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  • Hip & Knee Orthopedic Surgery
  • Accepting new patients
  • 24 years of experience
  • Salem Health Orthopedics – Salem 1600 State St, Salem, OR 97301
  • (503) 540-6300

Brief Intro

Dr. Taksali is an orthopedic trauma surgeon and the Medical Director of Orthopedics at Salem Health. He is known for compassionate leadership and expertise in improving patient care while managing costs. He holds dual degrees in Biology and Economics from Stanford University and earned his M.D. from Rush Medical College, completed his orthopedic residency at Yale, and orthopedic trauma fellowship at UT Southwestern. Dr. Taksali currently serves on the Oregon Medical Board and is passionate about advancing health equity, diversity, and inclusion in medicine. He is also nearing the completion of his Master's in Health Administration at USC in December 2024. Outside of work, he volunteers in community organizations and enjoys photography

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Education Background

FELLOWSHIP

Univ of Texas Southwestern Med Sch Prog, Dallas, TX United States,, Orthopedic Surgery - 2006

RESIDENCY

Yale University Affiliated Hospitals - 2002

Yale-New Haven Med Ctr Prog, New Haven, CT United States,, Orthopedic Surgery - 2001

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Rush

Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center - 2001

Languages Spoken

  • English

Location & Hours

  • 1600 State St, Salem, OR 97301
  • Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

  • Hip & Knee Orthopedic Surgery

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • Yamhill Community Care Organization
  • Moda Health
  • ATRIO Health Plans
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • PacificSource Health Plans
  • Providence Health Plans
  • Advanced Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CHAMPVA
  • Tricare
  • Community Health Plan of Washington
  • Medica
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • Optum Health
  • Meritain Health
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • InterCommunity Health Network CCO
  • State Farm
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  • Cancer 11
  • Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 10
  • Orthopedics 22
  • Neurology & Neurosurgery 15
  • Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 19
  • Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 18
  • Diabetes & Endocrinology 4
  • Children's Hospital 3
  • Urology 17
  • Psychiatry 12
  • Geriatrics 20
  • Rehabilitation 6
  • Obsterics & Gynecology 1
  • Ophthalmology 1
  • Ear, Nose & Throat 1
  • Long Term Care 1
  • Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 7