J. Ryan Taylor, MD

Dr. Taylor has always been fascinated by the field of medicine and continues to enjoy the challenge, satisfaction, and excitement it brings.

While completing undergraduate and master’s degrees, Dr. Taylor played football for Utah State University and the University of Utah. His experience as a former athlete inspired him to pursue a career where he could help patients with musculoskeletal and sports-related injuries and diseases. This led Dr. Taylor to complete an orthopedic surgery residency at UC Davis, after which he completed two fellowships. First, a sports medicine fellowship in Los Angeles, followed by a second fellowship in complex shoulder and elbow reconstructive surgery in San Francisco. Dr. Taylor is board-certified with the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery.

“I have the greatest job in the world and am committed to giving every patient my best effort as their doctor. I look forward to getting to know each individual as a patient and person. I know first-hand what it feels like to experience the disappointment and frustration of injury. My goal as a provider is to get patients back to the activities they enjoy most, whether on the playing field, back to work, or day-to-day activities at home.”

Outside the clinic, Dr. Taylor enjoys spending time with his wife and four children, following his favorite sports teams, traveling, and being involved in his church and community. He loves being outdoors while skiing, cycling, running, hiking, and fishing.

• Board Certified: ABOS
• Fellowship: Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, California Pacific Orthopedics
• Fellowship: Sports Medicine, Southern California Orthopedic Institute
• Residency: Orthopedic Surgery, UC Davis
• Medical School: University of Utah School of Medicine
• Master’s: Public Health, University of Utah School of Medicine
• Bachelor: Public Health and Chemistry, Utah State