Dr. Taylor J. Buckley, M.D. grew up in Roundup, Montana as the oldest of three siblings. Throughout high school and college, Taylor spent his summers working on his grandparent’s cattle ranch near Fort Peck, Montana. He also grew up in a musical family, learning to play multiple instruments and playing in a family band.
He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Rochester where he graduated summa cum laude with a biology major and music minor.
Dr. Taylor J. Buckley, M.D. grew up in Roundup, Montana as the oldest of three siblings. Throughout high school and college, Taylor spent his summers working on his grandparent’s cattle ranch near Fort Peck, Montana. He also grew up in a musical family, learning to play multiple instruments and playing in a family band.
He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Rochester where he graduated summa cum laude with a biology major and music minor.
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Always caring
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Dr. Buckley and his whole team are amazing. They take the time to to listen and treat you well and with compassion.
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Dr Buckley was great. My broken elbow healed up really well!
(2 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Completely appreciated the treatment and the explanation given.
(3 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Friendly, attentive, explained everything he was doing and his reasons for doing so.
(3 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Did not do any thing for pain , did not do temp fix for reason of makeing arthritis worse , he suggested nerve sceen so pass the buck , i think i wasted my time for my dime
(3 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Dr. Buckley has been a miracle for my hands.
(3 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
It was a pleasure seeing Dr. Buckley. You don’t feel rushed, he takes the time to explain your injury and gives you treatment options as well as recovery times and physical therapy options. I would recommend anyone with hand or elbow issues to speak with him.
(3 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Very professional, listens to your concerns, doesn’t hurry you out the door.
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
Dr Buckley has put my hands back together multiple times. He tells you first what you should consider. Then he tells you what he’s going to do. AND DOES THAT! He’s really a nice person besides.
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
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Northern Rockies Orthopaedics
2740 South Avenue West Suite 101 Missoula, MT 59804
Dr. Taylor J. Buckley, M.D. grew up in Roundup, Montana as the oldest of three siblings. Throughout high school and college, Taylor spent his summers working on his grandparent’s cattle ranch near Fort Peck, Montana. He also grew up in a musical family, learning to play multiple instruments and playing in a family band.
He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Rochester where he graduated summa cum laude with a biology major and music minor. He subsequently attended medical school, where he graduated with a distinction in research. He completed his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Rochester prior to completing a one year fellowship in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery with world-renowned hand surgeon Dr. A. Lee Osterman at the Philadelphia Hand Center. This fellowship focused on treatment of both traumatic and degenerative conditions of the hand and upper extremity, peripheral nerve surgery, arthrospcopy, as well as the treatment of pediatric congenital hand problems through study with Dr. Scott Kozin at the Shriners Hospital for Children in Philadelphia.
He enjoys numerous outdoor activities with his wife and two children, including backpacking, fishing, hunting, golfing, skiing, as well as participating in the musical community in Missoula.
Areas of expertise: – Treatment of arthritis of the hand, wrist, and elbow
– Treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome, including endoscopic carpal tunnel release
– Treatment of tendon, nerve, and ligament problems of the hand, wrist, and elbow
– Treatment of fractures in the hand and arm in adults and children
– Pediatric (congenital) hand problems
– Specific interest in conditions of the ulnar aspect of the wrist
Always caring
Dr. Buckley and his whole team are amazing. They take the time to to listen and treat you well and with compassion.
Dr Buckley was great. My broken elbow healed up really well!
Completely appreciated the treatment and the explanation given.
Friendly, attentive, explained everything he was doing and his reasons for doing so.
Did not do any thing for pain , did not do temp fix for reason of makeing arthritis worse , he suggested nerve sceen so pass the buck , i think i wasted my time for my dime
Dr. Buckley has been a miracle for my hands.
It was a pleasure seeing Dr. Buckley. You don’t feel rushed, he takes the time to explain your injury and gives you treatment options as well as recovery times and physical therapy options. I would recommend anyone with hand or elbow issues to speak with him.
Very professional, listens to your concerns, doesn’t hurry you out the door.
Dr Buckley has put my hands back together multiple times. He tells you first what you should consider. Then he tells you what he’s going to do. AND DOES THAT! He’s really a nice person besides.