Overview
Dr. Erica Taylor, MD, MBA, is a practicing orthopaedic surgeon and senior healthcare leader whose career spans clinical practice, academic medicine, entrepreneurship, and national thought leadership. She is widely recognized for advancing healthcare transformation through innovative strategies that integrate quality, equity, leadership development, and system redesign. As the founder of national initiatives and organizations, she bridges frontline clinical expertise with enterprise strategy, preparing healthcare systems, medical technology companies, and professional societies to thrive in a changing landscape.
Current Appointments & Affiliations
Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
·
2021 - Present
Orthopaedic Surgery,
Clinical Science Departments
Recent Publications
The impact of diversity, equity, and inclusion on spinal research - asking different questions.
Journal Article Spine J · October 2025 In recent years, the field of spine surgery has seen significant advancements in surgical techniques alongside a growing emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). This paper explores the significant impact of DEI on spine surgery, recognizing its ... Full text Open Access Link to item CiteRelationship Between Social Determinants of Health and Patient Outcomes After Orthopedic Trauma.
Journal Article Orthop Clin North Am · July 2025 Orthopedic trauma care is impacted by social determinants of health (SDOH) like socioeconomic status, education, and health care access. Disparities in these areas lead to worse outcomes, particularly in rural and low-income urban populations, who face hig ... Full text Link to item CiteThe Importance of Culture: Why Leadership, Diversity, and Safety Matter.
Journal Article Hand Clin · November 2024 Organization culture and ethical behavior are clearly important in creating an environment conducive to high-quality care for patients. As surgeons, we have a duty to our patients, colleagues and profession, as well as society at large, to uphold values th ... Full text Link to item CiteRecent Grants
The Medical Student and Resident Experiences of Mentorship, Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity in Orthopaedic Surgery
Inst. Training Prgm or CMEPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by The J. Robert Gladden Orthopaedic Society · 2020 - 2023View All Grants
Education, Training & Certifications
Duke University, School of Medicine ·
2006
M.D.