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Charles Taunt, D.O.
Michigan Orthopedic Center
Orthopedics: Total Joint Replacement of the Hip and Knee, Musculoskeletal Infections
Lansing, MI
Most recent review: 1 week ago
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4.9
898 Ratings
399 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
898 Ratings
399 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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Dr. Taunt explains everything in detail. Makes you feel comfortable, and I always refer him to others.
Dr Taunt did an excellent job explaining the the procedure, and spent the time going over my recovery and what to expect in the next couple of months
Exceptional surgeon.
The best!
Felt very well heard and informed about my knee situation. Enjoyed meeting dr and staff. Everyone was friendly and professional.
Very personable. Took time to answer all my questions with regard to the progress of my knee replacement surgery. It's refreshing to have a doctor that doesn't spend the whole time staring at their computer or their watch but rather the patient. It makes you trust them more.
Straight to the point and answers questions that I can understand
Dr. Taunt is an awesome physician. He has been my ortho doctor for many years and I highly recommend him. He has always been professional, informative, knowledgeable and caring.
Amazing work great Doctor
Dr. Taunt cared deeply for his my concerns and did his best for the best outcome. He communicated thoroughly, and made sure all my questions and concerns were answered. I trusted him so much I went back to him for the second TKR.