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Dr. Michael Taunton, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
4.6 (22)
Map Pin Small Rochester, MN
Accepting new patients
19 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Michael Taunton, MD

Dr. Michael Taunton, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Rochester, MN. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 19 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from St Louis Univ Sch Of Med and is affiliated with Mayo Clinic Hospital, Saint Marys Campus. Patients rated Dr. Taunton an average 4.6 star rating.

Dr. Taunton works at Northwell Health Physician Partners University Physicians Group Family Medicine at Bath Beach in Rochester, MN. They frequently treat conditions like Osteoarthritis of Hip along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Taunton's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Rochester - Cancer
    200 1st St SW, Rochester, MN 55905 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (507) 284-0274
  2. 2
    Rochester Cancer
    200 1st St SW, Rochester, MN 55905 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (507) 200-5030
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    Rochester
    200 1st St SW, Rochester, MN 55905 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (507) 200-5040
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    Mayo Clinic-rochester
    200 1st St SW, Rochester, MN 55905 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (507) 284-2511

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  • Mayo Clinic Hospital, Saint Marys Campus

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    4.6
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    Based on 22 ratings
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    About Dr. Michael Taunton, MD

    Specialties
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 19 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1992784854
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • OrthoCarolina
    Fellowship
    Internship
    • Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Medicine
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • St Louis Univ Sch Of Med
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Drury University
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Michael Taunton, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Taunton is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Taunton has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Taunton works at Northwell Health Physician Partners University Physicians Group Family Medicine at Bath Beach in Rochester, MN. View the full address on Dr. Taunton’s profile.

    Dr. Taunton has seen patients for Osteoarthritis of Hip, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Taunton on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    22 patients have reviewed Dr. Taunton. The overall rating for this provider is 4.6. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Taunton.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Taunton, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Taunton appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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