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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Very articulate and simply explains a complex procedure for a patient. Makes it easy to make decisions!
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
The best!!!
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Thank you!
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Amazing staff and an amazing Doctor!
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
He took the time to address several situations, all questions, and explain the reasons for the order of events. He inspires confidence.
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
Very professional and easy to talk with.
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
Made a diagnosis, addressed the issue and started treatment, first visit.
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
Great
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
Very personal
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
Easier to talk to than I remember when he did my knee replacement in 2014. That was kneel replacement - this is hip replacement for my husband.
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
Very articulate and simply explains a complex procedure for a patient. Makes it easy to make decisions!
The best!!!
Thank you!
Amazing staff and an amazing Doctor!
He took the time to address several situations, all questions, and explain the reasons for the order of events. He inspires confidence.
Very professional and easy to talk with.
Made a diagnosis, addressed the issue and started treatment, first visit.
Great
Very personal
Easier to talk to than I remember when he did my knee replacement in 2014. That was kneel replacement - this is hip replacement for my husband.