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Taylor Lara, MD

Taylor Lara, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

Provider Ratings

4.8 out of 5 (132 ratings)

Provider Groups

  • Saint Alphonsus Medical Group

Primary Contact

(208) 302-3500
Provider Groups

  • Saint Alphonsus Medical Group

Primary Contact
(208) 302-3500
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Services & Specialties

Areas of Specialization

  • Orthopaedic Surgery

Locations & Contact

Primary Location

Saint Alphonsus Orthopedics & Sports Medicine - Boise

6165 W Emerald St
Boise, ID 83704

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Monday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Saint Alphonsus Orthopedics & Sports Medicine - Boise
(208) 302-3500 View Location Details

Saint Alphonsus Orthopedics & Sports Medicine - Eagle

323 E Riverside Dr
Ste 224
Eagle, ID 83616

Saint Alphonsus Orthopedics & Sports Medicine - Eagle
(208) 302-3500 View Location Details

Ten Mile Surgery Center

875 S Vanguard Way
Ste 120
Meridian, ID 83642

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Monday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 5:00pm
(208) 960-0870 View Location Details

About

I love the outdoors (hiking, skiing, running, and biking), music, photography, and food.
 

In the Media

Dr. Lara appeared on KTVB's "Life in Balance" to discuss when it's time to explore joint replacement surgery.

Watch Dr. Lara's seminar about Hip and Knee Joint pain. Specific topics included: causes of joint pain, tips for managing joint pain, and modern techniques for the treatment of joint pain.

 

500th Joint Replacement Surgery Taylor Lara




Procedures Performed

  • fracture care
  • Minimally invasive surgery
  • Revision surgery of the knee and hip
  • Total joint replacement (knee and hip)

Education & Certifications

Education

Medical School:
University of Tennessee Health Science Center

Residency:
Oregon Health & Science University Hospital

Fellowship:
Florida Orthopaedic Institute

Board Certifications

Orthopedic Surgery, Board Certified

Provider Groups

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group

Provider Ratings

The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy. Learn More >

4.8 out of 5

(132 ratings)

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

49 Reviews

01/29/2026

Dr. Lara is wonderful and explains everything his nurse Chasity was great too.

01/27/2026

He was great the people in x-ray need to take some pointers from Baker.

01/21/2026

Listened attentively and respectful. Included my feedback in treatment plan. Answered my questions patiently and throughly.

01/13/2026

Dr Lara is always very friendly and gives good information and feedback. He showed the X-ray from the latest surgery and explained it to me

01/13/2026

Thank you

12/31/2025

Dr. Lara was on time and did not keep me waiting. The visit was very good and I appreciate his treatment plan.

12/02/2025

Good information and explanations. Very pleased with scheduling with not a gruesome wait for surgery.

11/12/2025

I enjoyed my visit

11/12/2025

Great person to have fix both of your knees!!

11/04/2025

A very great doctor and a good lesson.

11/03/2025

Awesome surgeon, good listener, explainer and pleasant disposition, besides being an extremely competent orthopedic surgeon. I'm in for a second surgery with him and feel completely confident in the outcome, which helps with my fear of surgery in general!

10/29/2025

After reviewing imaging, examining my hip and listening carefully to my history, Dr Lara presented me with both a surgical and non-surgical option and explained risks to me. I really appreciate what I learned and the consideration given to my concerns.

10/29/2025

All aspects of my visit were excellent, as noted.

10/28/2025

I returned to Dr. Lara after a really good experience 2 yrs ago when he replaced my left hip. Very competent and pleasant doc.

10/08/2025

He patiently answered my questions and never made me feel rushed.

10/07/2025

Very professional

09/17/2025

Dr. Lara performed my left hip replacement and he’s getting ready to do my right hip replacement. He’s the best in my opinion , my recovery from the time I had my surgery till the time I was walking normal with no pain was six months.

09/10/2025

Caring physician and understanding. He let me make rhe finial decision based on possible outcomes and expectations. I appreciated being part of the decision making.

09/09/2025

very gooe doctor glad he took care of me would recommend to friends and family top notch!

09/03/2025

It was good.

09/03/2025

He was 30 minutes late for the appointment. Understand things can be delayed sometimes but that was annoying.

09/03/2025

Dr.Lara Taylor gave me help to my painful knee by a steroid injection.. I appreciate this.

09/02/2025

Very good

08/27/2025

reassuring and attentive

08/27/2025

You have an excellent surgeon and employee! Thank you.

08/12/2025

He explained most, answered questions and was helpful

08/12/2025

very knowledgeable doctor with an amazing bedside mannervery caring

08/06/2025

He was very thorough & took time to explain all. Appreciated him

07/22/2025

He was great at making you feel comfortable and answered all my questions.I will definitely go back to see him with anymore issues

07/15/2025

Great!!!

07/14/2025

Dr. Lara is always a pleasure to see and to work with. He is very professional and very thorough and always provides excellent care.

07/10/2025

Wonderful!!!

07/09/2025

Thank you for giving me such great outcomes with successful surgeries.

07/09/2025

Dr. Lara is always professional and provides excellent care. I always enjoy seeing him!

07/09/2025

He gave me referal for when i teturn to FL

07/01/2025

Very good experience, friendly, and very approachable

07/01/2025

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05/20/2025

Thank you!

05/07/2025

He was not judge mental about me being a smoker, explained why I needed to quit before surgery. I appreciated it.

04/30/2025

Will be back

04/23/2025

Dr. Lara did my hip replacement surgery a few years ago. I found him to be very professional then as well as now.

04/15/2025

Helpful

04/02/2025

Got nothing

04/02/2025

Excellent

02/13/2025

Highly knowledgeable and professional. Third time was a charm. He was able to repair and gave back what I thought I had lost my mobility. I am six weeks post op and am doing amazing!!! Highly recommend Dr Lara’s orthopedic skills

01/18/2025

Did my hip replacement. Explained everything to me.. no surprises. Dr Lara even called me at home to see how I was doing after surgery. He is very kind and caring

12/09/2024

Dr. Lara offered up hope. Extremely professional and was outstanding in his explanation of the procedure I will be having on [date].

09/12/2024

It is always a pleasure dealing with the doctor responsible for saving my life.

04/21/2024

Slipped on ice and broke my [body parts]. There was talk of sending me to a more metro area to have the surgery needed. Although a very complex repair, Dr Lara was able to put me back together again. I couldn't be more pleased. Highly recommend!
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