Shirley Jones

Dr. Shirley E. Jones, MD , discovered her passion for medicine early in life, volunteering at children's hospitals and shadowing physicians to explore disease treatment. Her curiosity even lead her to sneak into hospitals after school to learn from surgeons about their cases. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Pre-Med Chemistry from Xavier University of Louisiana and a Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy from Georgia State University. She earned her Doctorate in Medicine from Meharry Medical College, followed by an internship at Tulane University, Residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Henry Ford Hospital and a Family Medicine residency at the University of Alabama School of Medicine in Huntsville, Alabama. With over 25 years of experience, Dr. Jones has served as a Family Physician, Medical Director, Assistant Professor and business owner. Today, she is the CEO and owner of St. Johns Direct Primary Care and Concierge Medical Clinic. Her private practice medical clinic is tailored to provide personalised, plant - based holistic healthcare with a functional medicine focus. She is an avid Vegan and promotes prevention and lifestyle changes focusing on "Food as Medicine". Dr. Jones started a podcast "The Health You: a conversation with Dr. J." that promotes a healthy lifestyle change by educating her audience on transitioning to a plant based diet to improve your health and longevitity. Dr. Jones has one daughter and enjoys reading, traveling internationally, exploring jazz music, practicing yoga, and hiking in nature..