Dr. Michael M Taylor M.D.
Orthopedist
4 Memorial Drive Suite 130b Alton IL, 62002About
Dr. Michael Taylor is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Alton, IL. Dr. Taylor specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Taylor tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
Univ of Ks Sch of Med, Kansas City Ks 1973
University of Wales in Great Britain 1973
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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Treatments
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Pain
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