Orthopedics

Dr. John Taliaferro

Dr. John Taliaferro is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon at EmergeOrtho’s Wilson practice, specializing in sports medicine, total joint replacements, and general orthopedics. He treats a range of sports injuries, including rotator cuff and labral tears, ACL and knee ligament injuries, and meniscal tears. Dr. Taliaferro also has expertise in total hip and knee replacements, using advanced techniques like the Direct Anterior Approach for hip replacements.

A Georgia native, Dr. Taliaferro earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia and completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Florida. He went on to pursue fellowships in Adult Reconstruction at the University of Virginia and Sports Medicine at Orthopaedic Research of Virginia.

Specialties

  • Total Joint Replacements: Hip and Knee
  • Sports Injuries: Rotator Cuff, ACL, Meniscus
  • Fracture Care and General Orthopedics

Education

  • Medical School: Medical College of Georgia
  • Residency: University of Florida College of Medicine-Jacksonville
  • Fellowships: University of Virginia (Adult Reconstruction), Orthopaedic Research of Virginia (Sports Medicine)

Dr. Taliaferro is an active contributor to orthopedic research and has authored several publications.

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