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Charles Taunt, D.O.
Michigan Orthopedic Center
Orthopedics: Total Joint Replacement of the Hip and Knee, Musculoskeletal Infections
Lansing, MI
4.9
691 Ratings
310 Comments
Dr. Charles Taunt is committed to providing compassionate, quality care. Dr. Taunt's practice is focused on achieving excellent patient outcomes in hip and knee replacement surgery. His passion is to enable patients to achieve the best outcome possible with the shortest recovery time possible.
4.9
691 Ratings
310 Comments
Dr. Charles Taunt is committed to providing compassionate, quality care. Dr. Taunt's practice is focused on achieving excellent patient outcomes in hip and knee replacement surgery. His passion is to enable patients to achieve the best outcome possible with the shortest recovery time possible.
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Dr. Charles Taunt is committed to providing compassionate, quality care. Dr. Taunt's practice is focused on achieving excellent patient outcomes in hip and knee replacement surgery. His passion is to enable patients to achieve the best outcome possible with the shortest recovery time possible. In addition, he has a special interest in and frequently cares for complications in hip and knee replacement surgery, including the surgical treatment of component loosening, material failure, infection, joint instability, metal hypersensitivity/allergy, and fractures around a hip or knee prosthesis. He teaches other orthopedic surgeons at the state and national level, lecturing frequently across the country on different aspects of hip and knee replacement surgery. Dr. Taunt is an Associate Clinical Professor of Surgery at Michigan State University and is active teaching in the Michigan State University/ McLaren Greater Lansing orthopedic surgery residency program. He instructs young surgeons in training and enjoys working daily with orthopedic residents, interns and medical students.
Education and Training:
Adult Reconstruction Fellowship, The University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
Orthopedic Surgery Residency, St. John Oakland Hospital, Madison Heights, Michigan
Traditional Rotating Internship, St. John Oakland Hospital, Madison Heights, Michigan
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences, Des Moines, Iowa
BA - Economics & Pre-Professional Studies, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana
Certifications:
Fellow, American Osteopathic Association of Orthopedics
Board Certified, American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery, 2018
Advanced Trauma Life Support
Memberships:
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics
American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
American Osteopathic Association
Michigan Osteopathic Association
Michigan Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
Sigma Sigma Phi, National Osteopathic Honorary Society
Medical Committees:
Member, American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery, Test Writing Committee, 2008 – 2014
Vice President, Adult Reconstructive and Arthritis Surgery Section, AOAO, 2009
Member, IRMC/MSU/Sparrow Orthopedic Surgery Residency Executive Committee, 2008 – Present
Member, Board of Directors, American Osteopathic Association of Orthopedics, 2003 – 2004
President, AOAO Resident Association, 2003 – 2004
Hospital Affiliations:
Red Cedar Surgery Center
McLaren Orthopedic Hospital
McLaren Greater Lansing
Sparrow Hospital (Emergency Situations Only)
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The office was very efficient! Dr Taunt is very knowledgeable and listened to me.
Very professional & kind. Thorough and knowledgeable. Definitely will continue with this Doctor. Office staff was excellent also. Maggie Harris
Exceptional
Did not feel rushed. Explain my surgery and answered my questions.
Great doctor that answers to all your questions.
Dr taunt has done both of my knee replacements. He even did my wife’s knee replacement. He has all of my confidence. Dr taunt is a great surgeon.
Staff and doctors were personable, informative and thorough. The wait was long - my only negative feedback. I chose to have my PT at this facility.
good surgeon and his relationship he has with people builds confidence.
Dr. Taunt is a great surgeon. He is diligent in explaining his procedures and makes sure you are comfortable and understand his processes. I highly recommend him.
Dr.taunt was very pleasant and very informative. I feel confident that he will be able to help with the knee problems that I am experiencing.