Dr. Mark Triffon
Dr. Triffon is a practicing Orthopedic Surgeon here in Columbus. He was born and raised in Dayton, Ohio, , and is a specialist in orthopedic surgery, sports medicine, and has been a clinical professor in sports medicine, clinical rehabilitation and orthopedics. But best of all, he is an OSU graduate and a serious Buckeye. Dr. Triffon’s summary profile is below.
Mark J. Triffon, M.D.
Dr. Mark J. Triffon, of Ohio Riverside Sports Medicine at the Ohio Orthopedic Center of Excellence, specializes in sports medicine and shoulder, elbow and knee disorders.
Prior to his tenure as an assistant professor of orthopedic surgery at The Ohio State University Department of Orthopedics and Division of Sports Medicine, Dr. Triffon ran a successful private practice in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine in Tennessee and also was a clinical instructor of orthopedics and rehabilitation at Vanderbilt University.
He is team physician for Rahal Letterman Racing , Columbus Crew, Marysville Meteors IBL basketball and consultant to The Ohio State University Rugby Team. He is also director of the Ohio Orthopedic Center of Excellence Foundation.
Professional Memberships and Organizations
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Current Professional Appointments
Clinical Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, The Ohio State University Department of Orthopedics and Division of Sports Medicine, Columbus, Ohio (2001)
Clinical Instructor of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tenn. (1998)
Education
o Bachelor's degree -Miami University, Oxford, Ohio
o Doctorate Degree in Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
o Internship at Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital, Cooperstown, N.Y.
o Residency in pediatrics, Children’s Medical Center, Dayton, Ohio
o Residency in orthopedic surgery, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, Calif.
o Fellowship in sports medicine, Minneapolis Sports Medicine Center, Minneapolis, Minn. Vikings, Twins, and Timberwolves
Dr. Triffon can be reached at his Buckeye 50 Yardline email address of
Or if you would like to schedule a personal appointment with him at his Columbus, Ohio office:
Ohio Orthopedic Center of Excellence
4605 Sawmill Road
Upper Arlington, OH 43220
614.827.8700 phone