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Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Interventional Cardiology)American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Cardiovascular Disease)American Board of Internal MedicinePatient Rating
4.9 /5( out of 55 reviews )The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers.
The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
Patient Comments
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UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSGood, helpful conversation.
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSgood
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSGreat knowledge and the ability to explain treatment course
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALTara Jones was very informative and explained everything. She answered all my questions. I have so much faith in her. Very good doctor.
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALShe was very thorough explaining my upcoming procedure.
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALShe doesn't actually care about you if you have POTS. She treats you like just another client and doesn't actually listen to your complaints. She keeps pushing for things that you've already tried w no improvement. She just doesn't care.
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALDr. Jones is an excellent physician. She takes time to discuss concerns regarding my health.
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALDr. L Tara Jones, MD. is very personable, I felt like she anwsered my questions about my health , with sencerity, honesty and seriousness, helping me to understand the directions and self responsibility, I need to take for my heart and to live my best healthy life
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSIt was a very good experience . Came in quite nervous she was calm and very understanding to my questions
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALAs a new patient, Dr. Jones took the much needed time to listen to my immediate concerns. She made appropriate recommendations to address my mental health and heart health. I found her to be kind, skilled, and together we made a plan that I could begin to implement. This was a much needed visit for me.
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALI trust her judgement and feel I get the best care possible.
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSShe doesn't have an understanding of how life works. Not all older people are sedentary, some are useful parts of society. Some people have a brain. As of now we have a choice as to what we do with our body!!
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSThis was my second visit with Dr. Jones and her down-to-earth demeanor along with her professionalism will keep me from needing to seek a different cardiologist...unless she gets so booked up that getting an appointment becomes difficult.
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALDr Jones is excellent and I trust her completely
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALI think Tara L Jones is an excellent Doctor with great medical/ surgical knowledge and very good patient communication skills.
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALshe listened and "got it" quickly
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALIf you ever wished you had a doctor in the family, Tara Jones fits that niche perfectly.
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSDr jones is caring and knowledgeable
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSDr. Jones is professional and kind.. She is a good communicator and answers questions clearly. She inspires confidence.
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSDr. Jones is an excellent physician. I appreciate the care and explanations of my health conditions.
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSPrecise explanations, good interpersonal relations.
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALTara was good at explaining the procedure that might have to be performed. She committed to consulting with other physicians to see what more can be done.
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALShe is excellent so careful to be sure the upcoming procedures is the right steps ahead. Explained medical terminology in a way that I could understand. Thankful she is my doctor.
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALShe didn't even listen to my heart.
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALShe explained that they would schedule me for an in person visit. One day to obtain an appointment. I will be referred if the University would need to provide that service.
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALI appreciate what she did and sacrifice she made to gain the knowledge to help people like me.
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALDr. Jones is attentive to my needs. She's kind and takes the time to listen.
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALn/a
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSExcellent doctor
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSDoctor Jones saved my life and is still seemed concerned about my well being.
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSDr. Tara Jones is an exemplary physician. I was impressed by her extensive training both as an MD and PharmD. She was very caring, concerned, and thoroughly explained my condition to me and her recommendations. I am thrilled that she will be my cardiologist and will do my upcoming Cath procedure.
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALShe took the time to answer my questions and was concerned about me.
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSDr. Jones is very personable and spent time discussing my case and ensuring that we understood. I felt very comfortable with her knowledge of my case and her concern for my care.
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALMy experience with Dr. Jones was rather brief, as she was part of a team, however, she was very nice, knowledgeable about my condition and very clear in her explanations of what I could expect in going forward with my care.
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALExcellent
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSI am not concerned about anonymoutity at all. Dr. Jones ... Tara ... is experienced and well qualified. With a family filled with medical folks and an extensive paramedic medical background I was extremely pleased with her assessment, answering a never ending string of questions. I am pleased. I am appreciative. I am comfortable. I am confident.
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSAfter 3 years of treatment I am always impressed with Dr. Jones. She is caring and an excellent doctor.
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALMy first visit with Dr. Jones was very reassuring. I feel that she is a great fit as my cardiologist from now on.
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSDr Jones is thorough and knowledgeable and treated me with respect, compassion and care. I would recommend her
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALDr Jones overall spoke less than Dr. Pereira. Overall feel was similar - the consultation was a little confusing to me initially, but probably overly detailed because they were also teaching the many students that were there. I asked a lot of questions to make sure my questions & next steps were answered.
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSVery pleased with Dr. Jones and her abilities.
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALShe cares about my heart problems and will provide the excellent support to repair those problems.
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSDr Jones listened well and provided very good responses to a range of questions. Excellent interaction based on my rather long experience with cardiology practitioners.
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALShe was polite, professional, and I didn't feel rushed at all.
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALTara was a great listener, very good at explaining everything.
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSHonest, transparent, knowledgeable, wonderful bedside manner.
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALTara Jones, MD is the best. I feel like I couldn't receive better care anywhere. Every time I see her I feel so lucky because it's like my really good friend is an amazing cardiologist and giving me extra good care.
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALExperienced and professional in every respect.
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALGreat deal of care and follow through.
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALDr Tara Jones is amazing. Its great to be able to express concerns and have someone listen and understand. Recommends getting others back on board if something isn't totally in her department which was helpful as well as I would not have even given it a thought. I'm thankful for the care she gives.
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALHer and her team had already reviewed mine case, when they came into the room. My case is very complicated. They explained my condition and my options for care plan. They were very kind and they got me the care I needed quickly and efficiently. They did more for me in a day and all of my doctors in IF have done for me for the last year and 1/2. They care about their patients and appear to really love their job! Unlike any doctors or hospitals Ive been to
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSVery nice, concerned and caring
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALTara explained what was going on and what I needed to do.. Such as wearing a monitor. Very professional and caring.
University HospitalDr. Jones was great
University HospitalDr. Jones was great she answered all of my questions and listened to my concerns. She also reassured me about the treatment plan and made sure I understood next steps in my treatment.
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSShe did GREAT :-) GBJ
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSWelt is starting to retire and Tara seems to be a very qualified cardio person. She has performed some of the tests before my heart surgery.
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSEveryone was very courteous, including Owen..
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSVery competent in answering all questions. Never seemed rushed or under a time constraint
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSDr Tara L Jones is absolutely the best educator and explainer one could hope to have. She is absolutely the finest. I obviously trust my life with her.
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSAll good.
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSExcellent communication with Dr Jones. She listened well and responded with detailed explanations
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSDr. Tara Jones is superb in every respect. I would not hesitate to recommend her to others and am grateful that I have her as one of my doctors.
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALgreat lady dies it right
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Board Certification and Academic Information
Academic Departments Internal Medicine -Associate Professor (Clinical)
Academic Divisions Cardiovascular Medicine
Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Interventional Cardiology)American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Cardiovascular Disease)American Board of Internal MedicineEducation history
Undergraduate Pharmaceutical Sciences - South Dakota State University B.S. Doctoral Training South Dakota State University Pharm.D. Professional Medical Medicine - University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine M.D. Residency Internal Medicine - University of Nebraska Medical Center Resident Fellowship Cardiology - University of Washington School of Medicine Fellow Fellowship Interventional Cardiology - University of Utah School of Medicine Fellow Fellowship Structural Heart Interventional Cardiology - University of Utah School of Medicine Fellow Selected Publications
Journal Article
- Tandar A, Sharma V, Ibrahim M, Jones T, Morgan D, Montzingo C, Lee J, Birgenheier N, Silberton N, Abraham A, Welt FGP, Glotzbach JP. (2021). Preventing or minimizing acute kidney injury in patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement. J Invasive Cardiol, 33(1), E32-39.
- Bleiziffer S, Erlebach M, Simonato M, Pibarot P, Webb J, Capek L, Windecker S, George I, Sinning JM, Horlick E, Napodano M, Holzhey DM, Petursson P, Cerillo A, Bonaros N, Ferrari E, Cohen MG, Baquero G, Jones TL, Kalra A, Reardon MJ, Chhatriwalla A, Gama Ribeiro V, Alnasser S, Van Mieghem NM, Rustenbach CJ, Schofer J, Garcia S, Zeus T, Champagnac D, Bekeredjian R, Kornowski R, Lange R, Dvir (2018). Incidence, predictors and clinical outcomes of residual stenosis after aortic valve-in-valve. Heart (British Cardiac Society), 104(10), 828-834. (Read full publication)
- Jones TL, McCabe J (2017). Cardiovascular highlights from non-cardiology journals. Heart (British Cardiac Society), 103, 1553.
- Haglund NA, Burdorf A, Jones T, Shostrom V, Um J, Ryan T, Shillcutt S, Fischer P, Cox ZL, Raichlin E, Anderson DR, Lowes BD, Dumitru (2015). Inhaled Milrinone After Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation. Journal of cardiac failure, 21(10), 792-7. (Read full publication)
- Jones TL, Golomb M, Dranow E, Welt FGP, Shah P (2020). The case for a qualitative lesion assessment system for coronary angiography. Catheterization and cardiovascular interventions, 98(3), 520-525. (Read full publication)
- Marashly Q, Taleb I, Kyriakopoulos CP, Dranow E, Jones TL, Tandar A, Overton SD, Tonna JE, Stoddard K, Wever-Pinzon O, Kemeyou L, Koliopoulou AG, Shah KS, Nourian K, Richins TJ, Burnham TS, Welt FG, McKellar SH, Nativi-Nicolau J, Drakos SG (2021). Predicting mortality in cardiogenic shock secondary to ACS requiring short-term mechanical circulatory support: The ACS-MCS score. Catheterization and cardiovascular interventions,
- Jones TL, Gowani SA, Abraham A, Sharma V, Glotzbach J, Morgan D, Welt FGP, Tandar (2020). Trans-septal puncture through Gore® Cardioform Septal Occluder device - Step by step approach. Cardiovascular revascularization medicine, 23, 91-93. (Read full publication)
- Simonato M, Webb J, Bleiziffer S, Abdel-Wahab M, Wood D, Seiffert M, Schäfer U, Wöhrle J, Jochheim D, Woitek F, Latib A, Barbanti M, Spargias K, Kodali S, Jones T, Tchetche D, Coutinho R, Napodano M, Garcia S, Veulemans V, Siqueira D, Windecker S, Cerillo A, Kempfert J, Agrifoglio M, Bonaros N, Schoels W, Baumbach H, Schofer J, Gaia DF, Dvir (2019). Current Generation Balloon-Expandable Transcatheter Valve Positioning Strategies During Aortic Valve-in-Valve Procedures and Clinical Outcomes. JACC. Cardiovascular interventions, 12(16), 1606-1617. (Read full publication)
- Mercanti F, Rosseel L, Neylon A, Bagur R, Sinning J, Nickenig G, Grube E, Hildick-Smith D, Tavano D, Wolf A, Colonna G, Latib A, Mitomo S, Petronio A, Angelillis M, Tchetche D, De Biase C, Adamo M, Nejjari M, Digne F, Schafer U, Amabile N, Achkouty G, Makkar R, Yoon S, Finkelstein A, Dvir D, Jones T, Chevalier B, Lefevre T, Piazza N, Mylotte (2020). Chimney stenting for coronary occlusion during Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: Insights from the Chimney Registry. JACC. Cardiovascular interventions, 13(6), 751-761.
- Jones TL, Kearney KE, McCabe JM (2019). Prevalence and Predictors of Vascular Thrombus Formation After Percutaneous Axillary Artery Impella Insertion. Circulation. Cardiovascular interventions, 12(8), e008046.
- Mayeux JD, Pan IZ, Dechand J, Jacobs JA, Jones TL, McKellar SH, Beck E, Hatton ND, Ryan JJ (2020). Management of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension. Current cardiovascular risk reports,
- Jones TL, Nakamura K, McCabe J (2019). Cardiogenic shock: evolving definitions and future directions in management. Open heart, 6(1), e000960. (Read full publication)
- Jones TL, Tan MC, Nguyen V, Kearney KE, Maynard CC, Anderson E, Mahr C, McCabe J (2020). Outcome differences in acute vs. acute on chronic heart failure and cardiogenic shock. ESC heart failure, 7(3), 1118-1124. (Read full publication)
- Sturm RC, Jones TL, Youngquist ST, Shah RU (2021). Regional systems of care in ST elevation myocardial infarction. Interventional cardiology clinics, 10(3), 281-291.
- Dawson K, Jones TL, Kearney KE, McCabe J (2020). Emerging Role of Large-bore Percutaneous Axillary Vascular Access: A Step-by-step Guide. Interventional cardiology (London, England), 15, e07. (Read full publication)
- Jain P, Thayer KL, Abraham J, Everett KD, Pahuja M, Whitehead EH, Schwartz BP, Lala A, Sinha SS, Kanwar MK, Garan AR, Hernandez-Monfort JA, Mahr C, Vorovich E, Wencker D, McCabe JM, Jones T, Goud M, Baca P, Harwani N, Burkhoff D, Kapur N (2021). Right Ventricular Dysfunction Is Common and Identifies Patients at Risk of Dying in Cardiogenic Shock. Journal of cardiac failure, 27(10), 1061-1072. (Read full publication)
- Jones TL, Golomb M, Dranow E, Welt FGP, Shah P (2021). The case for a qualitative lesion assessment system for coronary angiography. Catheterization and cardiovascular interventions, 98(3), 520-525. (Read full publication)
- Alasnag M, Jones TL, Hanfi Y, Ryan (2021). Sex-based outcomes in contemporary antiplatelet therapy trials. Open heart, 8(2), (Read full publication)
- Varela DL, Jones T (2021). Perivalvular Abscess Causing Coronary-Artery Compression. The New England journal of medicine, 385(1), e3. (Read full publication)
- Gamvroulas EM, Jones AE, Saunders JA, Jones TL, Witt D (2023). Trends in antiplatelet strategies 12-months following coronary stent placement in anticoagulated patients. BMC cardiovascular disorders, 23(1), 117. (Read full publication)
- Kyriakopoulos CP, Taleb I, Sideris K, Maneta E, Hamouche R, Tseliou E, Krauspe E, Selko S, Carter S, Jones TL, Zhang C, Presson AP, Dranow E, Geer L, Stehlik J, Selzman CH, Goodwin ML, Tonna JE, Hanff TC, Drakos S (2025). Informing Management of Patients Developing Cardiogenic Shock at a Spoke and Being Transferred to a Hub. Journal of the American Heart Association, 14(4), e035464. (Read full publication)
- Taleb I, Giannouchos TV, Kyriakopoulos CP, Clawson A, Davis ES, Sideris K, Tseliou E, Shah KS, Tonna JE, Dranow E, Jones TL, Carter SJ, Fang JC, Stehlik J, Ohsfeldt RL, Selzman CH, Hanff TC, Drakos S (2024). Cost-Effectiveness of a Shock Team Approach in Refractory Cardiogenic Shock. Circulation. Heart failure, 17(11), e011709. (Read full publication)
- Kyriakopoulos CP, Sideris K, Taleb I, Maneta E, Hamouche R, Tseliou E, Zhang C, Presson AP, Dranow E, Shah KS, Jones TL, Fang JC, Stehlik J, Selzman CH, Goodwin ML, Tonna JE, Hanff TC, Drakos S (2024). Clinical Characteristics and Outcomes of Patients Suffering Acute Decompensated Heart Failure Complicated by Cardiogenic Shock. Circulation. Heart failure, 17(9), e011358. (Read full publication)
Review
- Alasnag M, Ahmed B, Jones T, Ibebuogu U, Price A, Spencer D, Welt F, Batchelor (2023). Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory Sustainability: What It Is and Why It Matters. JACC. Cardiovascular interventions, (Read full publication)
- Tandar A, Sharma V, Ibrahim M, Jones T, Morgan D, Montzingo C, Lee J, Birgenheier N, Silverton N, Abraham A, Welt FGP, Glotzbach J (2021). Preventing or Minimizing Acute Kidney Injury in Patients Undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement. The Journal of invasive cardiology, 33(1), E32-E39. (Read full publication)
- Turner ME, Jones T, Bauser-Heaton (2025). Considerations for Women with Congenital Heart Disease Undergoing Percutaneous Cardiovascular Procedures. Interventional cardiology clinics, 14(1), 97-107. (Read full publication)
Book Review
- Goldberger Z, Jones (2016). Book Review. 39, 779.
Case Report
- Jones TL, Sharma V, Glotzbach JP, Welt FGP, Tandar A (2020). Is timing everything? Bioprosthetic valve fracture in valve-in-valve TAVR. J Card Surg, 35(11), 3242-3243. (Read full publication)
Editorial
- Fang JC, Jones T (2020). Can a Pulmonary Artery Catheter Improve Outcomes in Cardiogenic Shock?. JACC. Heart failure, 8(11), 914-916. (Read full publication)
Abstract
- Jones T, Taleb I, Dranow E, Chaney J, McKellar S, Koliopoulou AG, Selzman C, Fang J, Nativi-Nicolau, Tonna J, Overton S, Stehlik J, Welt F, Tandar A, Drakos S (2020). SCAI cardiogenic shock classification system to predict survival. 75(11 Supplement 1), 995.
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