
Catherine E Loveland-Jones, MD, MS, FACS
Breast Surgery
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult 18-65
- Older Adult 65+
Languages
- English
Gender
FemaleAffiliations
- Cooper University Hospital
About Catherine E Loveland-Jones
Professional Statement
What inspired you to become a cancer specialist?
At each step of a patients journey with cancer, from diagnosis through treatment and recovery, there are tremendous opportunities to instill hope. It gives me great satisfaction to know that I am able to help patients through this difficult time.
What is your essential patient care philosophy?
To provide each patient with a surgeon who is both compassionate and clinically skilled.
What do you hope your patients say about you to their family and friends?
I would like them to say: My outcome was excellent! I felt like she truly cared for me.
What three words best describe you?
Hard-working, perfectionistic, and kind.
Title
Co-Director, Janet Knowles Breast Cancer Center
Head, Division of Breast Surgery
Cooper Medical School of Rowan University Titles
Associate Professor of Clinical Surgery
Awards and Honors
SJ Magazine "Top Docs" in Breast Surgery Physician Poll - 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025SJ Magazine "Top Docs" in Breast Surgery Patient Poll - 2022, 2024, 2025
SJ Magazine "Top Female Docs" in Breast Surgery Physician Poll - 2020, 2023, 2024
SJ Magazine "Top Female Docs" in Breast Surgery Patient Poll - 2023
Golden Apple Award, Cooper Medical School of Rowan University - May 2020
Pink and Teal Hero, The Cooper Foundation - 2017
Corynne S. Uhl Award for Compassionate and Excellent Care in Breast Surgical Oncology, MD Anderson Cancer Center - 2015
Professional Memberships
Association of Program Directors in SurgerySociety of Surgical OncologyAmerican Society of Breast SurgeonsAssociation of Women SurgeonsAmerican College of SurgeonsPhiladelphia Academy of SurgerySelected Publications
Rombeau JL, Goldberg AJ, Loveland-Jones CE. Surgical Mentoring: Building Tomorrows Leaders. Springer, New York NY, 2010."
Siderowf AD, Jaggi JL, Xie Sx, Loveland-Jones CE, Leng L, Hurtig HI, Colcher A, Stern MB, Chou KL, Liang GS, Maccarone H, Simuni T, Baltuch GH. Long-term effects of bilateral subthalamic nucleus stimulation on quality-of-life in advanced Parkinsons disease. Movement Disorders 2006; 21(6):746-53." Liang GS, Chou KL, Baltuch GH, Jaggi JL, Loveland-Jones CE, Leng L, Maccarone H, Hurtig HI, Colcher A, Stern MB, Kleiner-Fisman G, Simuni T, Siderowf AD. Long-term outcomes of bilateral subthalamic nucleus stimulation in patients with advanced Parkinsons disease. Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery 2006; 84(5-6):221-7." Loveland-Jones CE, Wang F, Bankhead RR, Reilly KJ. Squamous cell carcinoma of the nipple following radiation therapy for ductal carcinoma in situ: a case report. J Medical Case Reports 2010; 4:186." Boden G, Salehi S, Cheung P, Homko C, Song W, Loveland-Jones CE, Jayarajan S. Comparison of in vivo effects of insulin on SREBP-1c and INSIG-1/2 in rat liver and human and rat adipose tissue. Obesity 2013; 21(6):1208-14." Boden G, Cheung P, Salehi S, Homko C, Loveland-Jones CE, Jayarajan S, Stein TP, Barrero CA, Merali S. Insulin regulates the unfolded protein response (UPR) in human adipose tissue. Diabetes 2014; 63(3):912-22." Loveland-Jones CE, Ruth K, Sigurdson ER, Egleston BL, Boraas M, Bleicher RJ. Breast conservation surgery in the Medicare patient: Will the American College of Surgeons Oncology Group Trial Z0011 change the pattern of care? Breast Cancer Research & Treatment 2014; 143(3):571-7." Loveland-Jones CE, Jayarajan S, Fang J, Monroy A, Zhang A, Holt-Bright L, Choi ET. A new model of arteriovenous fistula to study hemodialysis access complications. Journal of Vascular Access 2014. Epub ahead of print." Loveland-Jones CE, Lin H, Shen Y, Bedrosian I, Shaitelman S, Kuerer H, Woodward W, Ueno N, Valero V, Babiera G. Disparities in the Use of Postmastectomy Radiation Therapy for Inflammatory Breast Cancer. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2016; 95(4):1218-25." Loveland-Jones CE, Charles SP, VanZandt A, Santora TA, Pathak AS, Gaughan JP, Dubin WR, Goldberg AJ. A prospective randomized study of the efficacy of Turning Point, an inpatient violence intervention program. Accepted for publication by the Journal of Trauma, June 2016." Gandhi S, Sudheendra P, Rafferty W, Loveland-Jones C. Case report and review of adolescent atypical ductal hyperplasia and juvenile fibroadenoma: How do we assess and manage future risk? Clin Breast Cancer. 2018; 18(5):e751-754." Kuerer HM, Smith BD, Krishnamurthy S, Yang WT, Valero V, Shen Y, Lin H, Lucci A, Boughey JC, White RL, Diego EJ, Rauch GM, Moseley TW, Parra RF, Adrada BE, Leung JW, Sun SX, Teshome M, Miggins MV, Hunt KK, DeSnyder SM, Ehlers RA, Hwang RF, Colen JS, Arribas E, Samiian L, Lesnikoski A, Piotrowski M, Bedrosian I, Chong C, Refinetti AP, Huang M, Candelaria RP, Loveland-Jones C, Mitchell MP, Shaitelman SF. Eliminating breast surgery for invasive breast cancer in exceptional responders to neoadjuvant systemic therapy: a multicenter, single-arm, phase 2 trial. Lancet Oncol. 2022; published online Oct 25. PMID: 36306810." Catherine Loveland-Jones, John Gaughan, Abigail Caudle, Brittany Murphy, Laila Samiian, Stephanie Byrum, Kristen Brill, Pauline Germaine, Xinmin Zhang, Kay Yoon-Flannery, Teralyn Carter, Adrian Lopez, Ryan Gruner, Michele Fantazzio, Henry Kuerer. Evaluation of traditional targeted axillary dissection eligibility criteria for node-positive breast cancer after neoadjuvant chemotherapy in a prospective multicenter registry. Eur J Surg Oncol 2024 Mar 3;50(4):108245. doi: 10.1016/j.ejso.2024.108245." Johnson HM, Lin H, Shen Y, Diego EJ, Krishnamurthy S, Yang WT, Smith BD, Valero V, Lucci A, Sun SX, Shaitelman SF, Mitchell MP, Boughey JC, White RL, Rauch GM, Kuerer HM, Loveland-Jones C (as part of Exceptional Responders Study Group). Patient-reported outcomes of omission of breast surgery following neoadjuvant systemic therapy: A nonrandomized clinical trial. JAMA. 2023; published online Sept 5. PMID 37707811." Wang Q, Fantazzio M, Hunter K, Loveland-Jones C, Nicholson A, De La Cruz L, Gittens A, Romero M, Abbasi S, Hilt E, Schenker D, Yoon-Flannery K. Utility of nodal basin ultrasound in early-stage breast cancer. Annals Breast Surgery 2024; published online Aug 26.Departments
Surgery
Surgical Oncology
Programs & Centers
MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper
Breast Cancer Center
Dense Breast Clinic
Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Program
Rare Cancers Program
Women's Cancer Program
Practice Groups
Cooper University Physicians
Locations
- 2 Cooper Plaza, Camden, NJ 08103
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- 400 W Route 38, Suite 100, Moorestown, NJ 08057
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- 223 North Main Street, Suite 103, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
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- 2 Cooper Plaza, Camden, NJ 08103
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- 303 Central Avenue, Suite 4, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
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- 900 Centennial Blvd, Suite M, Voorhees, NJ 08043
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Clinical Interests
Breast cancer, benign breast disease, high risk managementEducation and Training
Education
- Fellowship: MD Anderson Cancer Center, Surg Breast Oncology, 2015
- Residency: Temple University Hospital, General Surgery, 2014
- Internship: Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, Transitional, 2006
- Medical School: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, 2005
Board Certifications
- Surgery (General Surgery): American Board of Surgery, 2014
Insurance
- Aetna Better Health Medicaid HMO
- Aetna Dental Health
- Aetna First Health (Coventry)
- Aetna HMO/PPO/POS
- Aetna Medicare
- Aetna Quality Health
- Aetna Whole Health
- Aetna Workers Comp
- AmeriHealth Comp Services (Workers Comp)
- AmeriHealth HMO/PPO/POS
- AmeriHealth Medicare
- AmeriHealth Value Network
- Braven Health Medicare
- Cigna Evernorth Behavioral Health
- Cigna HMO/PPO/POS
- Cigna Medicare
- Cigna One Health
- Clover Health Medicare PPO
- Consumer Health Network Workers Comp
- Fidelis Care Medicaid HMO
- First MCO Group Health
- First MCO Workers Comp
- Galaxy Health Network Group Health
- Galaxy Health Network Workers Comp
- Guardian
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey HMO/PPO
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey Omnia
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey State Benefit Plans
- Horizon NJ Health Medicaid HMO
- Horizon NJ Health NJ Family Kidcare
- Humana Medicare Advantage Medicare HMO
- Humana Medicare Advantage Medicare PPO
- Humana Military Prime
- Humana Military Standard
- Humana Military TriCare
- Independence Blue Cross Comp Services (Workers Comp)
- Independence Blue Cross IBC PPO
- Independence Blue Cross Keystone Healthplan East
- Independence Blue Cross Medicare
- Independence Blue Cross Personal Choice
- Jefferson Health Plans Medicare HMO
- Jefferson Health Plans Medicare PPO
- Liberty Mutual Auto
- Liberty Mutual Workers Comp
- Longevity Health Plan Medicare PPO I-SNP
- Magellan Behavioral Health
- MagnaCare Auto
- MagnaCare Group Health
- MagnaCare Workers Comp
- Medicaid (NJ)
- Medicare
- MultiPlan PHCS
- NJ Manufacturers Auto
- NJ Manufacturers Workers Comp
- Prime Health Services Auto/Workers Comp
- Prime Health Services Group Health
- QualCare Emblem Health
- QualCare HMO/PPO
- QualCare Workers Comp
- Railroad Medicare
- Three Rivers Contigo
- Three Rivers Devon
- United Behavioral Health Group Health
- United Behavioral Health Medicaid
- United Behavioral Health Medicare
- United Behavioral Health Optum
- United Healthcare AARP
- United Healthcare Community Plan Medicaid HMO
- United Healthcare Community Plan NJ Family Kidcare
- United Healthcare Dental
- United Healthcare Dual Complete D-SNP
- United Healthcare Group Health
- United Healthcare Medicaid
- United Healthcare Medicare
- United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
- US Family Health Plan
- VA Community Care Network
- WellCare Medicare
- Wellpoint Medicaid HMO
- Wellpoint Medicare
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
279 ratings, 65 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- Reviewed on 12/22/2025
It was my first appointment and Dr. Loveland-Jones make me feel comfortable with about what is about to change my life forever.
- Reviewed on 12/22/2025
I appreciated that the scheduling staff was able to get me an appointment before the holidays even though I had to travel much further than normal. Hopefully I'll have as much luck with with the scheduling of additional testing that my doctor has ordered.
- Reviewed on 12/19/2025
I can't say enough about the whole team. How personable and caring everyone is.
- Reviewed on 12/19/2025
All the staff treated me like family. I will recommend doctor Loveland Jones to everyone I know that needs her type of medical care.
- Reviewed on 12/17/2025
The doctors and staff always is caring and very thoughtful about their patients
- Reviewed on 12/17/2025
I only had one visit with the Provider and she gave me an explanation of what she thought. She also gave me a follow up plan.
- Reviewed on 11/30/2025
Everyone I met at this appointment is pleasant and considerate from the front desk to the check out.
- Reviewed on 11/27/2025
Dr Loveland and her entire staff are a remarkable caring devoted staff Kudos
- Reviewed on 11/22/2025
I felt like everyone was there for me
- Reviewed on 11/22/2025
Dr Loveland Jones and her nurse, Mary, and assistant, Angel, were so thoughtful and caring. They explained everything to me and I feel they are going to do what is best for me. I am so glad Dr. Neveling, my primary physician, highly recommended Dr. Loveland Jones to me.
- Reviewed on 11/5/2025
I feel that I am in good hands. I have the utmost confidence with your staff.
- Reviewed on 11/3/2025
Always such a positive experience.
- Reviewed on 11/1/2025
The entire staff was awesome. I walked away knowing I was in good hands. I am really thankful to be seen here
- Reviewed on 10/30/2025
Amazing doctor, great staff. Thank you
- Reviewed on 10/7/2025
You walk in there and they know who you are no matter what was done for you
- Reviewed on 10/6/2025
MA was awesome, as was Dr Loveland.
- Reviewed on 10/3/2025
Everyone at Cooper MD Anderson every step of the way was both courteous & professional. The staff was also kind & compassionate. I immediately felt comfortable from the moment I arrived until I left. Thank you Cooper for making the start of my cancer journey so comforting.
- Reviewed on 9/20/2025
Dr Loveland is the most caring, devoted, compassionate and loving physician. I am most fortunate and blessed to have her as my Oncology Surgeon. Thank you Cooper MD Anderson Cancer Center!! .)
- Reviewed on 9/8/2025
I am so proud & honored to have Dr. Loveland-Jones as my surgeon, she is beyond incredible. Also blessed that Cooper is in Cape May Courthouse
- Reviewed on 9/5/2025
Entire experience was compassionate and empathetic.
- Reviewed on 9/2/2025
My experience was great. Every one was very kind and professional.
- Reviewed on 8/25/2025
My experience with Katherine Loveland Jones was wonderful. She was compassionate. She helped me. She actually saved my life. I think that she's the most wonderful doctor that I've ever had to deal with. Thank you so much.
- Reviewed on 8/22/2025
Great doctor and staff
- Reviewed on 8/8/2025
First time seeing Dr Loveland-Jones and was truly happy with her kindness, caring and professionalism. She explained my condition thoroughly in layman's terms that were easily understood. I would highly recommend her.
- Reviewed on 8/4/2025
The doctor was wonderful. The staff was wonderful. I was very impressed by how everything is so well coordinated. I am so happy that I'm choosing to come here for treatment. I just can't say enough about Dr. Loveland and her staff. Thank you very much.
- Reviewed on 8/4/2025
Felt I was the most important patient she was working with. Explained everything completely to me and my daughters and husband who accompanied me. I highly recommend her.
- Reviewed on 8/4/2025
Dr Jones is one of the most competent and professional physicians I have ever had. I have been an RN for 40 years and and she is the best ! ! I cannot say enough about her!
- Reviewed on 7/20/2025
Only at the beginning of a cancer diagnosis, but wouldn't want any other group of doctors.
- Reviewed on 7/17/2025
I have always had good treatment at Cooper.
- Reviewed on 7/9/2025
Thank you
- Reviewed on 7/3/2025
Great staff, I was made very comfortable and everything was explained thoroughly. Dr. Loveland was fantastic !
- Reviewed on 6/28/2025
Doctor Loveland is very professional. She is always interested enough to review my file beforehand, discusses notes with me, asks me my concerns and asks for my input regarding any suggestion or recommendations she makes. I trust her, and her utilization of the knowledge she has gained, fully!
- Reviewed on 6/27/2025
I'm so grateful for Cooper and all the staff. During such a difficult time in my life they've shown so much compassion, knowledge and given me a comfort that I couldn't find for myself. I love my doctors and the medical staff that support them.
- Reviewed on 6/27/2025
Everyone was very friendly & polite & compassionate to me & my husband. So glad that I chose MD Anderson.
- Reviewed on 6/20/2025
What a kind, compassionate and very informative visit. Being diagnosed with cancer is definitely upsetting but she was so caring and explained everything so well! Could not ask for a better provider along my side through my journey!! !
- Reviewed on 6/8/2025
Wonderful Dr Loveland was great. Informative, compassionate, Extremely professional. The whole team was great. Cant say enough.
- Reviewed on 6/7/2025
Each staff member was extremely kind and compassionate. I felt completely at ease. I feel I will be getting the best of care with this MD ANDERSON team. Thank you all so much!
- Reviewed on 6/6/2025
My first visit was great! Everyone was friendly and I feel that I will be well taken care of as I become a regular patient at Cooper.
- Reviewed on 5/26/2025
I was very anxious going into this appointment. Everyone I met at my appointment from checking in to checking out was friendly and treated me like a friend. A family friend referred me to Dr Loveland-Jones and I'm so grateful she did!
- Reviewed on 5/16/2025
I love how comfortable everything and everyone makes you feel from the second you walk in the door. Just a beautiful place and I'm so happy to be able to come there. Thank you
- Reviewed on 5/9/2025
I love Dr Loveland Jones she's done great with me my surgery I love Cooper thank you
- Reviewed on 4/26/2025
From reception area to the treatment room everything at Cooper is a positive experience. Personnel are friendly and make an uncomfortable experience, ie Cancer center appointment feel less so.
- Reviewed on 4/25/2025
I was being seen at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore. I drove up to meet with Dr. Loveland Jones and I will be continuing my care with her. She made me feel heard and took took the time to explain everything. She gave me options which I didn't feel I had at Johns Hopkins. My experience was excellent.
- Reviewed on 4/22/2025
Everyone was very pleasant. Everyone listened to my questions and answered them. And everyone was informative of the procedures and what to expect. And it really gave me a piece about the whole situation, and I appreciate it very much.
- Reviewed on 4/19/2025
Dr Jones and her staff were amazing. Extremely genuine and kind. I felt like she understood and had my best interest at heart.
- Reviewed on 3/28/2025
I felt the group of Doctors and Nurses were very concerned about my health and me. I feel like I made a good decision coming here and so far very glad they are taking care of me. I feel confident they know how to do their jobs.
- Reviewed on 3/28/2025
Everyone was helpful in answering all questions that I had. Staff was warm and wonderful to work with.
- Reviewed on 3/22/2025
I will only use Cooper Doctors in the Future ! ! Actually have four Cooper Doctors now and I'm Very Happy
- Reviewed on 3/22/2025
It was a challenging several months waiting for my surgery to determine whether or not my situation was benign. Dr. Loveland-Jones guided me in the most empathetic and optimistic manner, and I had all the confidence in the world that she would manage the situation in the best way possible. Confidence in your surgeon is optimal, and she came through for me perfectly. Thank you to Dr. Loveland-Jones, from the bottom of my !
- Reviewed on 3/21/2025
I have never had a bad experience at any of the cooper facilities. I find everyone to be pleasant And considerate
- Reviewed on 3/15/2025
i feel content that i am in good hands w dr loveland jones and her team
- Reviewed on 3/13/2025
Excellent care
- Reviewed on 3/12/2025
The nurse and the doctor were absolutely incredible. They were very thorough. They listened to my whole story and they gave feedback and information back to me that was very understandable and relatable to the situation. Could not ask for more.
- Reviewed on 3/8/2025
As a resident of CMC, I am thrilled to have Cooper Healthcare a part of our community. Their medical presence is a very needed addition for our area. Please consider bringing back our Obstetrics and maternity services back. That service is sorely needed.
- Reviewed on 2/25/2025
Felt comfortable and confident
- Reviewed on 2/21/2025
Dr Loveland is always very professional and careland. She answers all my questions and concerns with patience and caring attitude.
- Reviewed on 2/19/2025
My experience was very reassuring and all the Doctors were kind and supportive. it was a pleasure meeting them and i thankful for all their support and knowledge.
- Reviewed on 2/19/2025
I started with Cooper, a family practice Doctor and have been going through various tests in every stage. Every person I have dealt with has been wonderful It has been a extremely helpful and courteous at every turn.
- Reviewed on 2/16/2025
Everyone is so compassionate and understanding and caring. It is truly a pleasure being taken care of by these amazing people
- Reviewed on 2/12/2025
very satisfied
- Reviewed on 2/11/2025
Staff was as wonderful as doctor which was made my experience a great one
- Reviewed on 2/10/2025
I had wonderful care by Dr Loveland-Jones and her staff
- Reviewed on 1/31/2025
I feel that my doctor and care team really listen to me and respond with information that recognizes my values and concerns as I have expressed them. This is very special and so incredibly important. Thank you
- Reviewed on 1/31/2025
Everyone on Dr. Loveland-Jones' staff went above and beyond to help my husband and I feel comfortable. They took the time to go through everything that needs to be done to find out what's going on with the lump that was recently discovered during a routine exam.
- Reviewed on 1/31/2025
Always clean and friendly