Dr. W. Taylor Harris, M.D. is an orthopedic sports medicine doctor and hip specialist who is part of the EmergeOrtho—Blue Ridge Region Sports Medicine team.
With fellowships in sports medicine, hip preservation, and arthroscopy; certifications in total knee and total hip arthroplasty; and experience as a Clemson University varsity football player, Dr. Harris is uniquely positioned and qualified to provide patients with innovative treatments and personal care.
Dr. W. Taylor Harris, M.D. is an orthopedic sports medicine doctor and hip specialist who is part of the EmergeOrtho—Blue Ridge Region Sports Medicine team.
With fellowships in sports medicine, hip preservation, and arthroscopy; certifications in total knee and total hip arthroplasty; and experience as a Clemson University varsity football player, Dr. Harris is uniquely positioned and qualified to provide patients with innovative treatments and personal care.
The reviews listed below were collected independently of EmergeOrtho through rater8. Each review represents an authentic and verified patient experience.
He was helpful and has a very nice bedside manner
(6 days ago)
Jun-2026
Was very dismissive of my concerns. Terrible bedside manner. Didn’t give me anytime to ask questions and was actively trying to leave while I was asking questions. Didn’t want to prescribe me any pain medication and I had to beg for it. I will not be seeing him again or having any surgery done by him.
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
Dr Harris is the best! Skillful and kind and timely.
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
My only problem is that Dr. Harris talks too fast and the notes I receive through the portal are not thorough enough.
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
Very informative- explained things well. Overall is great.
(3 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Very much like how he has dealt with me. I could not ask for better.
(1 month ago)
May-2026
Dr Harris is extremely knowledgeable and makes you feel that he is genuinely interested in your well-being.
(1 month ago)
May-2026
Easy to talk to and very informative
(1 month ago)
May-2026
Great doctor.
(1 month ago)
May-2026
Dr. Harris was engaging and professional. He explained step by step what action items were to be accomplished, starting with an MRI and possible treatments.
(1 month ago)
May-2026
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Blue Ridge Region: Asheville - Livingston - Orthopedics
75 Livingston Street Asheville, NC 28801
Dr. W. Taylor Harris, M.D. is an orthopedic sports medicine doctor and hip specialist who is part of the EmergeOrtho—Blue Ridge Region Sports Medicine team.
With fellowships in sports medicine, hip preservation, and arthroscopy; certifications in total knee and total hip arthroplasty; and experience as a Clemson University varsity football player, Dr. Harris is uniquely positioned and qualified to provide patients with innovative treatments and personal care. When not helping Blue Ridge Region patients, he enjoys snow skiing, Buffalo wings, Clemson University sports, golf, exercise, and Formula 1 racing.
Education and Expertise Dr. Harris received his undergraduate degree from Clemson University. He is a graduate of the University of South Carolina School of Medicine. His orthopedic residency was spent at the University of Tennessee College of Medicine. As an orthopedic sports medicine doctor, he has completed two orthopedic fellowships: one in sports medicine at the American Sports Medicine Institute in Birmingham, AL, and the other for hip arthroscopy/preservation at the American Hip Institute in Chicago, IL. Combined with his Stryker Mako certifications in total knee and hip arthroplasty, Dr. Harris brings the most innovative treatments and techniques to EmergeOrtho—Blue Ridge Region.
Specialties Sports Medicine Service: Shoulder
Rotator cuff repair Arthroscopic acromioplasty Resection of distal clavicle for arthritis Manipulation and arthroscopic release for frozen shoulder Stabilization for dislocations Arthroscopic labral repair Total shoulder replacement Reverse total shoulder replacement Operative fixation of clavicle fractures Operative fixation of proximal humeral fractures
Sports Medicine Service: Hip
Hip arthroscopy Labral tear repair Hip impingement repair
Injuries and Conditions Treated
Labral tear of the hip Cartilage injury Hip impingement (femoroacetabular impingement (FAI)) Avascular necrosis (AVN) Elbow Fractures Knee and Hip Fractures Femoral and acetabular version disorders Osteochondroma Osteoid osteoma Synovial Chondromatosis Pigmented villonodular synovitis (PVNS) Walking (gait) abnormalities Bursitis MPFL, MCL, LCL, PCL, and ACL Injuries Patellar Instability Arthritis of the Hip or Knee Knee Swelling and Pain Meniscus and Labral Tears Broken Kneecap
He was helpful and has a very nice bedside manner
Was very dismissive of my concerns. Terrible bedside manner. Didn’t give me anytime to ask questions and was actively trying to leave while I was asking questions. Didn’t want to prescribe me any pain medication and I had to beg for it. I will not be seeing him again or having any surgery done by him.
Dr Harris is the best! Skillful and kind and timely.
My only problem is that Dr. Harris talks too fast and the notes I receive through the portal are not thorough enough.
Very informative- explained things well. Overall is great.
Very much like how he has dealt with me. I could not ask for better.
Dr Harris is extremely knowledgeable and makes you feel that he is genuinely interested in your well-being.
Easy to talk to and very informative
Great doctor.
Dr. Harris was engaging and professional. He explained step by step what action items were to be accomplished, starting with an MRI and possible treatments.