Dr. James J. Pollifrone, D.O.
Member of Arlington Orthopedic Associates
Contact Information
phone: 817-375-5200
email: jpollifrone@arlingtonortho.com
James J. Pollifrone, D.O. received his undergraduate degree in mathematics at Hiram College in Ohio and then he earned his medical degree from the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine. His specialty includes general orthopedics, hand and total joint surgery and fracture care for children and adults.
Education
- 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, Ohio 1984 D.O.
Post Graduate
- AOA Approved Internship, Youngstown Osteopathic Hospital, Youngstown, Ohio, Don Scarnecchia, D.O. D.M.E. 7/84-6/85
- AOAO Approved Orthopedic Residency Dallas/Fort Worth Medical Center, Grand Prairie, Texas 7/85-6-89
Hospital Affiliations
- Arlington Memorial Hospital, Arlington Texas - Active
- Medical Center of Arlington - Active
Memberships
- American Osteopathic Association
- American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics
- Tarrant County Medical Society
Papers Published
- "Musculoskeletal Involvement of Sickle Cell Disease" M.O.O.S. St Louis, Misouri 7/86
- "Treatment of Scaphoid Fractures and Other Difficult Fractures Using the Herbcrt Screw" M.O.O.S. Tulsa, Oklahoma 1/88
- "History of Intramedullary Rods" 33 anual Postgraduate Seminar AOAO, Scottsdale, Arizona 5/93
- Case Study: True/Flex Intramedullary Rod System for the Upper Extremity. Applied Ostco Systems, Wanlut Creek, Ca
Positions Held
- Dallas/Fort Worth Medical Center: Ex Offiio 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 Ostopathic Orthopedic Society: Secretary/Treasurer M.O.O.S. 1993-1994, Vice President M.O.O.S. 1995-1996, President M.O.O.S. 1997
- AOAO Member Evaluating Committee 1995-2006