Charlotte Orthopaedic Surgeon to Serve Leading Foot and Ankle Society
Schaumburg, Ill. (October 1, 2026) – Foot and ankle orthopaedic surgeon, Carroll P. Jones III, MD, has joined the Board of Directors of the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS), the leading organization for lower extremity medicine and foot and ankle surgery, as a member-at-large.
“Education, mentorship, and leadership have been an enormous part of my career, and I would love to bring that experience to the Board of Directors to help guide the AOFAS,” Dr. Jones said.
Currently, Dr. Jones is a foot and ankle orthopaedic surgeon at OrthoCarolina in Charlotte, North Carolina. After receiving his medical degree at the Medical College of Georgia, he completed his orthopaedic residency at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill and his foot and ankle fellowship at Idaho Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Fellowship in Boise, Idaho, under Michael Coughlin, MD.
In the AOFAS, Dr. Jones served as program chair for AOFAS Annual Meeting 2021 and a member of the AOFAS Education Committee. Dr. Jones is a current member of the AOFAS Fellowship Match & Accreditation and AOFAS Membership Committees.
Outside of the AOFAS, Dr. Jones is the lead foot and ankle physician for the Charlotte Ballet, Hendrick Motor Sports, Carolina Panthers, and the Charlotte Football Club.
To learn more about the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society, go to aofas.org.
About Foot and Ankle Orthopaedic Surgeons
Foot and ankle orthopaedic surgeons are medical doctors (MD and DO) who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders and injuries of the foot and ankle. Their education and training consist of four years of medical school, five years of postgraduate residency, and a fellowship year of specialized surgical training. These specialists care for patients of all ages, performing reconstructive surgery for deformities and arthritis, treating sports injuries, and managing foot and ankle trauma.
About the AOFAS
The American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) mobilizes our dynamic community of foot and ankle orthopaedic surgeons to improve patient care through education, research, and advocacy. As the premier global organization for foot and ankle care, AOFAS delivers exceptional events and resources for continuous education, funds and promotes innovative research, and broadens patient understanding of foot and ankle conditions and treatments. By emphasizing collaboration and excellence, AOFAS inspires ever-increasing levels of professional performance leading to improved patient outcomes. For more information visit the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society online at aofas.org.
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