Dr. Austin Taylor believes it is important to develop a unique treatment plan based on individual and distinct needs as well as a patient's season of life. Whether his patients are experiencing chronic, acute pain or recent trauma, Dr. Taylor explores all options available to meet patient-specific needs while incorporating a manageable treatment plan into daily life. As a former soccer player at Oklahoma Christian University, he has a great appreciation for patients suffering from orthopedic issues. He values the importance of a positive orthopedic experience. Dr. Taylor treats all types of patients from weekend warriors and student-athletes to those suffering from joint pain following years of normal, wear-and-tear. Dr. Taylor is originally from Dallas, Texas. He loves sports and spending time with his wife, Tara, and their two small children.
Education:
Undergraduate:
Oklahoma Christian University
Oklahoma City, OK - 2002
Masters of Public Health:
University of Oklahoma
College of Public Health
Oklahoma City, OK - 2005
Medical School:
University of Oklahoma
College of Medicine
Oklahoma City, OK - 2009
Residency:
Orthopedic Surgery
and Rehabilitation
University of Oklahoma
Health Sciences Center
Oklahoma City, OK - 2014
Fellowship:
Sports Medicine and Shoulder
University of Michigan
Health System
Ann Arbor, MI - 2015
Board Certified:
American Board
of Orthopaedic Surgery
Sports Coverage:
Team Physician, Oklahoma State University
Assistant Team Physician, University of Michigan
USA Rugby Team Physician
Memberships:
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
Mid-America Orthopaedic Association
Great personality. Explained upcoming procedure very thoroughly. Did a great job of setting expectations regarding recovery.
Very informative and professional! Made me feel very comfortable about having my upcoming surgery!
Awesome
Great Doctor! Knew exactly the best treatment for me.
Dr. Taylor has done both a knee replacement and rotator cuff surgery on me in the last few years. He is excellent and I am very pleased with the results.
Dr. Taylor always takes his time in our appointments and explains things well. He answers our questions thoroughly. We are so happy to have him as our doctor!
We believe that Dr Taylor is absolutely the best surgeon and person ever . Plus his staff it totally awesome.
Dr. Taylor has always been helpful, informative and caring.
Very knowledgeable/understandable and very easy to talk to.
Very good doctor, explains the problems with knee replacement verses the siadiac nerve. Makes me.more comfortable with the pain I’m having. We