Orem, Utah 84057
Meet Dr. Taylor
Dr. Taylor’s Bio
J. Ryan Taylor, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon based in Utah County. His journey into medicine was ignited by a desire to aid others and fostered during his collegiate years as an athlete, where he played football for both Utah State University and the University of Utah. Following his undergraduate and master's degrees, Dr. Taylor pursued an orthopedic surgery residency at UC Davis, which laid the foundation for his subsequent fellowships. He completed a sports medicine fellowship in Los Angeles, focusing on minimally invasive procedures for musculoskeletal injuries, followed by a fellowship in complex shoulder and elbow reconstructive surgery in San Francisco.
Dr. Taylor's commitment to personalized care is evident in his practice, where he combines his firsthand understanding of athletic injuries with comprehensive medical training to optimize patient recovery and enhance their quality of life.
Outside of the clinic, he enjoys spending time with his wife and four children, following his favorite sports teams, traveling, and being involved in his church and community. He loves skiing, cycling, running, hiking, and fishing.
Specialties
Cartilage
Dr. Taylor explains various cartilage restoration techniques, including microfracture, autologous cartilage mix, and allograft procedures.
Knee: ACL
Dr. Taylor discusses ACL injuries and reconstruction techniques, emphasizing the use of an InternalBrace.
Knee: Meniscus
Dr. Taylor discusses knee preservation surgery techniques, including knotless meniscus repairs and root tear treatments.
Knee: MPFL
Dr. Taylor describes MPFL reconstruction for patellofemoral instability, sometimes with a tibial tubercle transfer.
Shoulder: Biceps Tenodesis
Dr. Taylor highlights the tenodesis procedure as an effective surgical solution to reroute and alleviate anterior shoulder pain.
Shoulder: Labrum
Dr. Taylor highlights the treatment of shoulder instability and labral tears through arthroscopic labral repair and potential bone augmentation.
Shoulder: Rotator Cuff
Dr. Taylor discusses minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques for repairing rotator cuff tears, often augmented with an allograft.
Shoulder: Total Shoulder
Dr. Taylor discusses shoulder replacement surgery, detailing tailored anatomic and reverse total shoulder arthroplasty techniques.
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