Chad Taylor, DO

Optum Health

Dr. Chad Taylor was born in Fargo, North Dakota, but was raised in Eden Prairie, a suburb outside of Minneapolis, Minnesota. He attended Minnesota State University in Mankato where he earned his undergraduate degree in Human Biology with Minors in Chemistry and Political Science.

After his undergraduate education, Dr. Taylor attended medical school at A.T. Still University where he received his Doctorate in Osteopathy. He was driven to osteopathy and is passionate about both osteopathic manipulative medicine and philosophy and is a proud SOMA alumnus.

During his Family Medicine residency in Kingman, AZ, Dr. Taylor was recruited to join a dermatology team with the professionals at Mohave Skin and Cancer Clinic where he practiced for 5 years. After the sale of Mohave Skin and Cancer Clinic, Dr. Taylor returned to Flagstaff and joined Optum primary care where he practices general Family Medicine with a special focus in dermatology.

Dr. Taylor recognizes he would not have become the physician he has without the outstanding training and guidance he received from his mentors and peers. Therefore, he is driven in perpetuating the teaching culture of medicine. Dr. Tayor is the Regional Director of Medical Education for ATSU-SOMA’s Northern Arizona cohort of medical students. He has received the AOMA “Outstanding Mentor Award” in 2024 for his service in this role. He offers frequent clinical rotations for second and third year residents in addition to medical students. He also serves on the Arizona Osteopathic Medical Association CME committee and is an alternate delegate in the AOMA House of Delegates.