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 is a pediatric specialist based in Birmingham, AL, with a subspecialty in Child Abuse Pediatrics. He completed his residency in Pediatrics at the University of Alabama Medical Center after earning his MD from the University of Louisville School of Medicine in 1976. He holds a BSc with High Distinction from the University of Kentucky. Dr. Taylor has an extensive professional history, currently serving as a physician at Children's of Alabama and a professor at UAB Health System since 2015. He has held multiple prestigious positions, including faculty member at the University of Alabama School of Medicine since 1991. His research and publications focus on child sexual abuse and pediatric imaging. Dr. Taylor has been recognized with several honors, including the AMA Physician’s Recognition Award with Commendation in 2023 and the Best Clinical Instructor award from the University of Alabama.

Education & Training

University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham)Residency, Pediatrics, 1976 - 1979
University of Louisville School of MedicineClass of 1976
University of KentuckyBSc, With High Distinction, 1973

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Certifications & Licensure

AL State Medical License 1977 - 2026
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

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Ophthalmic outcomes and follow-up after inpatient hospital discharge in children with abusive head trauma.
Akanksha Malepati, Brenton T Bicknell, Trisha Agrawal, Michael A Taylor, Robert Tauscher
Journal of AAPOS. 2026-07-14
Diagnostic and Prognostic Value of Retinal and Intracranial Hemorrhages in Abusive Head Trauma: A Retrospective Study.
Brenton T Bicknell, Akanksha Malepati, Michael A Taylor, Trisha Agrawal, Stacey S Cofield
Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus. 2026-03-11
1 citations
Child Sexual Abuse Exam Results in West Alabama
Michael A. Taylor, John C. Higginbotham
Journal of Child Sexual Abuse. 2020-01-01

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

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

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