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.
Compassion goes a long way.
(1 week ago)
Feb-2026
Everyone was very nice
(1 week ago)
Feb-2026
Very engaging.
(1 week ago)
Feb-2026
DR Harris is excellent.
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Very professional and sharp, made me feel comfortable with everything.
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
Very very professional and caring and did not just take care of me like a number but as a patient he cared about.
Thank you very much
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
Informative, direct communication.
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
Dr Harris is a top notch surgeon who really cares about his patients. All the following up visits have been with Dr Harris and not an assistant. I highly recommend Dr Harris and I’m thankful for the wonderful job he has done with my new hip.
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
Waited an hour, paid $80 and saw Dr. Harris for 5 minutes to be referred for an MRI. I know it’s not all his fault, but our healthcare system sucks.
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
Nice and professional.
(1 month ago)
Jan-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
Compassion goes a long way.
Everyone was very nice
Very engaging.
DR Harris is excellent.
Very professional and sharp, made me feel comfortable with everything.
Very very professional and caring and did not just take care of me like a number but as a patient he cared about. Thank you very much
Informative, direct communication.
Dr Harris is a top notch surgeon who really cares about his patients. All the following up visits have been with Dr Harris and not an assistant. I highly recommend Dr Harris and I’m thankful for the wonderful job he has done with my new hip.
Waited an hour, paid $80 and saw Dr. Harris for 5 minutes to be referred for an MRI. I know it’s not all his fault, but our healthcare system sucks.
Nice and professional.