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Brett Taylor, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Ballwin, MO, Progress West Hospital

BrettATaylorMD

Orthopaedic Surgery Ballwin, MO

Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Owner Town and Country Crossing Orthopedics

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Education & Training

  • Massachusetts General Hospital/Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical School
    Massachusetts General Hospital/Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical SchoolResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1992 - 1998
  • Harvard Medical School
    Harvard Medical SchoolClass of 1992
  • Yale University
    Yale UniversityB.S., Biology, 1984 - 1988

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2020 - 2026
  • MO State Medical License
    MO State Medical License 2002 - 2025
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1998 - 2002
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Excellence in Health Care Award The St. Louis American Foundation, 2009
  • Leadership Fellows Program American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons, 2005
  • National Merit Medical Fellowship Research Award Harvard University Medical School, 1991
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Biomechanical Assessment of a PEEK Rod System for Semi-Rigid Fixation of Lumbar Fusion Constructs  
    Gornet MF, Chan FC, Coleman J, Murrell B, Nockels RP, Taylor BA, Lanman TH, Ochoa JA, Journal of Biomechanical Engineering, 8/1/2011
  • Evaluation of Total Disc Arthroplasty: A Canine Model  
    Taylor BA, Okubadejo GO, Patel AA, Talcott MR, Imamura T, Hu N, Cunningham BW, American Journal of Orthopaedics, 4/1/2008
  • Surgical Techniques: Cervical Laminoplasty  
    Lehman RA, Taylor BA, Rhee JM, Riew KD, Journal of AAOS, 1/1/2008
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Does Worker's Compensation Status Affect Outcomes of Cervical Disc Arthroplasty? A Comparative Prospective Study.
    Gornet MF, Schranck FW, Taylor BA, Kopjar B, 14th Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery, Miami, FL, 4/1/2014
  • Does Mental Health Status Affect Outcomes of Cervical Disc Arthroplasty?
    Gornet MF, Schranck FW, Taylor BA, Kopjar B, 14th Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery, Miami, FL, 4/1/2014
  • Predictors of Success After Cervical Disc Arthroplasty.
    Matthew F. Gornet, MD, Francine W. Schranck, RN, BSN, Brett A. Taylor, MD, Branko Kopjar, MD, PhD, North American Spine Society, 1/1/2013
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Lectures

  • Hands on Anatomy Complex Spine: Anatomy and Instrumentation. 
    St. Louis, MO - 9/26/2007
  • Anatomy of the Common Approaches to the Lumbar Spine. 
    St. Louis, MO - 5/4/2006
  • Anatomy of the Common Approaches to the Cervical Spine. 
    St. Louis, MO - 5/4/2006
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Press Mentions

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    Experts Offer Diving Safety TipsJuly 11th, 2015

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