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4801 Alberta AveEl Paso, TX 79905
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Summary
- Dr. Taylor Yong is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in orthopedic trauma based in El Paso, TX. He completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery at Dartmouth-Hitchcock/Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital and a fellowship in orthopaedic trauma at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Dr. Yong holds a Master of Science in Healthcare Research from The Dartmouth Institute and began his medical education at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Paul L. Foster School of Medicine. He serves as an Assistant Professor at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at El Paso. Dr. Yong has published several articles in prominent medical journals and has received the Jack McDaniel Memorial Fellowship and AO Davos Fellows Experience from AO Trauma in 2021.
Education & Training
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterFellowship, Orthopaedic Trauma, 2021 - 2022
Dartmouth-Hitchcock/Mary Hitchcock Memorial HospitalResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2015 - 2021
The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical PracticeMaster of Science, Healthcare Research, 2018 - 2019
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Paul L. Foster School of MedicineClass of 2015- University of TexasBachelor of Arts, Biology, 2007 - 2011
Certifications & Licensure
TX State Medical License 2022 - 2026
TN State Medical License 2021 - 2024
NH State Medical License 2018 - 2022
MA State Medical License 2017 - 2018
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Jack McDaniel Memorial Fellowship AO Trauma North America, 2021
- AO Davos Fellows Experience AO Trauma, 2021
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Comparison of the RFN-advanced femoral nailing system versus locked lateral plating in the management of distal femur fractures: A matched-cohort analysis.William B Gilbert, Andres F Moreno-Diaz, Ridge Maxson, Cade A Morris, Elsa Rodriguez-Baron
Injury. 2025-08-01 - Pathoanatomy of the anterior column-posterior hemitransverse acetabular fracture.Dalton A Bannister, Taylor M Yong, Cade A Morris, Cory A Collinge, Phillip M Mitchell
European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology. 2024-11-21 - Spine Injuries Sustained After Falls While Crossing the U.S.-Mexico Border.Hannah R Riva, Michael M Polmear, Cyrena Petersen, June Y Guillet, Taylor M Yong
Neurotrauma Reports. 2024-01-01
Journal Articles
- Leadership trends among orthopaedic trauma surgery fellowship directors: a cross-sectional demographic reviewSama, Andrew J. BA; Schiller, Nicholas C. MS; Ramirez, Cody M. MD; Yong, Taylor M. MD, MS; Donnally, Chester J. III MD; Spielman, Amanda F. BS; Gitajn, Ida L. MD; Dodd..., Current Orthopaedic Practice
Authored Content
- My experience as a Jack McDaniel FellowSeptember 2022
Press Mentions
Dr. Yong Joins Texas Tech Physicians of El Paso as an Orthopedic SurgeonJanuary 25th, 2023
Hemiarthroplasty: Cost-Effective for Nondisplaced Femoral Neck Fractures in the ElderlyJuly 12th, 2020
Introducing the 2021 Davos FellowsMarch 3rd, 2022
Professional Memberships
- Orthopaedic Trauma AssociationCandidate Member
- AO Trauma NAMember
External Links
- AO North America LINK Series 1https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6FKXTIMlwx2OPYIH_QEwyXZe8zNl83Mi
- AO Mentor-Mentee Series: Bill Obremskeyhttps://youtu.be/rUhjB-KgdXw?si=rTK5UAhjvu3mhaiR
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