P. Dickson Jones, M.D.
 After 27 years of caring for patients in the Baltimore area, P. Dickson
Jones, M.D. has retired. Dr. Jones, who began his career at Orthopaedic
Associates in 1972 when the office was located on St. Paul Street in
Baltimore, is considered by his colleagues as an excellent doctor whose
skills contributed to Orthopaedic Associates' reputation of providing
quality care. "Dick Jones spent his entire professional life rendering
thoughtful, skilled orthopaedic care in his own unique, quiet, considerate,
well-informed way," said Dr. Kenneth Gertsen, President of Orthopaedic
Associates.
Dr. Jones followed his father's (H. Alvan Jones, M.D.) footsteps by
deciding on a career as an orthopaedic surgeon. "I always enjoyed doing
things with my hands," reflected Dr. Jones. "I liked the idea that most
orthopaedic patients get well and I liked the idea of putting them back
together.
Through Dr. Jones' career he saw the profession evolve from mainly fracture
care to one offering intricate joint replacement and ligament
reconstruction techniques. Dr. Jones found surgery interesting, but saw
the patient care aspect of his profession most rewarding. "Patient care was
particularly gratifying," said Dr. Jones. "One person in particular stands
out. She was 88 years old
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when she came to see me demanding a knee
replacement for both of her knees. She obviously needed joint replacement
surgery and said that if I didn't do it she'd get someone else to.
The surgery went well and at age 92 she came back to see me for an ankle
sprain. We fixed that and her daughter said she went on to live to be 101.
The lady was a character; she knew what she wanted and wasn't letting
anything get in her way. She was a fun patient.
From active adults to professional soccer and tennis players to high school
athletes, Dr. Jones touched many lives and made many friendships. "Dick
Jones practiced orthopaedic surgery the way many professional athletes
demonstrate their skills," said Dr. Gertsen. "Dickie has been a smooth and
easy orthopaedic surgeon. He is the Freddie Couples of Baltimore
Orthopaedics."
"My retirement so far has been nice," said Dr. Jones. "No more alarm
clocks, no more trying to finish up today, what I can now do tomorrow. I'll
do a little boating, a little golfing, a little woodworking and a little
loafing. But I'll miss the patients and I'll also miss my peers. This
practice has been like a family to me. I'll miss that part of my job as
much as anything."
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