A/Prof Michael Jones is a dedicated radiation oncologist who is committed to achieving the best outcomes for his patients.
Biography
Clinical Associate Professor Michael Jones is a radiation oncologist at the Icon Cancer Centre Hobart. He attained his Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) at the Australian National University. He completed specialist training in radiation oncology at Calvary Mater Newcastle and Chris O’Brien Lifehouse and achieved fellowship of the RANZCR in 2016. Michael subsequently undertook a clinical research fellowship at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre in Toronto, Canada, focusing on prostate cancer, gastrointestinal cancers and lymphoma. He holds a Master of Public Health and Tropical Medicine and a PhD in Medicine investigating emerging imaging techniques in radiation oncology. Michael has completed training and credentialing in the CyberKnife system – the most advanced stereotactic radiation delivery system available.
Michael is Director of Radiation Oncology (WP Holman Clinic) at the Royal Hobart Hospital. He has an appointment as a Clinical Associate Professor within the Tasmanian School of Medicine at the University of Tasmania. Michael is a member of the executive committee of the Australian & New Zealand Faculty of Radiation Oncology Genito-Urinary Group (FROGG), a leading Australasian prostate cancer advisory body. He has a strong interest in research and clinical trials. Michael has been awarded several competitive research grants and published in leading international radiation oncology journals. He is principal investigator of a number of active clinical trials in Hobart.
Michael treats a broad range of cancers including prostate, breast, lung, and brain cancers, lymphoma, and gastrointestinal cancers (oesophagus, stomach, pancreas, colon, rectum and anal canal).