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Dr. Byron Tarbox, MD

Dr. Byron Tarbox, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Byron Tarbox, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Columbia, MO and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Tarbox has extensive experience in Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AT DENVER in 1994. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Boone Hospital Center and Bothwell Regional Health Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 179 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (179 reviews)

Practice

1 S Keene St Columbia, MO 65201
Telehealth available

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Dr. Tarbox's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Tarbox

4.8

179 ratings, 114 with a written review
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Trudy B – Nov 21, 2024
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 19, 2024
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Telehealth
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Gary Ballenger – Aug 26, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 16, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Karen – Apr 09, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 28, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Rhoades – Mar 27, 2024
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Telehealth
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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James small – Mar 26, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 12, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jamie Conrow – Feb 28, 2024
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Telehealth
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Andy Turgeon – Feb 28, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 27, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jerry Terrell – Feb 27, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Tammy – Feb 27, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Sandy V. – Feb 27, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Susie Begley – Feb 22, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Corinne Blair – Feb 13, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
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NEMOCOOKFAN – Feb 02, 2024
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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Diana – Jan 09, 2024
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Kamryn Hirst – Jan 04, 2024
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Tarbox found a passion for sports medicine starting in his days of varsity baseball in college at Kansas State. Since then his career has led him to work with various athletes and teams across Mid-Missouri. 

biography

Dr. Tarbox found a passion for sports medicine starting in his days of varsity baseball in college at Kansas State. Since then his career has led him to work with various athletes and teams across Mid-Missouri. 

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  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Orthopedic Sports Medicine

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  • American Sports Medicine Institute Birmingham Al

    Fellowship Hospital, 2001
  • University Of Missouri / Columbia Campus

    Residency Hospital, 2000
  • University Of Hawaii

    Internship Hospital, 1995
  • University Of Colorado At Denver

    Medical School, 1994
  • Kansas State University

    Undergraduate School, 1990
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Columbia Orthopaedic Group LLP1 S Keene St Columbia, MO 65201
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions

Practice

Boone Hospital Center1600 E Broadway Columbia, MO 65201
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Practice

Central Methodist Univ. Sports Medicine411 Central Methodist Sq Fayette, MO 65248
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Office400 N Keene St Columbia, MO 65201
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