Dr. Leslie Stiff Jones, M.D. is a distinguished ophthalmologist with an impressive career spanning over two decades at Howard University. Her current roles include:
- Chief Medical Officer for the Howard University Faculty Practice Plan
- Associate Professor at Howard University College of Medicine
- Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology (since August 2017)
- Residency Program Director
- Director of Glaucoma Services
Dr. Jones completed her medical education and ophthalmology residency at Howard University, followed by a glaucoma fellowship at Wills Eye Hospital. Her commitment to vision research is evident through her work as a Howard Hughes Medical Institute fellow at the National Eye Institute, where she currently serves as the glaucoma consultant for the Uveitis Section. Her research focuses on:
- Genetic epidemiology of glaucoma
- Evaluation of current and innovative glaucoma medical and surgical therapies
- Use of online simulation for ophthalmic clinical skills training
Dr. Jones has received notable recognition, including:
- American Glaucoma Society Clinician-Scientist Award
- Super Doctor recognition by SuperDoctors.com
- Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (FAAO)
Her dedication to community outreach is exemplified by her work with the Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington, conducting glaucoma screenings and providing eye care throughout Washington, D.C. As the immediate past president of the Howard University Hospital Medical Staff, she has led city-wide community outreach efforts.
Dr. Jones is board-certified in ophthalmology and maintains an active medical license in Washington, D.C. Her commitment to academic medicine and mentoring the next generation of physicians is the cornerstone of her career, emphasizing excellent patient care and overall health and wellbeing.
