Austin L. Taylor, MD

About Dr. Taylor

Dr. Austin L. Taylor believes it is important to develop a unique treatment plan based on individual and distinct needs as well as a patient's season of life. Whether his patients are experiencing chronic, acute pain or recent trauma, Dr. Taylor explores all options available to meet patient-specific needs while incorporating a manageable treatment plan into daily life. As a former soccer player at Oklahoma Christian University, he has great appreciation for patients suffering with orthopedic issues. He values the importance of a positive orthopedic experience. Dr. Taylor treats all types of patients from weekend warriors and student-athletes to those suffering from joint pain following years of normal, wear-and-tear. Dr. Taylor is originally from Dallas, Texas. He loves sports and spending time with his wife, Tara, and their children.

SCOPE OF CARE INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO:

• Sports Medicine
• Knee, Shoulder, Hip, Elbow and Ankle Arthroscopy
  Including Hip Labral Repair
• Knee Ligament Reconstruction
• Meniscus Surgery
• Articular Cartilage Restoration and Joint Preservation
  Microfracture, Osteochondral Autograft/Allograft Transplantation, Complex Osteotomies of the Knee (High Tibial Osteotomy, Tibial Tubercle Osteotomy, Distal Femoral Osteotomy)
• Shoulder Instability
• Rotator Cuff Repair
• Complex Open Shoulder Surgery
  Open Shoulder Stabilization, Total Shoulder Arthroplasty, Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty, Hemiarthroplasty
• Throwing Shoulder and Elbow Ligament Reconstruction
• Adolescent and Pediatric Sports Injuries
• Total Knee and Hip Replacement Surgery
• General Fracture Care

Awards & Affiliations

SPORTS COVERAGE

• Team Physician, Oklahoma State University, 2018-Present
• Assistant Team Physician, University of Michigan, 2014-2015
• USA Rugby Team Physician

MEMBERSHIP

• American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
• American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
• Mid-America Orthopaedic Association

Education

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS