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W. Taylor Harris, M.D.
EmergeOrtho
Orthopedics, Sports Medicine: Sports Medicine
Livingston, NC
4.8
97 Ratings
39 Comments
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.
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4.8
97 Ratings
39 Comments
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.
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Blue Ridge Region: Asheville - Livingston - Orthopedics
75 Livingston Street
Asheville, NC 28801
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
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Friendly, relatable and knowledgeable.
Very knowledgeable, answered all questions and was able to provide good advice based on my situation.
Dr. Harris is very personable and did a great job answering my questions throughout my ACL repair recovery.
Great understanding mannet
From the time I arrived and talked to receptionist, to seeing the Doctors, Dr.Davis and then Dr. Harris and not to forget the RNs, I know I was in good hands. Extremely well received.
Very personable and I feel good about following up with him in the near future.
Totally focused and really involved in my surgical needs. I am so glad to have hime as my surgeon.
Good questions for me, good exam, good information sharing about previous work done on me, options, and next steps.
Dr. Harris provided a very detailed explanation of my knee complications and offered multiple corrective options.
Dr. Harris is a font of information and offers insightful choices to help you choose your best path to recovery. It makes your healthcare decisions highly personalized and appropriate for all the aspects of your life. He takes the time to help you make a good decison. .