Lloyd Jones Jr., MD

Meet Lloyd Jones Jr., MD

Restoring Form and Function with Precision in East Texas

Dr. Lloyd Jones Jr. is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon serving the Longview community at CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic. After advanced surgical training at major academic medical centers in Boston and Houston, he returned to East Texas with a clear mission: putting people back together with care, precision, and respect.

Dr. Jones completed extensive residency and fellowship training focused on both complex reconstruction and aesthetic surgery. He chose to settle in Longview to be near family and to ensure East Texas families can access specialized plastic and reconstructive care without traveling to distant metropolitan centers.

Career at a Glance

• Best of East Texas Winner: Voted “Best Plastic Surgeon” by the Longview community in 2023.
• Advanced Academic Training: Completed plastic surgery residency training at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center in Massachusetts, with clinical experience at major Boston-area institutions including Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston Children’s Hospital, and Boston Medical Center.
• Pediatric & Craniofacial Fellowship: Completed a highly competitive fellowship in Craniofacial and Pediatric Plastic Surgery at Texas Children’s Hospital through Baylor College of Medicine.
• Board Certified: Diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery and active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Clinical Role and Areas of Care

Dr. Jones serves as a clinical leader within the CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Health System, providing coordinated reconstructive care for adults and children across East Texas.

His areas of focus include:

• Breast reconstruction following cancer treatment, including immediate and delayed reconstruction. Learn more about breast reconstruction at CHRISTUS Health.
• Reconstruction following skin cancer removal, including Mohs surgery repair.
• Pediatric and congenital reconstruction, including cleft lip and palate, craniosynostosis, and congenital ear deformities. Learn more about pediatric craniofacial care at CHRISTUS Health.
• Facial soft-tissue trauma, facial aging procedures, abdominoplasty, and body contouring.

What You Can Expect from Care

Dr. Jones believes surgical excellence begins with listening. He avoids high-pressure or sales-driven consultations and instead focuses on thoughtful, transparent conversations.

Patients can expect unhurried consultations, personalized surgical planning, and clear explanations that help them understand their options and next steps.

Advanced Surgical Innovation

Dr. Jones incorporates modern reconstructive techniques such as Polydioxanone (PDS) plates for complex cartilage reshaping in nasal and ear reconstruction. He also uses biologic agents and acellular dermal matrices to support tissue healing and reduce scarring in facial and scalp reconstruction.

He has contributed to peer-reviewed research on biologic reconstruction techniques, including publications in Seminars in Plastic Surgery.

Research and Clinical Scholarship

Dr. Jones is a published researcher with work appearing in the Annals of Plastic Surgery. His research examines surgical efficiency and cost reduction while maintaining patient outcomes.

One notable publication, Utilization Fraction of Reduction Mammoplasty Instrument Sets , explores opportunities to reduce operating room waste while preserving surgical quality.

Education and Training

• Undergraduate: Austin College, Sherman, Texas
• Medical School: LSU Health Sciences Center, Shreveport, Louisiana
• Residency: General Surgery at LSU Health Sciences Center; Plastic Surgery at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center
• Fellowship: Craniofacial and Pediatric Plastic Surgery at Texas Children’s Hospital / Baylor College of Medicine