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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Dr.Taunton took care of my total knee replacement. From start to finish, he and his staff were excellent. If you’re needing orthopedic work you will be in good hands.
(6 days ago)
Mar-2026
Excellent evaluation
(1 month ago)
Feb-2026
He fix my knee I can walk again thank you.
(1 month ago)
Feb-2026
I appreciate his honesty and his kindness. Definitely relieved to have him as my surgeon.
(1 month ago)
Feb-2026
Very good exam. Explained what Xray showed. Recommended the best options for treatment and expectations for the treatments.
(1 month ago)
Feb-2026
Great. Thoroughl informative concise
(1 month ago)
Feb-2026
I like him. Good bedside manor.
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
Excellent communication and results of surgery of knee replacement and professional follow up. Outpatient therapy was also excu
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
Dr Tauton has replaced both my hips. He is an excellent surgeon!
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
Very articulate and simply explains a complex procedure for a patient. Makes it easy to make decisions!
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
Dr.Taunton took care of my total knee replacement. From start to finish, he and his staff were excellent. If you’re needing orthopedic work you will be in good hands.
Excellent evaluation
He fix my knee I can walk again thank you.
I appreciate his honesty and his kindness. Definitely relieved to have him as my surgeon.
Very good exam. Explained what Xray showed. Recommended the best options for treatment and expectations for the treatments.
Great. Thoroughl informative concise
I like him. Good bedside manor.
Excellent communication and results of surgery of knee replacement and professional follow up. Outpatient therapy was also excu
Dr Tauton has replaced both my hips. He is an excellent surgeon!
Very articulate and simply explains a complex procedure for a patient. Makes it easy to make decisions!