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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I am 80 years old and had hip replacement. My experience with this doctor has been the best choice I could’ve ever made. Answered all my questions before and after my surgery.
(5 days ago)
Oct-2025
Dr.Taunton is an outstanding Surgeon.
Our experience with Texas Orthopedic Specialists has also been outstanding, they have always provided my family with excellent care.
(6 days ago)
Oct-2025
Great at explaining deatails!
(1 week ago)
Oct-2025
Dr. Taunton is friendly and more importantly direct and to the point. Nothing is left to chance.
(3 weeks ago)
Oct-2025
Good patient-doctor relations, positive in decisions and caring.
(3 weeks ago)
Oct-2025
Very through in what I can expect with surgery.
(3 weeks ago)
Oct-2025
The best orthopedic doctor in DFW for knees and hips. Very exact and direct when evaluation of your condition. He asks all the right questions, I trust him.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
3 months now since my hip replacement. Can’t believe how good I feel. So wish I had done it sooner and not waited.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
The Best ortho surgeons in DFW.
Excellent & remarkable work.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
He definitely has my best interest in mind, quick, and through
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
I am 80 years old and had hip replacement. My experience with this doctor has been the best choice I could’ve ever made. Answered all my questions before and after my surgery.
Dr.Taunton is an outstanding Surgeon. Our experience with Texas Orthopedic Specialists has also been outstanding, they have always provided my family with excellent care.
Great at explaining deatails!
Dr. Taunton is friendly and more importantly direct and to the point. Nothing is left to chance.
Good patient-doctor relations, positive in decisions and caring.
Very through in what I can expect with surgery.
The best orthopedic doctor in DFW for knees and hips. Very exact and direct when evaluation of your condition. He asks all the right questions, I trust him.
3 months now since my hip replacement. Can’t believe how good I feel. So wish I had done it sooner and not waited.
The Best ortho surgeons in DFW. Excellent & remarkable work.
He definitely has my best interest in mind, quick, and through