Dr. Owen Britt Tabor M.D., Orthopedist
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Dr. Owen Britt Tabor M.D.

Orthopedist

1244 Primacy Pkwy Memphis Tennessee, 38119
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About

Owen Britt Tabor, MD, FAAOS, is an Orthopedic Surgeon who runs Tabor Orthopedics in Memphis, Tennessee; he graduated from the Duke University School of Medicine in 1963, completed his internship at the University of Pennsylvania, and his residency at the Campbell Clinic. Dr. Tabor is affiliated with the Methodist Medical Center, Baptist East Hospital, and St. Francis Hospital. He is a member of the American College of Surgeons, Mid American Orthopedic Society, Southern Orthopedic Association, American Orthopaedic Association, British Orthopaedic Association and a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

Education and Training

Duke University

Board Certification

Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 61 years of experience
Dr. Owen Britt Tabor M.D.
Dr. Owen Britt Tabor M.D.'s Expert Contributions
  • Why do my knees hurt when it rains?

    Rain or just wet weather is usually associated with a falling barometric pressure which results in a negative or vacuum like pressure in already irritated tissue allowing swelling. This distention is painful to joints already irritated with arthritis even minor amount from wear and tear or underlying disease. Likewise sunny days and blue skies are associated with a rising surrounding barometric pressure which like a sleeve support puts gentle pressure on the body tissues and makes your aches and pains less. READ MORE

  • How do you treat foot pain?

    Probably inflammation of the plantar fascia or the sole of your foot best managed by stretching exercises anti inflammatory meds and a heel or arch support or orthotic. READ MORE

Internships

  • University of Pennsylvania

Professional Society Memberships

  • American College of Surgeons, Mid American Orthopedic Society, Southern Orthopedic Association, American Orthopaedic Association, British Orthopaedic Association

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Loves his Patients

Dr. Owen Britt Tabor M.D.'s Practice location

1244 Primacy Pkwy -
Memphis, Tennessee 38119
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New patients: 901-767-8662, 901-371-5179
Fax: 901-259-2785, 901-767-8666

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