Longview NOW! Podcast
Longview NOW! Podcast
Coffee Conversation w/ Dr. Matt Jones of Azalea Orthopedics
Nicknamed “Bones Jones” by President George W. Bush, Dr. Jones specializes in orthopedic surgery with an emphasis on sports medicine and arthroscopic knee and shoulder surgery. Dr. Jones is certified to perform partial and total knee replacements using the Mako robotics system. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and has served as the former president of Azalea Orthopedics.
Dr. Jones provides sports medicine care for athletes at several East Texas high schools and sees a wide variety of student-athletes. In addition to treating younger athletes, Dr. Jones has extensive experience caring for seasoned competitors who suffer from arthritis of the knee and shoulder, including those who are in need of total knee or shoulder reconstruction surgery.
In this conversation, you'll hear Kelly and Dr. Jones discuss:
- Growing up in Lubbock
- Extracurricular activities
- Sports medicine
- Not giving up
- Giving hope
- 3 tips for employers supporting injured employees
- The biggest surprise about orthopedic medicine
- The new UT Tyler Medical Center
- Favorite books
- Favorite movies
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