Dr. O. David Taunton, Jr. is a joint replacement specialist who has practiced almost exclusively hip and knee replacement for the past twenty years. Dr. Taunton has been a member of the Alabama Orthopaedic Society and is currently a member of The American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons. Dr. Taunton sub-specializes in revision joint replacement as well as primary joint replacement of the hip and knee.
Dr. O. David Taunton, Jr. is a joint replacement specialist who has practiced almost exclusively hip and knee replacement for the past twenty years. Dr. Taunton has been a member of the Alabama Orthopaedic Society and is currently a member of The American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons. Dr. Taunton sub-specializes in revision joint replacement as well as primary joint replacement of the hip and knee.
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Great communication and extremely knowledgeable.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(3 days ago)
Nov-2026
Dr Taunton is the best surgeon. He did an excellent job on replacing both of my hips. And his whole staff is great too! I highly recommend him.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(5 days ago)
Nov-2026
No nonsense, quick.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(5 days ago)
Nov-2026
Very good real professional and informative
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(5 days ago)
Nov-2026
He was so pleasant & explained everything to me regarding my procedure & recovery.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(1 week ago)
Oct-2026
I felt like Dr. Taunton was very caring and empathetic to my situation. He listened carefully and clearly explain his conclusions and recommendations. Later, when I was waiting to talk to the scheduler, he walked by and touched my shoulder and said, "I look forward to seeing you soon". It meant a lot to me. He will be doing my hip surgery and I am very optimistic regarding the outcome.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(1 week ago)
Oct-2026
Dr Taunton did my knee replacement surgery, and I couldn’t be more pleased with the entire process. He and his staff were very attentive and stayed with me during after the surgery through the rehab process.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(1 week ago)
Oct-2026
Patient and explains well.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(3 weeks ago)
Oct-2026
The doctor was very thorough and look forward to having both knees replaced.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(1 month ago)
Oct-2026
He is an awesome doctor. Listens to my concerns and provides a treatment plan that I can understand.
Dr. O. David Taunton, Jr. is a joint replacement specialist who has practiced almost exclusively hip and knee replacement for the past twenty years. Originally from Alabama, Dr. Taunton graduated from Auburn University with honors. From there he went to the University of Alabama School of Medicine for both medical school and orthopedic residency training.
During his residency, he performed research on hip and knee implants and developed a strong interest in joint replacement surgery. He subsequently obtained additional joint replacement training through his fellowship at the prestigious Anderson Orthopaedic Research Institute in Washington, D.C.
Dr. Taunton has been a member of the Alabama Orthopaedic Society and is currently a member of The American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons. In addition, he is a diplomat of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Dr. Taunton sub-specializes in revision joint replacement as well as primary joint replacement of the hip and knee.
- Minimally Invasive Hip and Knee Replacement - Revision Hip and Knee Replacement - Board-Certified in Orthopedic Surgery - Fellowship-Trained in Joint Replacement of the Hip and Knee - Over 20 years of experience and over 12,000 joints replacements performed
Great communication and extremely knowledgeable.
Dr Taunton is the best surgeon. He did an excellent job on replacing both of my hips. And his whole staff is great too! I highly recommend him.
No nonsense, quick.
Very good real professional and informative
He was so pleasant & explained everything to me regarding my procedure & recovery.
I felt like Dr. Taunton was very caring and empathetic to my situation. He listened carefully and clearly explain his conclusions and recommendations. Later, when I was waiting to talk to the scheduler, he walked by and touched my shoulder and said, "I look forward to seeing you soon". It meant a lot to me. He will be doing my hip surgery and I am very optimistic regarding the outcome.
Dr Taunton did my knee replacement surgery, and I couldn’t be more pleased with the entire process. He and his staff were very attentive and stayed with me during after the surgery through the rehab process.
Patient and explains well.
The doctor was very thorough and look forward to having both knees replaced.
He is an awesome doctor. Listens to my concerns and provides a treatment plan that I can understand.