
Michael Taylor MD FAAP (He/Him)
Child Abuse Pediatrics
Professor of Pediatrics, Director, Child Abuse Pediatrics Division, UAB School of Medicine & Children's of Alabama, Birmingham, AL 35233
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Summary
- Dr. Michael Taylor, based in Birmingham, AL, specializes in Pediatrics with a subspecialty in Child Abuse Pediatrics. He completed his medical education at the University of Louisville School of Medicine in 1976 and his Pediatrics residency at the University of Alabama Medical Center. Currently, he serves as a Physician at Children's of Alabama and a Professor at the UAB Health System. His experience spans various roles, including Chairman of Pediatrics at the University of Alabama School of Medicine and Medical Director at multiple programs addressing child welfare. His publications focus on child sexual abuse and atypical presentations of injury in neonates. Dr. Taylor has been recognized for his contributions with several awards, including the AMA Physician’s Recognition Award with Commendation in 2023.
Education & Training
- University of Alabama Medical CenterResidency, Pediatrics, 1976 - 1979
- University of Louisville School of MedicineClass of 1976
- University of KentuckyBSc, With High Distinction, 1973
Certifications & Licensure
- AL State Medical License 1977 - 2025
- SC State Medical License 2013 - 2017
- NC State Medical License 1979 - 1998
- KY State Medical License 1988 - 1992
- American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
- American Board of Pediatrics Child Abuse Pediatrics
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- AMA Physician’s Recognition Award with Commendation AMA, 2023
- Helfer Member Ray E. Helfer Society, 2010
- Best Clinical Instructor Tuscaloosa Campus, Argus Society Awards, University of Alabama School of Medicine, 2009
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 1 citationsChild Sexual Abuse Exam Results in West AlabamaMichael A. Taylor, John C. Higginbotham
Journal of Child Sexual Abuse. 2020-01-01 - 7 citationsAtypical accessory intraparietal sutures mimicking complex fractures in a neonateMeryle J. Eklund, Keith C. Carver, Seth Stalcup, Ellen C. Riemer, Michael A. Taylor
Clinical Imaging. 2016-07-01
Journal Articles
- Child sexual abuse exam results in west AlabamaTaylor MA, Higginbotham JC, Journal of Child Sexual Abuse, 6/20/2019
- Atypical accessory intraparietal sutures mimicking complex fractures in a neonateEklund MJ, Carver KC, Stalcup ST, Riemer ED, Taylor MA, Hill JG, Clinical Imaging, 7/1/2016
- Penile and scrotal swelling mimicking child abuseBalevic S, Taylor M, Amaya M, Clin Pediatr, 1/1/2013
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Abstracts/Posters
- Poster presentation: Should be we be performing skeletal surveys in infants with FTTTaylor MA, 2012 Helfer Society Annual Conference, Austin, TX, 3/26/2012
- Sexual Abuse in West Alabama: A prospective case study.Taylor MA, Research Seminar Series presentation, Carrel Room, Capstone Medical Center, Tuscaloosa, AL, 10/13/1998
Lectures
- Child Abuse Past & Present: a history of children’s rights.Columbia, SC - 8/16/2013
- Part 1: Medical Evaluation of Physical Abuse & Neglect. Part 2: Medical Evaluation of Sexual Abuse.Bevill State Community College, Hamilton, AL - 4/6/2012
- Medical Examinations for Child Abuse CasesMarriott Grand Hotel, Point Clear, AL - 10/14/2011
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Other
- Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.Taylor MA, Alabama Child Death Review System, 2003 Annual Report
http://adph.org/cdr/assets/cdrreport2003.pdf
5/1/2006 - Newborn and Infant Care Manual. A patient care manual written and approved for use by the Family Medicine and Pediatric departments of the University Medical Center fo...Taylor MA
8/1/1996 - Capstone Medical Center Pediatric Clinic Operations ManualTaylor MA
7/1/1994 - Join now to see all
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Member
- Medical Association of State of AlabamaMember
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