MIS is well-documented for degenerative ... Full text Link to item Cite

Sacropelvic Fixation with Porous Fusion/Fixation Screws: A Technical Note and Retrospective Review.

Journal Article World Neurosurg · October 2024 OBJECTIVE: The goal of this study was to analyze our initial experience using a novel porous fusion/fixation screw (PFFS) for pelvic fixation and determine our rate of screw malposition requiring intraoperative repositioning. METHODS: We reviewed 83 consec ... Full text Link to item Cite

Rapid response during spinal deformity surgery can successfully save spinal cord function using intraoperative monitoring.

Conference Spine Journal · September 1, 2024 This abstract contains content that is significantly similar to the authors' previously published abstract in the Global Spine Journal Rapid Fire. For access to the original publication, please visit the following DOI: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti ... Full text Open Access Cite
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Education, Training & Certifications


Tulane University, School of Medicine · 2007 M.D.
University of Notre Dame · 2002 B.Sc. (hons)