Meet John Drkulec

MD

Sports Medicine Doctor in Mansfield, TX

Specialties

About

Dr. Drkulec

Since 2003, Dr. John Drkulec has consistently provided top-tier sports medicine and orthopedic care to the Mansfield, Grand Prairie, and Midlothian area. In 2007, he spearheaded AOA’s Mansfield location development, serving as the Head of the Orthopedic Surgery division at Mansfield Methodist.

Dr. Drkulec works tirelessly as a patient advocate. He has served on the Board of Directors of the AOA since 2016, was the Medical Director of the Baylor Scott & White Orthopedic and Spine Hospital of Arlington during the COVID era (2020–2024) and has been a member of United Musculoskeletal Partner’s Clinical Governance Board—helping chart the future direction of orthopedics in Texas since its inception.

A fixture on the sidelines of area football games, he has also served as one of the main Sports Medicine Providers for MISD athletes and their families since 2007. His portfolio of high-profile sports team physicianships continually expands. In 2019, Dr. Drkulec’s reputation landed him as the team physician and lead surgeon for the XFL’s Dallas Renegades for their inaugural season. Additionally, Dr. Drkulec stays actively involved with the University of Texas in Arlington Mavericks Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Volleyball, and Tennis teams, and the NAHL’s Texas Brahma’s Junior Hockey Program. He has previously served with the Grand Prairie Air Hogs Minor League team, as well as both Men and Women’s Big 12 Basketball Tournaments.

In his free time, Dr. Drkulec has found ways to bring his medical and sports backgrounds to work for the community; coaching local youth soccer, basketball, and hockey teams.

Serve with Skill. Decide with Wisdom.

Honors & Awards

Fort Worth Magazine Top Doctor 2012, 2013, 2022, 2025

Education

Pre

Medical: 1988 – 1990. University of Windsor, Windsor, Ontario, Canada, Dept. of Biology

Medical: 1990 – 1994. University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Degree of Medicine (May 1994)

Residency: 1994 – 1999. University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Orthopedic Surgery Residency (June 1999).Program Director: Dr. Jay Jarvis

Fellowship: University of Western Ontario, Fowler / Kennedy Sports Medicine Clinic, London, Ontario, Canada. Fellowship in Sports Medicine & Arthroscopy. Program Director: Dr. Peter J. Fowler

Certifications & Memberships

American Board of Orthopedic Surgery - Board Certified

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada - Board Certified

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, member

American Medical Association, member

Texas Medical Association, Member

Texas Orthopedic Association, member

American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, Member

Tarrant County Medical Association, Member

Working with Dr. Drkulec

Olha Elorreaga

Dr. Drkulec Specialties

Sports Medicine

OrthoTexas is a leading provider of orthopedic sports medicine care in North Texas, offering comprehensive treatment for athletes of all ages.

Total Joint Replacement

Joint replacement at OrthoTexas is led by a team of fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeons who specialize in restoring mobility, reducing pain, and improving quality of life