Christine Talatala, MSN-FNP, APRN-CNP

Christine Talatala, MSN-FNP, APRN-CNP is a Nurse Practitioner to O. David Taunton Jr., M.D and Howard W. Harris, M.D. and relocated to Texas from Los Angeles, California, in 2007. She has dedicated her nursing career to surgical care, bringing with her extensive experience gained in California before continuing her practice in Texas. She further expanded her expertise across multiple surgical specialties which included a strong focus on orthopedic procedures involving the shoulders, hips, and knees.

She earned her Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner degree from the University of Texas at Arlington College of Nursing. As a Nurse Practitioner, she brings valuable experience in pain management and is committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centered, and evidence-based care. She is proud to be a member of the team at Texas Orthopedic Specialists.


Outside of her professional role, she enjoys traveling, dancing, and playing pickleball and mahjong. She is also actively involved in her church and values spending quality time with her family.