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. Chris further expanded her expertise across multiple surgical specialties which included a strong focus on orthopedic procedures involving the shoulders, hips, and knees.
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. Chris further expanded her expertise across multiple surgical specialties which included a strong focus on orthopedic procedures involving the shoulders, hips, and knees.
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Very personable and very thorough! I appreciated her time and knowledge.
(4 days ago)
Sep-2026
Very good at what she does.
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Christine was great, best I have experienced in Texas Orthopedic Specialist giving shots in my knee.
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Answered all my questions and seemed to care about my injury
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
She was very professional, explained in detail I understood well. She made sure I had all the information I needed. She was extremely kind when providing the treatment.
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
1 is generous. She had told me last time I was in that if I wasn't feeling better after therapy was done to come in before my September appointment and we would do another MRI. So I did. Walked in and pretty much walked out. I paid for nothing. Not a happy camper.
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
She was awesome 👌
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Christine Talatala was a very lovely Nurse Practitioner that addressed my concerns. She was very honest with her recommendations on getting my medical condition back on track.
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.
Very personable and very thorough! I appreciated her time and knowledge.
Very good at what she does.
Christine was great, best I have experienced in Texas Orthopedic Specialist giving shots in my knee.
Answered all my questions and seemed to care about my injury
She was very professional, explained in detail I understood well. She made sure I had all the information I needed. She was extremely kind when providing the treatment.
1 is generous. She had told me last time I was in that if I wasn't feeling better after therapy was done to come in before my September appointment and we would do another MRI. So I did. Walked in and pretty much walked out. I paid for nothing. Not a happy camper.
She was awesome 👌
Christine Talatala was a very lovely Nurse Practitioner that addressed my concerns. She was very honest with her recommendations on getting my medical condition back on track.
Did an Excellent job
Awesome