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Byron Tarbox

Orthopaedics

Byron Tarbox, M.D.

Columbia, MO

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. Dr. Tarbox completed his undergraduate degree at Kansas State University. He then earned his medical degree from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Tarbox completed his internship and residency in general surgery at the University of Hawaii in Hono

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30+

Years in Practice

Credentials

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Education & Training

  • Fellowship: American Sports Medicine Institute

Peer Recognition

  • Castle ConnollyTop Doctor

    2025-2026 (2 years)

  • HealthgradesHealthgrades Honor Roll

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Sports Medicine

Conditions & Treatments

Arthroscopic SurgeryACL & Ligament ReconstructionSports InjuriesMusculoskeletal Conditions

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

  • Bothwell Regional Health Center
  • Boone Hospital
  • Carroll County Memorial Hospital
  • Macon County Samaritan Memorial Hospital

Experience

30+ years in practice