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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The best there is, been a patient 17 years
(4 days ago)
Mar-2026
Dr Taunton is wonderful. I trust him completely. I feel like I’m in the BEST hands.
(6 days ago)
Mar-2026
Continues to search for answers about my concerns. Thanks
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Dr Taughton is an excellent doctor and was very helpful in getting me on the right track with physical therapy for my hip and knee. 👍🏻👍🏻
(2 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
Was great
(2 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
Will listen to you and not talk down to you. He is very professional.
(2 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
I just picked up my ice machine before surgery
(2 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
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.
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
The best there is, been a patient 17 years
Dr Taunton is wonderful. I trust him completely. I feel like I’m in the BEST hands.
Continues to search for answers about my concerns. Thanks
Dr Taughton is an excellent doctor and was very helpful in getting me on the right track with physical therapy for my hip and knee. 👍🏻👍🏻
Was great
Will listen to you and not talk down to you. He is very professional.
I just picked up my ice machine before surgery
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.