Dr. Oscar Taunton Jr, MD
Dr. Oscar Taunton Jr, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Bedford, TX and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Taunton Jr has extensive experience in Knee & Lower Limb Surgery and Hip & Pelvic Surgery. He graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham in 1989. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Texas Health H-E-B and Baylor Medical Center at Trophy Club. He is accepting new patients.
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2425 Highway 121 Bedford, TX 76021Make an Appointment
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Dr. Taunton Jr is affiliated with Texas Health H-E-B Bedford, a highly rated hospital.
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| 3 Star | 1% | 1% |
| 2 Star | 4% | 4% |
| 1 Star | 6% | 6% |
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At Texas Orthopedic Specialists, P.L.L.C., our pledge is to treat our patients with dignity, respect, courtesy and compassion. With two state-of-the-art locations in Bedford and Keller/Alliance, our surgeons are dedicated to providing each...read morebiography
Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery Fellowship-trained in Joint Replacement of the Hip & Knee Minimally Invasive Hip Replacement Total Hip Arthroplasty Revision Hip Replacement Hip Fracture Minimally Invasive Knee Replacement Total Knee Arthroplasty...read moreOrthopedic Surgery
Hip & Knee Orthopedics
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Anderson Orthopaedic Institute - Hip & Knee Replacement
Fellowship HospitalUniversity Of Alabama Hospital
Residency HospitalAuburn University
Undergraduate SchoolUniversity Of Alabama At Birmingham
Medical School, 1989University Of Alabama At Birmingham Heersink School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1989
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hospital awardView all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
92%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
85%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well3% higher than the national average
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hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
74%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% lower than the national average
- Recipient of 2
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
81%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% lower than the national average
75%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
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