Overview
J. Taylor Lackey, MD, specializes in hand, upper extremity, peripheral nerve, and microvascular surgery.
Dr. Lackey is a native of Temple, TX. He attended the University of Texas at Austin, focusing on kinesiology and health, and graduated with the highest honors. He then attended Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX, for medical school. He then completed his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Missouri—Kansas City. He obtained further sub-specialty fellowship training at the University of California, Irvine, in Hand, Upper Extremity, and Microsurgery.
Dr. Lackey is fellowship-trained in the latest Hand and Upper Extremity care advances. He has clinical expertise in the routine and complex care of the hand, upper extremity, and peripheral nerves. He is interested in peripheral nerve repair, nerve transfers, wrist arthroscopy, hand trauma in adults and children, congenital hand differences, and wide-awake surgery. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and presented at national Orthopedic and Hand Surgery conferences. Dr. Lackey has participated in international mission work, providing orthopaedic and hand surgery care abroad in the Dominican Republic.
As a Texas native, Dr. Lackey is pleased to serve the Austin, Texas, community. He is an avid hiker and rock climber and can frequently be seen on the trails surrounding Austin with his wife and dog. As a Texas Ex, Dr. Lackey is a die-hard Texas Longhorns sports fan.
His clinical expertise encompasses Ulnar Nerve Dysfunction, Osteoarthritis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Nerve Decompression, and Wrist Arthroscopy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Lackey is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
900 W 38th St, 300, Austin, TX 78705
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Dr. Lackey has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
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Austin Regional Clinic
Lee M. Reichel, MD, is a board-certified, independent experienced orthopedic surgeon at Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin in Austin, Texas. Dr. Reichel provides personalized care for diseases and disorders of soft tissues, bones, and joint conditions. He starts by listening to understand you and your health concerns. Then, Dr. Reichel works with you to create a personalized care plan for your needs. Our orthopedic specialists are part of a national team of bone, muscle and joint care specialists, sharing best practices to diagnose and treat orthopedic conditions. Dr. Reichel is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Trigger Thumb, Ganglion Cyst, and Dupuytren Contracture. Dr. Reichel is board certified in The American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery and The American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery - Surgery Of The Hand. Dr. Reichel is currently accepting new patients.
Austin Regional Clinic
Dr. Vagner was born in Chicago but grew up in San Antonio.When hes not working, he absolutely loves spending time with his family,traveling together, enjoying what Austin has to offer, or just sitting aroundwatching TV together. Dr. Vagner also considers himself a little bit of a winenerd, and enjoys reading, books, skiing, and traveling. His favoritelocal spots are the Highland Lakes, whether from the deck of a restaurant or ona boat. He also loves downtown Austin, and the citys great restaurants!. Dr. Vagner is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, Trigger Thumb, and Rhizarthrosis. Dr. Vagner is board certified in The American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery, American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery - Facial Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery, The American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery - Surgery Of The Hand, American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery, and American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery. Dr. Vagner is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. J. Taylor Lackey
How do I make an appointment with Dr. J. Taylor Lackey?
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What conditions does Dr. J. Taylor Lackey specialize in?
While Dr. J. Taylor Lackey is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Ulnar Nerve Dysfunction, Osteoarthritis, and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. J. Taylor Lackey participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. J. Taylor Lackey has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Ulnar Nerve Dysfunction. You can view a list of Dr. J. Taylor Lackey's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. J. Taylor Lackey accept my insurance?
Dr. J. Taylor Lackey accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 512-450-1300 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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