Dr. Michael Joseph Taylor

Growing up, my parents, uncle, grandparents, great-grandmother and I all went to the same doctor. That was four generations that our doctor cared for - and four generations of relationship - and trust-building. \n When it came time to choose a medical specialty, I knew family medicine was right for me since I find it the specialty that values relationship-building the most. I experienced firsthand how a strong patient-physician and family-physician relationship allows a patient's needs to be better understood. I chose family medicine so I can share this experience with my own patients. \n I view myself as my patients' partner in achieving their optimal wellness. I bring the latest evidence and research to the table to help patients best realize their health goals. There is an overwhelming amount of information available - all of it claiming to be the newest and best - and I help patients sort through what's fact and what's fiction so they can make the best decisions for their health. …\n I see patients of all ages, from children to seniors. My scope of practice includes preventive care and management of chronic illnesses; management of musculoskeletal, dermatological, mental health and every other condition a family medicine office has to offer. \n I'm trained in using bedside ultrasound for both diagnosis and for procedures such as joint injections. It's a valuable tool that's been shown to improve wait times for a diagnosis, improve the success of office procedures, and increase patient satisfaction. \n I grew up in a small town in gorgeous northwest Connecticut and was raised by loving parents in a household that also included my grandma and an uncle who had special needs. I live in Charlotte with my significant other, who's also a resident physician. My favorite hobbies include golf, cooking, enjoying the outdoors and attending sporting events when I can (and watching on TV otherwise). My favorite teams include the UConn Huskies men's and women's basketball teams and the New York Mets.