About

Dr. Taylor R. Dunphy is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with fellowship training in Sports Medicine. He is dedicated to caring for athletes and active individuals of all ages and has served as a team physician for the University of Southern California, providing medical care for USC’s football, basketball, soccer, volleyball, lacrosse, and track programs.

Dr. Dunphy is deeply committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. He believes the best outcomes are achieved through collaboration and thoughtful decision-making, with surgery considered only when truly necessary. Each treatment plan is individualized and designed to help patients safely return to their desired level of activity.

His practice focuses on minimally invasive and arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder, elbow, hip, and knee. Dr. Dunphy utilizes cutting-edge, research-supported techniques and has advanced expertise in ACL, meniscus, and rotator cuff repair. He specializes in complex and revision procedures, including revision ACL and rotator cuff surgery, multi-ligament knee reconstruction, shoulder stabilization, cartilage restoration, and fracture care involving the knee and shoulder. He is also a member of the trauma team at Hoag Hospital.

Dr. Dunphy has a strong interest in advancing orthopedic research and modern treatment techniques. His work has been presented at national and international conferences and published in leading peer-reviewed journals, including The American Journal of Sports Medicine and the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

Dr. Dunphy earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and completed his undergraduate education, orthopedic surgery residency, and sports medicine fellowship at the University of Southern California. Having trained extensively in Southern California, he understands the active lifestyles of the patients he serves.

He lives in Orange County with his wife and two sons and enjoys spending time outdoors skiing, hiking, sailing, and playing tennis and golf. Dr. Dunphy is proud to work with the local community and has served as team physician for Newport Harbor and Corona del Mar High Schools. He is also an orthopedic provider for the NFL Total Wellness Program.

Education / Training

Sports Medicine Fellowship

University of Southern California

Team physician for USC Football, Women's Lacrosse, Basketball, Soccer.
High volume of complex cases including: shoulder arthroplasty, hip arthroscopy, multiligament knee reconstructions

Orthopedic Residency

Los Angeles County- USC Medical Center

Extensive trauma experience at level 1 center
ABOS Part 1: Passed (99th percentile)
Nominated for ASES 2017 Resident Research Award
1st Place - USC Orthopaedic Research Day 2017

Medical School

University of Texas School of Medicine, San Antonio

Graduated #1 Class Rank
Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
Patel Scholarship for Ethics and Humanity in Medicine

Undergraduate

University of Southern California

Graduated Cum Laude
Major: Biology
Minor: Business

Research

Presentations

Dunphy TR, Hudson J, Michael Batech, Daniel Acevedo, Mirzayan R. Analysis of 784 Surgically Treated Distal Biceps Tendon Ruptures. Presented at:

11th Biennial ISAKOS Congress, Shanghai, China, June 2017. Finalist for the Gary Poehling Award for excellence in the treatment of the Elbow, Wrist or Hand.
American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons 2017 Open Meeting. San Diego, CA, March 2017.
AAOS 2017 Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, March 2017.
Orthopaedic Summit 2016, Las Vegas, NV, December 2016.
American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons 2016 Closed Meeting. Boston, MA, October 2016.

Dunphy TR, Damodar D, Heckmann N, Sivasundaram L, Omid R, Hatch GF III. Outcomes of Type V Acromioclavicular Injuries with Nonoperative Treatment.

Orthopaedic Research Society 2016 Annual Meeting. Orlando, FL, March 2016.

Dunphy TR, Narvy SJ, Gucev G, Motamed A, Munoz L, Hagos M, Vangsness CT Jr. Efficacy of Indwelling Interscalene Nerve Blocks in Outpatient Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery.

Orthopaedic Research Society 2016 Annual Meeting. Orlando, FL, March 2016.

Book Chapters

Dunphy TR, Johnson B, Gamradt S. Revision Shoulder Instability Surgery. In: Gamradt S, Sperling J, Galatz L. Let’s Discuss: Revision Shoulder. Rosemont (IL): American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons; 2015: 1-22.

Johnson B, Dunphy TR, Gamradt S. Revision Rotator Cuff Surgery. In: Gamradt S, Sperling J, Galatz L. Let’s Discuss: Revision Shoulder. Rosemont (IL): American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons; 2015: 23-42.