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 did an amazing job. It was very friendly and expressed my needs that I needed to hear about my knee. I will always trust. Because of his experience in his knowledge.!
(1 week ago)
Oct-2025
Extremely arrogant. NO compassion whatsoever. Talked about his fellowship repeatedly but gave no solution to my condition. After being diagnosed with hip issues by three other doctors and told I was a candidate for hip replacement but referred to Harris for a possible reconstructive type surgery to put off a hip replacement, he told me my hip was not even the problem. My MRI showed there was a problem according to the three other orthopedic doctors. Dr. Harris gave NO recommendations or recourse my condition or the constant pain that I am in. He said he could not help me. Would NEVER recommend him to anyone.
(1 week ago)
Oct-2025
I had surgery last Tuesday. Everything went great . Went over my X rays from surgery and stitches removed . Explained the rest Staff was very nice.
(2 weeks ago)
Oct-2025
Pleasant, professional and easy to understand. Explained everything and showed respect.
(2 weeks ago)
Oct-2025
Dr. Harris was friendly, professional, and took time to answer all of my questions and explain his diagnosis of my condition, his proposed treatment recommendations, and his rationale behind them.
I very much appreciated his directness and explanations.
(2 weeks ago)
Oct-2025
He’s a very good listener, his bedside manners are superb and he explains everything very clearly.
(3 weeks ago)
Oct-2025
Professional, no nonsense, very knowledgeable. Gave me hope for my chronic elbow pain!
(3 weeks ago)
Oct-2025
Sensitive to my various concerns
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Great bedside manner. Listened. Thorough exam..I had an excellent experience.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Dr Harris is a brilliant surgeon. Grateful to have him at EO.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
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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 did an amazing job. It was very friendly and expressed my needs that I needed to hear about my knee. I will always trust. Because of his experience in his knowledge.!
Extremely arrogant. NO compassion whatsoever. Talked about his fellowship repeatedly but gave no solution to my condition. After being diagnosed with hip issues by three other doctors and told I was a candidate for hip replacement but referred to Harris for a possible reconstructive type surgery to put off a hip replacement, he told me my hip was not even the problem. My MRI showed there was a problem according to the three other orthopedic doctors. Dr. Harris gave NO recommendations or recourse my condition or the constant pain that I am in. He said he could not help me. Would NEVER recommend him to anyone.
I had surgery last Tuesday. Everything went great . Went over my X rays from surgery and stitches removed . Explained the rest Staff was very nice.
Pleasant, professional and easy to understand. Explained everything and showed respect.
Dr. Harris was friendly, professional, and took time to answer all of my questions and explain his diagnosis of my condition, his proposed treatment recommendations, and his rationale behind them. I very much appreciated his directness and explanations.
He’s a very good listener, his bedside manners are superb and he explains everything very clearly.
Professional, no nonsense, very knowledgeable. Gave me hope for my chronic elbow pain!
Sensitive to my various concerns
Great bedside manner. Listened. Thorough exam..I had an excellent experience.
Dr Harris is a brilliant surgeon. Grateful to have him at EO.