ABOUT ME
​Dr. Daniel “Dan” Jones grew up in rural West Michigan near the shores of Lake Michigan, where an early love of the water led him into competitive swimming at age six. His discipline in the pool shaped much of his upbringing, carrying him through high school in Fremont, Michigan, where he and his twin brother, Bill, graduated as co-valedictorians and athletic standouts. Both went on to Harvard University in Cambridge, MA, where they earned their degrees in Organismic and Evolutionary Biology with Cum Laude distinction while competing nationally for Harvard’s varsity swim team in the 100- and 200-yard butterfly.
After graduation, Dr. Jones returned home to Michigan, teaching and coaching swimming while applying to medical school. He went on to Columbia University’s College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York City, where he excelled academically as a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society and continued to compete at the national level as part of Columbia’s Triathlon Team. He received his Doctor of Medicine in 2014, shortly after winning his age group at the Long Course National Triathlon Championships in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
The pull of the Rocky Mountains eventually led him west. Dr. Jones completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Utah, where he met his wife, balanced rigorous training with marathon and triathlon competitions, and developed a love for the mountain lifestyle. He then pursued a one-year orthopaedic sports fellowship at the Taos Orthopaedic Institute in New Mexico, where he gained unique experience covering the U.S. National Ski Team and furthered his expertise in sports-related injuries.
In 2021, Dr. Jones moved with his family to Medford, Oregon, where he now practices as an orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine, joint preservation, and comprehensive athlete care in Southern Oregon and the Rogue Valley. He provides orthopedic coverage for Southern Oregon University (SOU), Oregon Institute of Technology (OIT), College of the Siskiyous, and local high schools including Phoenix and Ashland. His community-focused approach reflects his belief that athletes at every level—from recreational weekend warriors to varsity competitors—deserve access to high-quality orthopedic care.
Now the proud father of two children, Dr. Jones has built strong roots in Oregon. He enjoys integrating into the community, supporting local athletics, and bringing his expertise to help patients return to the activities they love.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Jones and his family embrace the Southern Oregon lifestyle. He enjoys trail running with Frank, his Wirehaired Pointer, and spending time with Maggie, their bulldog–pug mix. Together with his wife and children, he hikes, backpacks, skis at Mt. Ashland, and enjoys their backyard with more than 10 chickens and a growing garden. Cycling and swimming remain lifelong passions, and he also enjoys the craft of building bike frames out of bamboo.
With his exceptional training, athletic background, and dedication to the Rogue Valley community, Dr. Jones brings both experience and empathy to his patients—helping them recover, stay active, and thrive.
EDUCATION
Fellowship: Taos Orthopaedic Institute; Sports Medicine
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Residency: University of Utah Orthopaedic Surgery
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Medical Degree: Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, M.D.
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Undergraduate: Harvard College, B.A.
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Board Certification: Partial completion, eligible for completion in 2021.
AWARDS
Sherman S. Coleman Incentive Seed Research Grant, 2017
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society, 2014
Rudin Scholar, 2011-2013
NIH Summer Research Fellowship, Columbia University, 2011
Cum Laude, Harvard College, 2009
Research in Science and Engineering Fellowship, Harvard College 2008
Mid-Major All-American Honorable Mention, Harvard Swimming, 2008
Second Team All-Ivy, Harvard Swimming, 2007
Valedictorian, Fremont High School, 2005
All-American Swimming, Fremont High School, 2004, 2005
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PUBLICATIONS
Peer-Reviewed
Neff P, Franklin DB, Jones DL, Lang SD, Nadone HR, Gilmer BB, Guttmann D. Transtendinous Rotator Cuff Tear Repair with Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate Dermal Allograft Augmentation. Arthrosc Tech. 2021 Apr; 10(4):e975-e980.
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Jones DL, Franklin DB, Neff P, Reid JB. Posterior Capsular Release for Knee Arthrofibrosis. Arthroscopy Techniques. 2020. Sept 15;9(10).
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Jones DL, Jones WA, Fleming KI, Higgins T, Rothberg D, Zhang Y, Pannucci CJ. Underdosing of Prophylactic Enoxaparin is Common in Orthopaedic Trauma and Predicts 90-day Venous Thromboembolism. Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. Nov. 2019;33(11):570-576.
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Karns MR, Jones DL, Maak TG, Aoki SK, Burks RT, Yoo M, Nelson RE, Greis PE. Patient- and Procedure-Specific Variables Driving Total Direct Costs of Outpatient Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. Orthop J Sports Med. 2018. Aug 6;6(8).
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Jones DL, Philippi MT, Aoki SK. Progressive Osteoarthritis during Pregnancy several years following Hip Arthroscopy for Femoroacetabular Impingement. Journal of Orthopaedics. 2018. Mar 27;15(2):475-479.
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Wylie JD, Jones DL, Hartley, MK, Kapron AL, Krych AJ, Aoki SK, Maak TG. Distal Femoral Osteotomy for the Valgus Knee: Medial Closing Wedge Versus Lateral Opening Wedge: A Systematic Review. Arthroscopy. 2016. Oct;32(10):2141-2147.
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Abstracts and Proceedings
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Jones DL, Jones WA, Fleming KI, Higgins T, Rothberg D, Zhang Y, Pannucci CJ. Enoxaparin Dosing in Orthopaedic Trauma. Oral Presentation, Utah State Orthopaedic Society Annual Meeting. Salt Lake City, September, 2018.
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Pannucci CJ, Jones DL, Bertalaccini C, Fleming KI, Wall V, Stringham J, Cochran A, Pickron B, Varhgese T, Prazak AM. Fixed Dose Enoxaparin Prophylaxis is Inadequate for the Majority of Surgical Patients, and Inadequate Dosing Predicts Post-operative VTE. American Venous Forum 2018 Annual Meeting.
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Karns MR, Jones DL, Maak TG, Aoki SK, Burks RT, Yoo M, Nelson RE, Greis PE. The Influence of Surgical Treatment of Meniscal Tears on Direct Cost of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. AANA 2018 e-poster.
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Jones DL, Jones WA, Fleming KI, Higgins T, Rothberg D, Zhang Y, Pannucci CJ. Underdosing of Prophylactic Enoxaparin is Common in Orthopaedic Trauma and Predicts 90-day Venous Thromboembolism. Paper presentation. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting, New Orleans, March 2018.
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Barg A, Jones DL, Lyman M, Morris SC, Saltzman CL. Primary Open vs. Arthroscopic Ankle Arthrodesis: Comparison and Complication Rates. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA. March, 2017.
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Jones DL, Prazak, AM, Fleming, KI, Higgins T, Pannucci CJ. Standard Enoxaparin Dosing Provides Inadequate Thromboprophylaxis in Orthopaedic Trauma. Academic Surgical Congress Annual Meeting. Las Vegas, NV, January 2017.
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Kapron AL, Aoki SK, Weiss, JA, Jones DL, Maak TG. Location, Type and Severity of Chondrolabral Damage in FAI Patients. Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting, Orlando FL. March, 2016.
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Soni LK, Jones, DL, Cedola SR, Cogan J, Shulman B, Kossar A, Jiang J, Koeckert M, Yerebakan H, Naka Y, Takayama H. End-of-Life Care in Recipients of Magnetically Levitated Centrifugal-Flow Pump. Journal of Heart and Lung Transplanation. 2012. Apr;31(4).
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Soni LK, Koeckert M, Cogan J, Cedola SR, Jones DL, Jiang J, Horai T, Ota T, Urel N, Colombo P, Jorde U, Mancini D, Chen J, Naka Y. Feasibility and Flexibility of Magnetically Levitated Centrifugal-Flow Pump for Patients with Cardiogenic Shock. International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation Annual Meeting, Prague, Czech Republic, April 2012.
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Jones DL, Soni LK. CentriMag Ventricular Assist Device, Surgical Tips for use in Acute Heart Failure. NIH Summer Fellowship Presentations Columbia, University, New York City, NY. August, 2011.
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Jones DL, Jones WA, Woolacott R, McCarthy J. What’s in that Dirty Water? An Assessment of the Lower Trophic Levels in the Charles River: The Relationship between Nutrients and Plankton. Harvard Undergraduate Research Symposium, October, 2008.
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