What Arlington Orthopedic Associates does

Arlington Orthopedic Associates, P.A., doing business as AOA Orthopedic Specialists, is a multi-location orthopedic medical practice headquartered at 800 Orthopedic Way, Arlington, TX. Founded in the late 1990s and operating for more than 25 years, the practice employs 28 orthopedic surgeons across six clinical locations in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex (Arlington, Irving, Mansfield, Midlothian, Dallas/DeSoto, and Waxahachie), supplemented by colocated physical therapy and occupational therapy sites. AOA is a subsidiary of United Musculoskeletal Partners, a strategic operating platform that provides growth capital and operational infrastructure to musculoskeletal practices.

The practice delivers comprehensive musculoskeletal care organized around surgical subspecialties—hip, knee, shoulder, spine, elbow, hand and wrist, and foot and ankle—supported by on-site diagnostics (digital X-ray, EMG, MRI), physical therapy, sports medicine, and workers compensation services. Its technical differentiators include robotic-assisted knee and hip replacement, robot-assisted spine surgery, minimally invasive surgical techniques, and 3D printing for custom implants. Patient acquisition occurs through direct appointments at 24-hour phone scheduling, online booking, athenahealth patient portal, and in-network referrals from commercial insurers, Medicare, Medicare replacement plans, and workers compensation programs.

AOA generates revenue through professional services billing for consultations, diagnostic imaging, surgical procedures (surgeon and facility fees), and physical therapy. The go-to-market model is sales-led and consumer-oriented, with marketing executed through a content-rich website, social channels (Facebook, Twitter/X, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube), community outreach (Mission Arlington, Mansfield Cares, school athletics), and team-physician affiliations that drive brand visibility and referral traffic. Customer segments span the general public, athletes and sports teams, and workers compensation patients, with named affiliations including the WNBA's Dallas Wings, UTA Athletics, University of Dallas, and Dallas Diamonds WNFL.

Name

Arlington Orthopedic Associates

Legal name

Arlington Orthopedics Associates, P.A.

Website

https://arlingtonortho.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

AOA Orthopedic Specialists is a multi-location orthopedic medical practice operating 6 clinics across the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex with 28 surgeons, delivering comprehensive musculoskeletal care including joint replacement, spine surgery, sports medicine, diagnostics, and physical therapy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Arlington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Patient Care Services: Revenue generated from orthopedic consultations, diagnostic services, physical therapy, and surgical procedures. Billed through insurance (commercial, Medicare, Medicare replacement) and workers compensation programs.
2. Medical Procedures and Surgery: Surgical procedures including joint replacement, spine surgery, sports medicine procedures, and hand/wrist surgeries. Revenue from facility fees, surgeon fees, and related medical services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Arlington Orthopedic Associates (dba AOA Orthopedic Specialists) provides comprehensive orthopedic musculoskeletal care through 6 Dallas-Fort Worth clinic locations staffed by 28 board-certified, fellowship-trained surgeons. Services span surgical specialties (hip, knee, shoulder, spine, elbow, hand/wrist, foot/ankle), sports medicine, on-site diagnostics (X-ray, EMG, MRI), and physical/occupational therapy, with robotic-assisted and minimally invasive surgical techniques used across joint replacement and spine procedures.

Product overview

AOA Orthopedic Specialists is a multi-location orthopedic practice serving the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex for over 25 years. The practice operates six locations (Arlington, Dallas/DeSoto, Irving, Mansfield, Midlothian, and Waxahachie) and offers comprehensive orthopedic services organized around surgical specialties (Hip, Knee, Shoulder, Spine, Elbow, Hand/Wrist, Foot/Ankle), supported by Physical Therapy, Diagnostics (X-ray, EMG, MRI), and Sports Medicine. The practice also incorporates advanced surgical technologies including robotic knee and hip replacement, robot-assisted spine surgery, and minimally invasive surgical approaches.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hip Surgery Comprehensive hip surgery for adult patients, including hip replacement, hip labral tear treatment, hip bursitis, and hip fracture care, performed via minimally invasive and robotic-assisted techniques using the latest robot assistance technologies with bioidentical tissue for cartilage regeneration.
• Knee Surgery Knee surgery for conditions including ACL/MCL tears, total knee replacement, Baker's cysts, and fractured patella, in which worn or damaged portions of the knee are replaced with metal, ceramic, or plastic components.
• Shoulder Surgery Surgical treatment for shoulder dislocations, rotator cuff tears, shoulder separation, and muscle detachment, aimed at restoring natural range of motion, function, and strength of the shoulder joint.
• Spine Surgery Spine surgery using robot-assisted and minimally invasive approaches for herniated discs, bone spurs, spinal stenosis, and degenerative disc disease.
• Elbow Surgery Surgical treatment for elbow conditions, injuries, and fractures.
• Hand & Wrist Surgery Hand and wrist surgical procedures including carpal tunnel release and treatment of hand and wrist injuries.
• Foot & Ankle Surgery Surgical treatment for foot and ankle conditions, injuries, and deformities.
• Sports Medicine Sports medicine services covering prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of sports-related injuries such as Achilles tendon injuries, elbow injuries, and athletic spine injuries for professional, collegiate, amateur, and recreational athletes.
• Physical Therapy Physical therapy services for rehabilitation after orthopedic surgery or injury, including therapeutic exercises, stretches, and specialized equipment treatment, available at multiple AOA locations (Arlington PT & OT, Mansfield PT, Waxahachie PT, Irving PT & OT, Dallas/DeSoto PT, and Highlander PT & OT).
• Diagnostics On-site diagnostic imaging services including digital X-ray, electromyography (EMG), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for diagnosis of orthopedic conditions.
• Cervical Epidural Steroid Injection Minimally invasive injection of steroid medication into the cervical epidural space to reduce inflammation and relieve pain from pinched or damaged nerves causing neck and upper back pain.
• Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injection Minimally invasive injection to relieve back, neck, arm, and leg pain caused by inflamed spinal nerves due to spinal stenosis or disc herniation.
• Facet Joint Injections Steroid medication injection into facet joints of the cervical, thoracic, or lumbar spine to block pain and enable rehabilitation.
• Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS) Advanced minimally invasive spine surgery technique offering reduced trauma and faster return to daily activities, with insights from Dr. Eric Wieser.
• Cervical Disc Replacement Total disc arthroplasty procedure to remove a damaged cervical disc and replace it with an artificial disc device.

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Baylor Orthopedic and Spine Hospital at ArlingtoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. James W. Burnett is affiliated with Baylor, Scott, and White Orthopedic and Spine Hospital at Arlington. Dr. Eric Wieser co-founded the Baylor Orthopedic and Spine Hospital in Arlington.
• University of Texas at Arlington AthleticscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Mark Kazewych serves as the Official Team Physician of the University of Texas at Arlington Athletics since 2018. Dr. Andrew Freese also serves as a Team Physician with AOA.
• Dallas Wings (WNBA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Mark Kazewych was selected as the Lead Orthopedic Surgeon for the WNBA's Dallas Wings in 2022, providing professional sports team orthopedic care.
• Faith in PracticeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Jay Pond participates in mission work through Faith in Practice, a faith-based medical mission team that travels to Guatemala to perform surgeries on underprivileged patients.
• University of DallasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. R. Mills Roberts serves as team physician for the University of Dallas athletic programs.
• Dallas Diamonds WNFLminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. R. Mills Roberts serves as team physician for the Dallas Diamonds WNFL professional women's football team.
• Multiple Area High SchoolsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Clinton Bell is actively involved in the community, providing team support and orthopedic care to several schools in the local area. Dr. Roberts serves as team physician for Irving High School.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Cleveland Clinic Orthopaedic & Rheumatologic Institute: Large hospital-system-affiliated orthopedic service line within a nationally ranked health system — comparable as a broad incumbent offering competing orthopedic surgical and rehabilitative services within integrated care delivery.
• Hospital for Special Surgery: Nationally recognized orthopedic specialty hospital in New York offering comprehensive orthopedic and sports medicine care — relevant as a scaled, best-in-class incumbent that defines clinical quality benchmarks AOA competes against.

Direct peers

• OrthoCarolina: Large independent orthopedic practice group serving the Charlotte region with sub-specialty care, sports medicine, PT, and imaging — structurally analogous to AOA as a physician-owned multi-location orthopedic platform within a defined metro.
• Rothman Orthopaedic Institute: One of the largest independent musculoskeletal practices in the U.S., operating multiple locations across the Mid-Atlantic with comprehensive orthopedic sub-specialties, on-site PT, and diagnostics — directly comparable to AOA's multi-site, full-service orthopedic model.
• Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush: Renowned orthopedic group affiliated with Rush University in Chicago offering sub-specialty surgical care, sports medicine, and PT — comparable to AOA in breadth of orthopedic services and academic-grade physician credentials.
• Resurgens Orthopaedics: Independent, multi-location orthopedic practice in Georgia with comprehensive sub-specialty coverage, on-site imaging, and PT — a near analog to AOA's physician-owned, multi-site model in a regional market.

Others

• United Musculoskeletal Partners: Platform organization and parent of AOA that aggregates independent orthopedic practices under a shared strategic and operational umbrella — comparable not as a competitor but as the strategic context shaping AOA's growth and exit trajectory.

Regional players

• Baylor Scott & White Orthopedic and Spine Hospital at Arlington: Specialty hospital in the same DFW submarket where multiple AOA surgeons hold privileges, offering competing orthopedic and spine surgical services as part of a large integrated health system — directly relevant given overlapping surgeon affiliations.
• Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center: Independent orthopedic and sports medicine practice in Birmingham, AL with sub-specialty surgical care, imaging, and PT — comparable to AOA as a regional multi-specialty musculoskeletal platform with strong sports medicine positioning.
• Texas Orthopedic Associates: Multi-physician orthopedic practice serving the DFW Metroplex with general orthopedics, sports medicine, and joint care — directly comparable to AOA in geography, service mix, and patient demographic, making it a primary local competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/arlingtonortho
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC0ml1ZO0YsfCJ5raUI2odow/videos?view=0&sort=dd&shelf_id=1
• Facebookfacebook.com/arlingtonorthopedicassociates
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/arlington-orthopedic-associates
• Instagraminstagram.com/arlingtonorthoassociates

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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Investments

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