Dr. Heather Taillac, M.D. is a board-eligible, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon who specializes in upper extremity surgery. She is excited to bring her expertise to help patients return to work, caring for their families, and doing the things they love.
Dr. Taillac grew up in Franklin, TN. She received her medical degree in 2016 at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. She completed a residency in orthopedic surgery at Ochsner Clinic Foundation in New Orleans, LA.
Dr. Heather Taillac, M.D. is a board-eligible, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon who specializes in upper extremity surgery. She is excited to bring her expertise to help patients return to work, caring for their families, and doing the things they love.
Dr. Taillac grew up in Franklin, TN. She received her medical degree in 2016 at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. She completed a residency in orthopedic surgery at Ochsner Clinic Foundation in New Orleans, LA.
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I have the utmost confidence in Dr. Taillac. She is both professional and patient, always taking the time to explain and answer my questions.
Jul-2025
She is awesome
Jul-2025
Very professional, friendly, knowledgeable.
Jun-2025
Very polite and professional, and the examination was thorough
Jun-2025
She is very kind excellent at what she does very patient with you and very tender to the touch for your fingers or my fingers that she worked on would highly recommend her to anyone
Jun-2025
So happy that she worked me in today
Jun-2025
Kind, thoughtful and respectful. Dr Tàillac explained my condition perfectly and with clarity. Her first option wasn't surgery. She chose a different alternative and I am thankful for her time, consideration and explanation.
Jun-2025
Very good doctor, I would highly recomend her. Very knowledgeable doctor.
Jun-2025
Very knowledgeable, compassionate, and was able to explain things and understandable way. Thank you.
Jun-2025
Dr. Taillac is great! Very pleased with her surgery.
Jun-2025
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Tier 1 Main: Neurosurgery & Orthopedics
105 S Willow Ave Cookeville, TN 38501
Dr. Heather Taillac, M.D. is a board-eligible, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon who specializes in upper extremity surgery. She is excited to bring her expertise to help patients return to work, caring for their families, and doing the things they love.
Dr. Taillac grew up in Franklin, TN. She received her medical degree in 2016 at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. She completed a residency in orthopedic surgery at Ochsner Clinic Foundation in New Orleans, LA, where she was honored to serve as Administrative Chief Resident in her final year. She then completed a fellowship in upper extremity surgery at the University of Florida under the mentorship of Drs. Paul Dell and Thomas Wright.
In addition to general orthopedics, she will be providing specialized care for a wide range of conditions affecting the upper extremity, including arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, Dupuytren’s disease, trigger finger, soft tissue injuries, fractures, sports-related injuries, nail bed injuries, nerve and tendon lacerations, and more.
Outside of work, Dr. Taillac is a mom, wife, artist, and equestrian. She enjoys painting, competing in showjumping events, and spending time with her family.
I have the utmost confidence in Dr. Taillac. She is both professional and patient, always taking the time to explain and answer my questions.
She is awesome
Very professional, friendly, knowledgeable.
Very polite and professional, and the examination was thorough
She is very kind excellent at what she does very patient with you and very tender to the touch for your fingers or my fingers that she worked on would highly recommend her to anyone
So happy that she worked me in today
Kind, thoughtful and respectful. Dr Tàillac explained my condition perfectly and with clarity. Her first option wasn't surgery. She chose a different alternative and I am thankful for her time, consideration and explanation.
Very good doctor, I would highly recomend her. Very knowledgeable doctor.
Very knowledgeable, compassionate, and was able to explain things and understandable way. Thank you.
Dr. Taillac is great! Very pleased with her surgery.