Dr. Jones received his bachelor's degree in 1980 and his medical degree in 1984 from West Virginia University in Morgantown, West Virginia. He received his internship and residency training in general surgery in 1986 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. Jones received his otolaryngology training at West Virginia University Hospitals.

Dr. Jones is board certified with the American Academy of Otolaryngology since 1992, and is licensed to practice medicine in the state of North Carolina. He has been affiliated with Valdese General Hospital since 1993, and Grace Hospital since 1995.