James Pollifrone, D.O.
Dear Patients,
After 36 years of serving the patients of Arlington, Grand Prairie, Mansfield and the surrounding communities, I am writing to share the news of my upcoming retirement on July 31, 2025.
I am blessed to have had the privilege to care for you and your families over the years. I have always tried to provide the best orthopedic care that I possibly could and in the most ethical way. I hope that I have made a lasting and positive impact on your lives. I have been fortunate to have made so many friends throughout my years of practice. I am truly grateful for all of you!
As I transition into my new career of retirement, I am confident that you will continue to receive exceptional care from my colleagues at Arlington Orthopedic Associates.
You do not need to transfer your medical records as we all use the same electronic health records system. If you wish to seek care outside of our practice, you may contact our medical records department for assistance.
Again, it has been a blessing and my privilege to serve you all as an orthopedic surgeon these past 36 years. Thank you for your friendship and may God bless all of you and your families!
Sincerely,
James J. Pollifrone, DO
Education & Training
- High School: Boardman High School, Boardman, Ohio 1976
- College: Hiram College, Hiram, Ohio 1980 BA, Mathematics and General Science
- Medical School: Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Athens
- AOA Approved Internship, Youngstown Osteopathic Hospital, Youngstown, Ohio, 7/84-6/85
- AOAO Approved Orthopedic Residency Dallas/Fort Worth Medical Center, Grand Prairie, Texas 7/85-6/89
Professional Organizations
- Dallas/Fort Worth Medical Center: Ex Official Medical Staff Officer to Board of Trustees 1993, Member Board of Trustees 1993-2000, Co-Chairman Department Of Orthopedics 1992, 1997, 1998, Chairman Department of Orthopedics 1993, 1994, Chairman Utilization Review 1989-1993, Chief of Staff 1994-1995, Residency Director Orthopedic Program 1998-9/00, Chairman of the Board – DFW Physicians Association 1996-2000
- Midwest Osteopathic Orthopedic Society: Secretary/Treasurer M.O.O.S. 1993-1994, Vice President M.O.O.S. 1995-1996, President M.O.O.S. 1997
- American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics Member Evaluating Committee, 1995 – Present; Chairman AOAO Evaluating Committee 2010 – Present
- Member AOAO Board of Directors 2007-2014
- Former President of American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics 2012-2013
- Former President, Arlington Orthopedic Associates 2011-2015
- Member of American Osteopathic Association Postgraduate and Training Review Committee
Publications
- Musculoskeletal Involvement of Sickle Cell Disease” M.O.O.S. St Louis, Missouri 7/86
- “Treatment of Scaphoid Fractures and Other Difficult Fractures Using the Herbert Screw” M.O.O.S. Tulsa, Oklahoma 1/88
- “History of Intramedullary Rods” 33rd annual Postgraduate Seminar AOAO, Scottsdale, Arizona 5/93
- Case Study: True/Flex Intramedullary Rod System for the Upper Extremity. Applied Ostco Systems, Walnut Creek, Ca