As a proud graduate and dedicated supporter of Mississippi State University, Dr. Jones was excited to join our Mississippi State University orthopedic and sports medicine team over 25 years ago. He has been Team Physician for multiple MSU SEC Championship teams, including a Final Four appearance and a baseball National Championship. He also extends his expertise to local high schools and Mississippi University for Women. Throughout his extensive career, Dr. Jones has addressed a wide range of injuries, from major sports injuries like torn ACLs, dislocated shoulders, and rotator cuff tears to more minor issues such as broken fingers, sprained ankles, and muscle strains.

Dr. Jones is committed to creating personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s needs, whether they are athletes, retirees, weekend warriors, or injured workers. His approach emphasizes conservative treatments, particularly physical and occupational therapy. For more severe injuries, he considers surgical options to help patients return to their favorite activities.

In addition to treating injuries of the knee, hip, shoulder, hand, and ankle, Dr. Jones provides care for patients dealing with post-traumatic arthritis or osteoarthritis. For those requiring total joint replacements, such as knee, hip, or shoulder surgeries, he offers comprehensive care, including support from a dedicated nurse case manager throughout the process. Many procedures can be performed at the adjacent outpatient surgery center, allowing patients to recover comfortably at home the same day as their surgery.

A native of Starkville, Mississippi, Dr. Jones graduated Magna Cum Laude from Mississippi State University with a degree in Biochemistry. He earned his medical degree from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine and completed his orthopedic residency at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Dr. Jones is Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Understanding the importance of family time, Dr. Jones enjoys spending quality moments with his wife, three children, and two sons-in-law. He is also an enthusiastic hunter.

Education:

• Undergraduate: B.S. 1986, Mississippi State University
• Medical School: M.D. 1990, University of Mississippi School of Medicine
• Internship: University of Mississippi Medical Center, General Surgery 1990-1991
• Residency: University of Mississippi Medial Center, Orthopaedic Surgery 1991-1995

Board Certification:

• Written Boards 1995
• Oral Boards 1997
• Recertified 2007, 2017, 2024-2037

Sports Medicine:

• Team Orthopaedic Surgeon for Mississippi State University since 1995
• Sports Medicine Director for all of the local high schools
• Provided Sports Medicine care for Mississippi University for Women Athletes
• Served as both Chief of Staff and Chief of Surgery at Baptist Hospital
• EMCC Team Physician for 15 years, including 5 National Championships.

Memberships, Etc:

• American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
• American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons
• American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine
• Mississippi Orthopaedic Association
• American Medical Association
• Mississippi State Medical Association
• Served as a speaker/presenter at a variety of organizations and conferences including:
       • Arthroscopic Association of North America
       • American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
       • Shoulder and Elbow Society Meeting
       • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
       • Mid-America Orthopaedic Association
       • Mississippi Orthopaedic Association
       • University of Mississippi Residents Day
       • SEC Sports Medicine Meeting
       • MSU Shoulder and Elbow Conference
       • MSU Foot and Ankle Conference