Year Founded Began serving Memphis and North Mississippi patients in 1997

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1 2015 Press Kit THE JONES CLINIC FACT SHEET In an ever-changing healthcare environment, where specialized medical practices are aligning with large corporate hospitals by the dozen, The Jones Clinic remains independent. As the only independent oncology practice in the Memphis-area, the clinic s personalized treatment plans are not dictated by a hospital s cost-saving policies, but are developed to produce results for each individual patient based on decades of experience. This customized approach to diagnosis and treatment gives patients confidence that their Jones Clinic care team is the best possible partner in their fight against cancer or blood disorders. Two Locations Germantown, Tennessee serving West Tennessee and Memphis area patients New Albany, Mississippi serving North Mississippi and Tupelo area patients Year Founded Began serving Memphis and North Mississippi patients in 1997 Physicians C. Michael Jones, MD, FACP Jai, Joshi, MD Brent Mullins, MD Shailesh Satpute, MD Certifications, Affiliations and Statistics Very active in clinical trials, averaging 20 active trials at any given time The clinic s founder, Dr. C. Michael Jones, is the only oncologist in the area designated as an MD Anderson Associate As of 1/2015, The Jones Clinic is one of only eight Quality Oncology Practice Initiative (QOPI) Certified Practices, designated by the American Society of Clinical Oncology, in the tri-state area, with no other practices designated in the entire state of Mississippi.

2 THE JONES CLINIC PHYSICIANS When a patient is fighting cancer, they need a partner that packs a heavy punch. At The Jones Clinic s physicians don t back down from a fight. With experience at such prestigious institutions as Johns Hopkins and MD Anderson, the clinic s double and triple board certified physicians are a formidable force in the battle to beat cancer. C. Michael Jones, MD, FACP FOUNDER Dr. Jones earned his medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine and has since been a professor and clinician at some of our nation s most esteemed cancer and research teaching facilities, including Johns Hopkins Hospital and MD Anderson Cancer Center. In 1997, Dr. Jones brought his talents back to the Mid-South and opened his private oncology and hematology practice, while concurrently serving as clinical associate professor of medicine at the University of Tennessee-Memphis. Dr. Jones is triple board certified in internal medicine, hematology and oncology. Jai Joshi, MD Dr. Joshi earned his medical degree from Christian Medical College in Ludhiana, India in He completed his residency there as well and at St. Agnes Hospital in Baltimore, MD. Dr. Joshi has 40-years of experience in the field of oncology. Before coming to The Jones Clinic, he was Hematologist and Medical Oncologist at Elgin Air Force Base in Valparaiso, Florida. He has worked as an oncologist at the New Mexico Cancer Center in Albuquerque and Shannon Cancer Center in San Angelo, Texas. Dr. Joshi also has more than 30 years of teaching experience at nationally recognized facilities including the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Dr. Joshi is board certified in medical oncology.

3 Brent A. Mullins, MD Dr. Mullins graduated from Carson-Newman College in Jefferson City, Tennessee with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. He then attended medical school at the University of Tennessee-Memphis where he remained for his internship and residency in internal medicine. After practicing in internal medicine, Dr. Mullins realized his special gift for treating patients with cancer and returned to the University of Tennessee to complete a clinical and research fellowship in the division of hematology/oncology. Since joining The Jones Clinic in 2003, Dr. Mullins finds fulfillment in the relationships he develops with patients during the cancer journey. Dr. Mullins is double board certified in internal medicine and medical oncology. Shailesh Satpute, MD Dr. Satpute earned his medical degree from the University of Pune in Central India. He came to the U.S. in 2002 to pursue his PhD at the University of Maryland in Baltimore, spent a year as a post-doctorate fellow at Johns Hopkins and received residency training at St. Luke s-roosevelt Hospital Center in New York, NY. Dr. Satpute brings more than 13 years of clinical experience to The Jones Clinic. He completed his Fellowship at Indiana University in Indianapolis with a special clinical research focus on Breast and Genitourinary Oncology. Dr. Satpute chose the field of oncology because of the close doctor/patient relationships. Dr. Satpute is triple board certified in internal medicine, hematology and oncology. THE JONES CLINIC DIFFERENCE At The Jones Clinic, patients are more than a number on a chart. More than their diagnosis. Jones Clinic patients are mothers and fathers, sisters and brothers and they are treated like part of the family. One of the things that makes The Jones Clinic so unique is that we ve been where our patients are and are dedicated to treating everyone that comes through the door like family. - Kim Hardin, NP at The Jones Clinic

4 The Jones Clinic offers a holistic approach to treatment with an on-staff licensed clinical social worker, support groups, exercise classes, group activities and financial and nutrition counseling to lessen the disease s emotional impact. After all, a patient s treatment plan should include more than just doctor visits. While there are other treatment options, I always refer my patients to the Jones Clinic first because I know they will receive high-quality care. I continually hear good things about them when I am out in the community and from patients they have treated. -Danny Sanders, MD, Surgery Center of Tupelo 95% of patients feel The Jones Clinic physicians are genuinely interested in their well being, compared to 68% at other area oncology practices. 93% of patients agree that they have ample time to talk with their Jones Clinic physician, compared to just 65% at other area oncology practices. 81% of patients said they were confident their The Jones Clinic physician was thorough and did everything they could to treat their illness compared to just 56% at other area practices. *Based on a 2013 survey of Jones Clinic patients CLINICAL TRIALS A clinical trial is a scientific study to evaluate new treatments, which may include drugs, diagnostic procedures or a combination of new therapies, to determine if they are safe and effective. These trials help determine what new treatment options may be most effective and whether patients can benefit from them. The Jones Clinic is renowned among some of the nations largest pharmaceutical companies because of its comprehensive tracking and reporting, providing vital data on these groundbreaking studies. "We have come to depend on The Jones Clinic for their outstanding effort and commitment to clinical trials. They have enrolled more patients in our Sponsor s trial than any other site in the US, while delivering quality data in the process. -Stacey S., inventiv Health Clinical Click here for a complete list of The Jones Clinic s current clinical trials.

5 HOURS AND INFORMATION GERMANTOWN 7710 Wolf River Circle Germantown, Tennessee (901) I (888) Hours of Operation: Monday Friday 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. NEW ALBANY 402 Doctors Drive New Albany, Mississippi (662) I (888) Hours of Operation: Monday Thursday 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m.