Patient Testimonials

After at least a year and a half limping, and climbing steps one step at a time I finally visited Dr Robert Jones. He put in a titanium knee, and after 3 months of hard work of physical therapy I am ready to resume walking and hiking the trails of Central Mass and NH. The confident way Dr Jones communicated to me what to expect, the 1 hour class he recommended at Leominster Hosp, the skilled surgery, the 5 weeks of phys therapy at home 3x a week , and the 5 weeks at Ramsey Rehab have made this 66 year old male feel great.

I have had both knees replaced within a year, the latest October 2012. Coming from a nearly immobile lifestyle to now walking three to four times a day with my darling Yorkie, is an exhilarating feeling at age 75. Dr. Jones is a master at his craft. The staff at Leominster Hospital at my three day only stay was attentive and caring. I went directly home with VN only care. Recovery was swift and I was able to return to work (driving) in only three weeks. Boston was not an option for me, but the expertise of Dr. Jones and staff proved it can be successfully accomplished locally.

Dr Jones operated on my right shoulder 5 weeks ago. I feel he is the best around. I already have at least 75% use of that shoulder. He did extensive surgery and I would never think of going to anyone else. We have the best right here in our own backyard.

My first surgery was on November 8, 2011 which was my right knee. My second surgery was January 31, 2012 on my left knee (2months later). After walking around with pain for over 8 years I referred to Dr. Jones by my primary care doctor. Dr. Jones is the best thing that ever happened to me in my entire life. After years of walking like a penguin and in complete pain, I am walking like a normal person now and pain free. Looking forward to the summer and lots of walking and enjoying things i couldn’t do because of my knees. Dr. Jones gave me my life back. Thanks a million. He is also a cute looking doctor with a great personality. Don’t hesitate like i did just go for it. You won’t be sorry. I went for my first outpatient physical therapy treatment that i drove myself to on March 2, 2012 and even the physical therapist had great things to say about Dr. Jones that he does great work with great results.

For the past couple of years I’ve walked with a painful limp do to an old hockey injury. It was to the point I could no longer perform the simplest tasks. For example, normal walking would cause me to stop and rest after 10 yards or so. So, I decided to correct the problem. By chance I called Longview and picked Dr. Robert Jones. Well, 6 weeks later I can walk with only having normal after surgery discomfort. The pain I experience before is gone. The purpose of this note is not only to recognize Dr. Jones as a fantastic surgeon but also the after care I received. I have seen him several times since the procedure and NEVER once did I wait more than 10 minutes from waiting room to actually seeing him. He would always open the door with a smile and hand shake making me feel at ease from the start. He listened carefully to my questions and concerns using quality time explaining matters in non medical language that I could even understand. And never once did I feel rushed or that what I had to say was unimportant. When you walk around using a crutch people tend to ask what happened. When I’d respond with a knee replacement more often than not I’d hear back with a smile “Jones right”. So, I guess I’m not the only one who received or has at least heard of the high quality of work Dr. Jones is known for. PS.. I also have high regards to the entire staff, and would recommend anyone in need of “repair” to Longview and Dr. Jones

In May of 2008, Dr Robert Jones performed a total knee replacement on my left knee. In 3 weeks I was walking 1 mile without any type of aide and hitting golf balls at the driving range. At 5 weeks I was playing 18 holes of golf. I can’t put in words how well I was treated at Leominster Hospital and how comfortable the staff made me feel going through this surgery. It is a plus to have a surgeon like Dr. Robert Jones at our local hospital. Why go to the big city hospitals when you have the very best right in your own back yard. Thank you Leominster Hospital and Dr Jones, you saved my quality of life.

For about two years I hobbled around with a bad knee and knew I needed an operation. I had the idea in my mind that the only place to go was Boston. I even went to the knee replacement class at NE Baptist. Finally, the knee said “it is time” and I knew I could not manage driving to Boston or getting friends to help me. My primary recommended Dr. Jones in Leominster. So off I went, and we met, arrangements were made and I attended the class at the Leominster Hospital. Everything went so smoothly – all the pretests at Leominster Hospital were so easy to get to – no parking problems. Dr. Jones did a wonderful job on my knee – in less than 2 weeks, I was walking with a cane and driving myself. Highly recommend Dr. Jones and the Leominster Hospital. As soon as I get my courage up again, I will be going back for the second knee.

Amazing!! I thought my cycling season was shot when I found out I had a torn meniscus in my left knee. The timing was horrible. Spring had just “sprung” and the outdoor riding season was underway. After spending 6 months training indoors to be in top form, I was completely deflated to think I was now preparing for a summer of recovery. This was not the case. My surgery performed by Dr. Jones was handled impeccably. I was back on my bike in a week, riding without pain in a month, and having one of the best cycling seasons completely symptom free!! I cant say enough about the excellent work that Dr. Jones and his Team performed. Thank you !!

Dr. Jones has done ‘2’ total knee replacements, 8-and-9 years ago. They have allowed me to carry on a life I was use to when my knees were healthy. He knew I was very active, and made sure I was ready to resume a fairly normal athletic life, of course, with limitations, which he made sure I was thoroughly aware of. Where I use to ride a golf cart, I now can walk 18-holes easily. I also coach, and perform many functions I had trouble with before the surgeries. As he told me, if you do the physcal therapy, and follow a few cautions, they’ll last a longer time, and they’ve done great. My knees have been pain free since the surgeries.

I can’t say enough about the surgerys Dr Jones has performed. I had a complete knee replacement and rotator cuff surgery. Dr.Jones has given me back my quality of life. He is the most personable capable professional . I would recommend him to anyone who needs surgery. Nancy B

Dr. Jones has done 4 surgeries on me. He is an outstanding surgeon who is thorough, compassionate and caring. He takes the time to explain results and procedures in a way that I can understand. I highly recommend Dr. Jones! His staff is wonderful too!

I was in excrutiating pain. After consulting with Dr. Jones, and the office expedited my surgery date by moving me up when there was an opening in the OR schedule, I was literally pain free immediately after the procedure. I was amazed at the results, and was so appreciative of the staff accommodating my schedule under the circumstances. Thank you for getting me back on my feet.

I suffered for years with arthritis in both knees and earlier this year I could hardly walk. I visited with Dr. Jones and I was scheduled to have my right knee done right away. I attended the class at Leominster Hospital which explained the procedure and all aspects of the surgery and recovery. I was so satisfied with Dr. Jones and the treatment I received at Leominster Hospital I had my left knee replaced a few moths later. After a few months of Physical Therapy I can walk and do stairs again and will return to work very soon. I would recommend Dr. Jones to any person who needs knee surgery. I rate my experience a 10 plus ! ! !

After several years of increasing pain in my hip, I made an appointment with Dr. Jones. We went the route of a steroid injection which gave two weeks of pain relief, then decided a replacement was needed. Because of previous responsibilities, a date was set several months out (yes, I waits too long). In his wisdom, Dr Jones prescribed pre-op PT. Finally, surgery was done on a Tuesday, I was discharged on the following Thursday PAIN FREE. Home PT was scheduled and now out patient PT. I have had a “seamless recovery”, I have had NO pain and am getting back to my usual schedule and activities ( yes, maintaining hip precautions for a bit longer). I am very pleased with the results. Thank you Dr. Jones & Dr. Manalan for your wonderful work, your caring hearts and your professionalism. The Longview Orthopaedic staff has been exceptional! If I ever needed another joint replacement, I would not hesitate returning to you. God bless each of you!

I recently suffered a traumatic injury to my left arm and was informed I needed to seek immediate medical attention. My first attempt at reaching a DR. was unsuccessful. My second attempt I was able to connect with DR. Brill and staff. I received an immediate response and was scheduled to see DR. Brill the next day. I arrived for my appointment in considerable pain and the staff was super accommodating, very well coordinated and felt like I made a great decision coming to this office. I required Xrays and MRI and all of these services including DR. Brills office are located in the Leominster hospital. I really appreciated the fact I didn’t have to travel around in extreme pain to multiple facilities for treatment. It was determined I need surgery asap and therefore needed to get tested prior for the Covid19 virus. This also was done at the Leominster hospital. Surgery was scheduled in a timely manner and DR. Brills office was excellent at communicating how the process would work. Dr.Brill is a very vibrant DR and patiently explained my injury as well as a course of action for treatment and recovery. The surgery itself was a positive experience and I highly recommend DR.Brill and his staff. I’m on the road to recovery and feel like I’m in very good hands.

I had two knee replacements done in 2012. Dr. Jones far exceeded my expectations as a surgeon. He was very professional and kind. His staff was very helpful. My first knee healed so quickly that I opted to have surgery on my other knee the same year. I had a great experience at Leominster Hospital. The nursing staff was wonderful and they met all my needs. Thank you to all.

After limping around for more than 5 years with a bad hip, I went to Dr Robert F Jones as recommended by my pcp. Surgery was scheduled quickly and was performed on 10-13-11. Five days later I was home and back to work in five weeks. Dr. Jones is a highly skilled, professional surgeon as well as friendly and compassionate about his patients. If the time ever comes when I need my other hip replaced, or knee or anything else, I won’t go anywhere else. Thanks for everything Dr. Jones

Dr. Jones repaired a significant tear in my right rotator cuff. After rehabilitation my right shoulder is in great shape. Dr. Jones has also performed arthroscopic surgery on my left knee and both surgeries were very successful. He is a highly skilled surgeon with a great bedside manner and knowing that my left knee will some day need replacing I will not hesitate to see Dr. Jones to schedule the surgery. I have complete faith and confidence in his surgical skills!!

I had heard many good statements about Dr. R. Jones so when it came time for me to seek treatment I called his office. The 1st visit was the start of a wonderful relationship the him, his staff and the Leominister Hospital staff. The joint replacement class was informal so one could ask a question when it came to mind. This was the second phase of a wonderful experience. Education and the ability to be comfortable with you Dr. (Dr. Jones) is necessary to achieve a complete recovery. Suggestion to patients – listen to your staff and do exercises as instructed and you will find that you are prepared to take on the activities of daily living with ease once more. Thank you Dr. Jones and all your staff in your office and those who care for your patients in the hospital

I’m a very active person. My knees began to give me a lot of problems and I had a lot of sleepless nights with a lot of pain, People were telling me don’t full around go to Boston to get your knees replaced. I decided to go and see Dr. Jones. I told Dr. Jones I was considering going to Boston to have my knees replaced. He said we do it here exactly like they do it in Boston. I was very impressed with Dr. Jones he was very professional and he had a great personality so I decided to have my surgery done by Dr. Jones. I had my left knee replaced and two years later he replaced my right knee. I now snowshoe, go hunting, I cut between 15to20 cords of wood a year, I play golf and walk the coarse. I am very thankful to Dr Jones and to the nurses and therapists that took care of me they are the best. Thank you all.

Dr. Jones operated on my right shoulder about ten years ago so when I needed a knee replacement I never thought of going to Boston or Worcester because I felt I had the best here. In less than 2 weeks I was driving and after 4 weeks I was done therapy. I walk every day for a couple of miles and use a bike with no pain.

Dr Jones operated on my knee at Leominster Hospital. I knew when I went to him that he was a highly skilled surgeon, and then was pleased to learn he is also a compassionate man. The Joint Replacement class at Leominster Hospital was informative and reassuring. I had positive experiences at Leominster Hospital and later at Sterling Village for rehab. I consider Dr Jones expertise, combined with productive hospital and rehab experiences, the reasons for my excellent recovery. Thank you.

I had 2 arthroscopy surgeries on my right knee by another surgeon who has since retired. I met Dr. Jones over 1 year ago. At that time I could hardly walk or climb stairs. Dr. Jones gave me shot in my knee approximately every 3 months. It was the first time I had shots with no pain. I didn’t feel a thing. As a result I have told people with knee problems about him and they have gone to him and just can’t get over how caring he is. Dr. Jones told me after new x-rays were taken that I was a candidate for a full knee replacement. The x-ray showed bone on bone. I have P.A.D and had to get the O.K. from my vascular surgeon. I was then scheduled for surgery on June 21 at the Leominster Hospital. After my stay there I was then transported to sterling Rehab. After intensive Rehab I was sent home with a visiting therapist that came to my home for therapy. In six weeks I was driving my car and walking without walker, crutches or cane. I have been told since, that they don’t usually replace knees at my age (81) Thank God for professionals like Dr. Robert Jones that took a chance on me in order for me to have quality of life. Thank you Dr. Jones

dr. jones operated on my right shoulder about eight years ago so when I needed knee replacement I never thought of going to boston or worcester because I felt I had the best right here. I was driving witin 2 weeks and was done theropy in four weeks. I walk every day for 2 miles and use the bike with no pain

I first met Dr. Jones in 2001 when he performed knee surgery on me. It hasn’t bothered me since. At that time he also told me that I would need a new hip someday. I went to him over the years and he quietly and kindly guided me in the right direction in relation to my hip. Eventually, I received a new left hip in February of 2007. I followed his directions and recommendations to the hilt. It has been four and one half years since my operation and all my pain that I had experienced before then has disappeared. I am very active in my life, but I also don’t overdo anything. Dr. Jones sees me every so often for a checkup and I always reiterate to him how much of a good job he did with my knees and hip. He is caring, professional, generous, and most of all, “a very skillful surgeon.” If it were not for Dr. Jones, I wouldn’t be in great health as I am today. Many people seem to think that the best surgeons are in the Boston area. There some great surgeons in Boston. But, we have one in our own backyard, Dr. Robert Jones. I highly recommend him to anyone. Thank you Dr. Jones. Shawn K

Having gone through several operations in the last 10-years 2-Rotator Cuffs and a back Fusion I can’t say enough about how well I was treated and how fast I recovered to get back to a fairly active life for a 60 year old – Cycling, Skiing and Climbing. Dr Jones understands how important a healthy lifestyle is to his patients and is most accomodating to athletes geting back to their activities. Thanks Dr Jones and Staff – You probably haven’t seen the last of me !

It has been 6 years today since Dr. Jones gave me a new left hip. I followed his directions to the hilt. In 6 years I can honestly say that I haven’t experienced one iota of pain. My gait is just about perfect. I am very lucky and blessed to have received the excellent care that I did from Dr. Jones and the Leominster staff. Thank you. Shawn K USMC 1974-1980

Dr. Jones performed a total knee replacement, on my right leg, less than 3 weeks ago. It is nothing short of a miracle! I am already walking without a cane, & am pain free. Many people advised me to “go to Boston” to have the replacement. Nothing could have been further from the truth! The care I receive from Dr. Jones, Dr. Manalan, the nursing staff @ Health Alliance, & the PT Department, was outstanding. Thank you again to Dr. Jones, & the staff @ Health Alliance, for a job well done.

I was suffering with severe arthritis in both knees . Walking , climbing stairs and even driving was next to impossible. Dr. Jones was recommended to me by my Primary Care Doctor . My experience with Dr. Jones and his staff and the Staff at Leominster Hospital was top notch. I was informed about all aspects of the operation and recovery and even attended an informative class at the Hospital before my operation. My right knee was replaced in April and my left knee in August. After completing Physical Therapy I am now able to walk, climb stairs and drive with out any pain . Thank you Dr. Jones

I had ACL reconstruction on my left knee on May 3rd 2018. Although the pain post surgery was difficult; though expected, I held out hope for a complete recovery. I have been going to PT and working on all of the exercises. The pain is getting less and movement and comfort are on the rise!! I want to thank Dr. Jones for doing such an expert job on my knee. Thank you to all the support staff who were kind and patient with me. Also Keith Beals for being there for me from the start!!!! Hope to be back at work soon and at my best. Thank you all!!

I owe my NEW LIFE To Keith Beals PA I can walk again!!!!

Dr. Jones did a Rotator Cuff tear in my right shoulder. Along with a few other repairs. Cant believe how good my shoulder feels after two weeks! Sling is gone!