Summary

Dr. Taunton graduated from the St Louis University School of Medicine in 2004. He works in Rochester, MN and specializes in Orthopedic Surgery and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.8
  • 22 years of experience
  • 33 insurance plans accepted
  • St Louis University School Of Medicine
  • 2 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 17 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Mayo Clinic Rochester

200 1st St SwRochester, MN 55905

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Orthopedic SurgeryOrthopedic SurgeryOrthopedic SurgeryGastroenterology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.8 
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22 Years of Experience 22 Years of Experience 27 Years of Experience 20 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English
Rochester , MNRochester , MNRochester , MNRochester , MN
Med School: St Louis University School Of Medicine Med School: Medical College Of Wisconsin Med School: University Of Minnesota Medical School Med School: Universidad San Francisco De Quito Colegio De Ciencias De La Salud
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Michael J Taunton

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • AmeriHealth
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • Dean Health Plan
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Health Alliance
  • HealthPartners
  • HealthScope Benefits
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medica
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • PreferredOne
  • Priority Health - Medicare
  • Sanford Health Plan
  • Tricare
  • UCare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Michael J Taunton has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Michael J Taunton has the following 17 areas of expertise

  • Arthroscopy
  • Bone Fracture
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Herniated Disc
  • Hip Surgery
  • Joint Pain/Swelling
  • Joint Replacement
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Knee Surgery
  • Knee Surgery (Knee Replacement Arthroplasty)
  • Laminectomy
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  • Scoliosis
  • Sports Medicine
  • Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

22 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Minnesota, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

St Louis University School Of MedicineGraduated in 2004

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