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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Excellent surgeon and people skills
(3 days ago)
May-2026
I received excellent care from Dr. Buckley & his staff during the entire five months I was his patient. They made surgery & recovery comfortable as well as answering any questions I had along the way. HIGHLY recommend.
Excellence starts at the top and I give Dr. Buckley full credit for the awesome care I received from him and his staff.
(1 week ago)
May-2026
We’ve had several appointments with Dr Buckley and am very pleased with him!
(1 week ago)
May-2026
A Kind, Accurate and Skilled practitioner—Lucky to have him in Missoula.
(1 week ago)
May-2026
He’s the best
(2 weeks ago)
May-2026
Dr. Buckley really took his time explaining and helping me understand the issues I was having with my hand. He also went over treatment options and things that I could do at home to help manage my condition. I really appreciated his time and medical expertise.
(2 weeks ago)
May-2026
Any time I have arthritic issues, Dr. Buckley is undoubtedly my go to Dr. His experience and knowledge of what's proven to work. His projection of real time rebilitation makes me confident in my decisions.
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
Doctor Buckley is fabulous he fixed my finger as well as helping me with another medical problem he's the best
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
I have total confidence in dr. Buckley and his staff
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
The man is obviously top in his field. He kept his word on what and when things would take place. My medical condition was not simple. He worked through it and I am close to normal thanks to him!
(1 month ago)
Apr-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
Excellent surgeon and people skills
I received excellent care from Dr. Buckley & his staff during the entire five months I was his patient. They made surgery & recovery comfortable as well as answering any questions I had along the way. HIGHLY recommend. Excellence starts at the top and I give Dr. Buckley full credit for the awesome care I received from him and his staff.
We’ve had several appointments with Dr Buckley and am very pleased with him!
A Kind, Accurate and Skilled practitioner—Lucky to have him in Missoula.
He’s the best
Dr. Buckley really took his time explaining and helping me understand the issues I was having with my hand. He also went over treatment options and things that I could do at home to help manage my condition. I really appreciated his time and medical expertise.
Any time I have arthritic issues, Dr. Buckley is undoubtedly my go to Dr. His experience and knowledge of what's proven to work. His projection of real time rebilitation makes me confident in my decisions.
Doctor Buckley is fabulous he fixed my finger as well as helping me with another medical problem he's the best
I have total confidence in dr. Buckley and his staff
The man is obviously top in his field. He kept his word on what and when things would take place. My medical condition was not simple. He worked through it and I am close to normal thanks to him!