Sudeep Taksali, MD

Bio
Dr. Taksali moved to Oregon from Southern California in 2012. When he is not caring for patients, he enjoys music and photography, is a huge sports fan and loves to play basketball (though he rarely gets the chance to play). More than anything, he loves spending time with his family. Dr. Taksali is particularly interested in nutrition and feels that nutrition offers us the potential to cure diseases as opposed to managing symptoms with medications. He has pursued a plant-based diet since 2011 and participated in a documentary on diet and health called Eating You Alive. Dr. Taksali is passionate about communicating with his patients and sees communication as the foundation to develop mutual trust, as the majority of his patients have been through trauma.

Interests
Along with practicing orthopedic trauma surgery, Dr. Taksali has special interests in geriatric fracture management, palliative care, and healthcare economics. Dr. Taksali also has a deep interest in leadership and a commitment to continuous learning. His focus includes developing and executing strategies that optimize operational efficiency, elevate patient care and increase value for patients—where value means delivering the highest quality of care at the most reasonable cost. Dr. Taksali’s leadership extends across multiple roles, where he enjoys collaborating with diverse teams to drive innovation, improve outcomes, and cultivate a culture of excellence.

Certifications
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Hospital Affiliations
Salem Hospital

Education
Medical School: Rush University Medical College

Residency training: Yale University School of Medicine

Fellowship program: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center