Dr. Tyler N. Jones, M.D.
Orthopedist
304 W Hay St Suite 111 Decatur IL, 62526About
Dr. Tyler Jones is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Decatur, IL. Dr. Jones specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Jones tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
Youngstown State University Bachelor of Science degree 0
Northeast Ohio Medical University Medical
Board Certification
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Treatments
- Arthroscopic Surgery, Joint Replacement (arthroplasty), Sports Medicine And More
- Torn Meniscus
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
- Tendonitis
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- Broken Ankle
Professional Memberships
- Alpha Omega Epsilon Biological Honor Society
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons - Fellow
- Illinois Orthopaedic Society
- Illinois State Medical Society
- Macon County Medical Society
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Get to know Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. Tyler N. Jones, who serves patients in Decatur, Illinois.
A leader in orthopaedic surgery, Dr. Jones specializes in shoulder and knee arthroscopy, ACL reconstruction, sports injuries, fracture care, carpal tunnel release, work comp injuries, ankle problems, rotator cuff tears, labral tears, and shoulder arthritis. He is also certified in performing MAKO robotic-arm assisted technology for total knee replacements, partial knee replacements, and total hip replacements.
Having been practicing in Decatur, Illinois since August of 2002, he works alongside Dr. Edmund W. Raycraft, MD, at their practice, Raycraft and Jones Orthopaedics. The doctors’ goal is to get patients back to their everyday lives by providing the greatest orthopaedic care specific to their individual needs.
Born and raised in Boardman, Ohio, Dr. Jones graduated Magna Cum Laude with his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Youngstown State University and was elected member of the Alpha Omega Epsilon Biological Honor Society. He then went on to earn his medical degree from Northeastern Ohio Medical University – College of Medicine in 1997.
Wanting to further his training, he completed his one-year surgical internship and four-year residency in orthopaedic surgery at the Cleveland Clinic, one of the world’s largest and busiest health centers. He then attained board certification through the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, an organization with the goal of establishing educational and professional standards for orthopaedic residents and surgeons as well as evaluating the qualifications and competence of orthopaedic surgeons.
A Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Dr. Jones is a member of the Illinois Orthopaedic Society, the Illinois State Medical Society, and the Macon County Medical Society. In addition, he is a Physician Supervisor of the DMH Athletic Training Program, a Team Physician at Millikin University, and on staff at Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Orthopaedic surgery is the branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. Orthopaedic surgeons use both surgical and non-surgical means to treat musculoskeletal trauma, spine diseases, sports injuries, degenerative diseases, infections, tumors, and congenital disorders.
Happily married, Dr. Jones and his wife have four children.
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