Dr. Taylor Horst is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in injuries of the upper extremities, including the hand, wrist, and elbow.
Dr. Taylor Horst is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in injuries of the upper extremities, including the hand, wrist, and elbow.
Originally from Pennsylvania, Boston became my second home when I attended Tufts University. After earning my MD at the Tufts School of Medicine, I spent 6 years at the Medical University of South Carolina training in orthopaedic surgery. I returned to Boston for Fellowship training in Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery at the Massachusetts General Hospital. There, I saw a tremendous breadth of conditions affecting adults and children. My particular surgical interests include hand, wrist and elbow arthritis as well as bone and soft tissue trauma in the upper extremity. I have excellent experience and training in both open and arthroscopic treatment methods. I also have a particular interest in peripheral nerve disorders, including compression syndromes such as carpal and cubital tunnel syndrome, and have a large amount of experience with peripheral nerve repairs and grafting. When indicated, I always try to implement non-operative treatment methods before resorting to surgery.
Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family, traveling, swimming, running, and photography.
Education:
Tufts University – BA 2004
Tufts University School of Medicine – MD 2008
Medical University of South Carolina – Orthopaedic Surgery Residency 2008 – 2013, Chief Resident 2014
Mass General Hospital, Boston – Fellowship in Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery 2015
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery – 2017
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Subspecialty Certificate in Surgery of the Hand - 2018

Dr Horst fixed my trigger finger problem. I could not be more satisfied.
I felt well cared for throughout my surgical experience, by all staff involved
Very nice doctor.
Dr. Taylor was personable, informative, thorough, and patient.
I truly appreciate Dr. Horst’s expertise, humor, and commitment to helping me recover from my injury. He is prompt, knowledgeable, compassionate, professional, and committed. Thank you.
Pleasant experience, the Cortisone shot really helped my pain in My hand!
Dr. Horst was great with our daughter. Answered all of our questions and has great bedside manner.
He was wonderful
Dr Horst is compassionate and so knowledgeable.
Very friendly. Was seen promptly and with care.