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Michael Taylor, MD, Pediatrics, Birmingham, AL

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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  • CPP1, Suite 1051600 7th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35216

  • Phone+1 205-638-2802

  • Fax+1 205-638-2805

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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 Center
    University of Alabama Medical CenterResidency, Pediatrics, 1976 - 1979
  • University of Louisville School of Medicine
    University of Louisville School of MedicineClass of 1976
  • University of Kentucky
    University of KentuckyBSc, With High Distinction, 1973

Certifications & Licensure

  • AL State Medical License
    AL State Medical License 1977 - 2025
  • SC State Medical License
    SC State Medical License 2013 - 2017
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 1979 - 1998
  • KY State Medical License
    KY State Medical License 1988 - 1992
  • Pediatrics
    American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
  • Child Abuse 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

Journal Articles

  • Child sexual abuse exam results in west Alabama  
    Taylor MA, Higginbotham JC, Journal of Child Sexual Abuse, 6/20/2019
  • Atypical accessory intraparietal sutures mimicking complex fractures in a neonate  
    Eklund MJ, Carver KC, Stalcup ST, Riemer ED, Taylor MA, Hill JG, Clinical Imaging, 7/1/2016
  • Penile and scrotal swelling mimicking child abuse  
    Balevic 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 FTT
    Taylor 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 Cases 
    Marriott 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 Manual 
    Taylor MA
    7/1/1994
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