Who writes the medical information on this page?
A clinical content team familiar with orthopedic practice drafts this page, and James Mantone, MD reviews it before it is published.
Dr. Mantone's review centers on his own areas of practice: sports medicine, and knee, shoulder, and hip care, so the language here reflects how he actually describes his work, not a generic template.
Does a physician actually check this page before it goes live?
Yes. Nothing about Dr. Mantone's training, practice, or focus areas is published until he has confirmed it is accurate.
If a detail about his background changes, the page is corrected to match, not the other way around.
Where do the facts about Dr. Mantone's training come from?
From his verified professional record, not from promotional copy.
He earned his medical degree at the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine, completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Sinai Grace Hospital in Detroit, and completed fellowship training in shoulder and elbow surgery at Baylor University in Dallas, Texas. Each of those facts is checked against that record before it appears anywhere on this site.
Why doesn't this page list specific conditions or procedures Dr. Mantone treats?
Because none are confirmed in his record yet.
This page states only what has been verified so far: his training, his hospital affiliation, and his focus areas of sports medicine, knee, shoulder, and hip care. A condition or procedure is added here only once it is confirmed, not assumed from his specialty alone.
How often does this information get updated?
Whenever Dr. Mantone's verified record changes, not on a fixed schedule.
A new affiliation, a new focus area, or a correction to his training history is reflected here as soon as it is confirmed, and nothing is added in the meantime to fill space.
Is this page medical advice?
No. This page explains how the content on this site is written and checked.
It does not diagnose or treat any condition, and it does not replace an evaluation by a physician.
Can I see Dr. Mantone for care?
Yes, he is accepting new patients at Avera Orthopedics in Aberdeen, South Dakota.
Most patients reach his practice through a referring physician, and this page exists in part so that a referring clinician can check his training and focus areas directly.