Dr. Thomas Jones II, MD

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Get to know Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Thomas Jones II, who serves patients in Pearland, Texas.

Dr. Jones is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon who specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery. He is currently serving patients at his private practice – The Spine Institute of Southeast Texas. With locations in Pearland, Houston and Lake Jackson, Texas, Dr. Jones provides comprehensive care for patients affected by acute or chronic spine conditions at his practice. His area of expertise is focused on neck and back pain. 

With his innovative, patient-centered approach, Dr. Jones is dedicated to finding solutions that help his patients restore full functionality and return to a normal, pain-free life. Known for his conservative approach, he emphasizes proven, non-invasive treatment options whenever possible. When surgery is required, he uses minimally invasive techniques to achieve the best possible results and promote optimal recovery.

After earning his undergraduate degree from Morehouse College in Atlanta in 2000, Dr. Jones attended the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, where he earned his medical degree in 2004. In 2009, he finished his residency training in orthopedic surgery at Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, which is the primary teaching hospital for the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. In 2010, he went on to complete his fellowship training in spinal surgery at the Texas Back Institute in Dallas.

Dr. Jones is board-certified in orthopedic surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS). Founded in 1934 as a private, voluntary, nonprofit, autonomous organization, the ABOS exists to serve the best interest of the public and the medical profession by establishing educational standards for orthopedic residents and by evaluating the initial and continuing qualifications and competence of orthopedic surgeons. In addition, Dr. Jones is a member of the North American Spine Society and the Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery.

Orthopedic surgery or orthopedics is the branch of surgery that deals with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. An orthopedic surgeon, like Dr. Jones, offers care to patients suffering from problems associated with the joints, bones, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. They perform surgeries to address trauma, injuries, tumors, infections, and other conditions that require surgical intervention. As an expert in his field, Dr. Jones is committed to providing personalized, high-quality care based on the philosophy that patient education and participation are essential components of long-term treatment success. 

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