Dr. Scott J. Tarantino, M.D. is interested in minimally invasive surgery for hip and knee replacements, fractures, and sports injuries.
He is fellowship-trained in orthopaedic trauma and serves as team physician for Dulaney High School, Towson High School, and Hereford High School.
Dr. Tarantino is the Medical Director of the Orthopaedic Institute at University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center.
Dr. Scott J. Tarantino, M.D. is interested in minimally invasive surgery for hip and knee replacements, fractures, and sports injuries.
He is fellowship-trained in orthopaedic trauma and serves as team physician for Dulaney High School, Towson High School, and Hereford High School.
Dr. Tarantino is the Medical Director of the Orthopaedic Institute at University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center.
The reviews listed below were collected independently of Towson Orthopaedic Associates through rater8. Each review represents an authentic and verified patient experience.
Very patient with me and helpful to explain various ways to manage my pain.
(5 days ago)
Oct-2025
Kind, smart knows his business
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Excellent communicator
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Very amicable, professional and knowledgeable.
Dr. Ilana S Nittman
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Dr. Tarantino is an amazing doctor. He explains everything so I can understand. He is professional, personable and caring. I couldn't ask for a better doctor.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
He is the best all around doctor ever
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Excellent. Answered all my questions and gave solid answers.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
From reception to x ray to visit with Dr Tarantino, first rate. He was thoughtful and thorough, Very encouraging about new hip surgery and recovery. I’ll be back.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Very attentive to my well being as a patient. Great bedside manner.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Very easy to talk to and explains everything.
(2 months ago)
Aug-2025
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Towson
8322 Bellona Avenue Suite 100 Towson, MD 21204
Dr. Scott J. Tarantino, M.D. is interested in minimally invasive surgery for hip and knee replacements, fractures, and sports injuries.
He is fellowship-trained in orthopaedic trauma and serves as team physician for Dulaney High School, Towson High School, and Hereford High School.
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Dr. Tarantino is the Medical Director of the Orthopaedic Institute at University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center.
Dr. Tarantino graduated from The Johns Hopkins University with a B.A. in Biology. He received his M.D. from Cornell University Medical College. His post-graduate orthopaedic surgical training was performed at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, one of the top orthopedic hospitals in the U.S.
He specializes in hip and knee joint replacement, sports medicine, and fractures. Sports medicine certified and fellowship trained in fracture surgery.
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Very patient with me and helpful to explain various ways to manage my pain.
Kind, smart knows his business
Excellent communicator
Very amicable, professional and knowledgeable. Dr. Ilana S Nittman
Dr. Tarantino is an amazing doctor. He explains everything so I can understand. He is professional, personable and caring. I couldn't ask for a better doctor.
He is the best all around doctor ever
Excellent. Answered all my questions and gave solid answers.
From reception to x ray to visit with Dr Tarantino, first rate. He was thoughtful and thorough, Very encouraging about new hip surgery and recovery. I’ll be back.
Very attentive to my well being as a patient. Great bedside manner.
Very easy to talk to and explains everything.