Dr. Taranow is board-certified and specializes in complex disorders of the foot and ankle, including deformities, trauma reconstruction, arthritic conditions, total ankle joint replacements, and sports injuries.

He completed an orthopedic residency at Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital (Michigan State University), as well as a foot and ankle fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.

Dr. Taranow routinely lectures nationally and internationally, has authored several scientific papers and is on the editorial staff at Foot & Ankle International. He and his wife have two children.