Dr. Elaine Celeste Jones Voluntarily Resigns Medical License
Summary
Dr. Elaine Celeste Jones has voluntarily resigned her medical license in Massachusetts, effective January 20, 2026. This action is considered a disciplinary measure and will be reported to national data agencies.
What changed
Dr. Elaine Celeste Jones, M.D., has voluntarily resigned her license to practice medicine in Massachusetts, as documented in Adjudicatory Case No. 2026-004. The resignation, dated January 20, 2026, is pursuant to 243 CMR 1.05(5)(b) and is considered a final, non-reviewable disciplinary action. Dr. Jones acknowledges that this resignation deprives her of all privileges of registration and will be reported to national data reporting agencies, including under the Health Care Quality Improvement Act of 1986 and the Social Security Act.
This voluntary resignation effectively removes Dr. Jones from practicing medicine in Massachusetts and constitutes a disciplinary action. Healthcare providers and legal professionals involved in licensing matters should note the reporting requirements associated with such resignations, particularly concerning national data repositories. While this is a voluntary act by the physician, it carries significant implications for her professional standing and future licensure in other jurisdictions.
What to do next
- Note the reporting of this voluntary resignation to national data agencies.
- Review internal processes for handling physician resignations that are disciplinary in nature.
Penalties
The resignation is considered a disciplinary action and is reportable to national data reporting agencies.
Source document (simplified)
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
MIDDLESEX, ss.
BOARD OF REGISTRATION IN MEDICINE
Adjudicatory Case No. 2026-004
In the Matter of
Elaine Celeste Jones, M.D.
Registration No. 156060
RESIGNATION
I, Elaine Celeste Jones, M.D., being duly sworn, depose and state:
- I desire to resign my license to practice medicine and/or my inchoate right to renew said license in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts pursuant to the terms of 243 CMR 1.05(5)(b).
- My resignation is tendered voluntarily.
- I realize that this resignation is a final act that deprives me of all privileges of registration and is not subject to reconsideration or judicial review.
- I understand that my resignation is a disciplinary action that is reportable to any national data reporting agency, pursuant to G.L. c. 112, ยง 2, the Health Care Quality Improvement Act of 1986 (as amended), and Sections 1921 and 1128E of the Social Security Act.
Signed under the penalties of perjury this 20 day of Jan, 2026
Elaine Celeste Jones, M.D.
Then personally appeared before me the above-named Elaine Celeste Jones, M.D., who signed the foregoing resignation in my presence and acknowledged said resignation to be her free act and deed.
Dated: Jan 20, 2026
Notary Public
My Commission Expires: Feb. 20, 2029
XIAOLING LIU
Notary Public, State of Florida
Commission# HH 642979
My comm. expires Feb. 20, 2029
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