Dr. Robert Boykin is an orthopedic surgeon at EmergeOrtho, Blue Ridge Bone Division in Asheville, NC. As a fellowship trained sports medicine and shoulder surgeon, he specializes in disorders of the s… Read more ›
He is an excellent doctor. He helped me with my shoulder… Everyone loves him. His bedside manner is excellent and he's an expert in his field. You couldn't get a better orthopedic surgeon anywhere.…
| University | Degree | Focus | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of North Carolina | Doctorate | Bachelor of Science, Biology | 2002 |
| Vanderbilt University School of Medicine | Medical Degree | MD | 2006 |
| Institution | Focus | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Internship - Beth Israel Deaconess / Harvard Medical School | 2007 | |
| Residency - Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Surgery | Orthopedic Surgery | 2011 |
| Fellowship - Alps Surgery Institute | Shoulder Surgery | 2012 |
| Fellowship - The Steadman Clinic | Sports Medicine | 2012 |
| Certification | Cert. Body | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Orthopaedic Surgery | Orthopaedic Surgery | 2015 |
| Sports Medicine | Sports Medicine | 2015 |
| Role | Organization | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Candidate Member | American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) | Present |
| Associate Member | Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA) | Present |
| Active Member | American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) | Present |
| Ordinary member | International Society for Hip Arthroscopy (ISHA) | Present |
| Member | North Carolina Orthopaedic Association (NCOA) | Present |
| Member | Western North Carolina Medical Society (WNCMS) | Present |
| Distinction | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Forty Under Forty | Biltmore Beacon, Asheville, NC | 2013 |
| Distinguished Alumni Award | Wilson Hall High School, Sumter, SC | 2011 |
| Administrative Chief Resident | Massachusetts General Hospital | 2011 |
| Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, Junior Inductee, President | Vanderbilt University School of Medicine | 2004 |
| Publication | Publisher | Title | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Text Book | Springer International | Rotator Cuff Injuries: A Clinical Casebook | 2018 |
Robert E. Boykin, MD has not yet indicated the hospitals that he is affiliated with.
Dr Boykin's specialties include the arthroscopic and open surgical treatment of complex shoulder conditions including rotator cuff tears, labral tears, biceps injuries, shoulder arthritis, and fractures.
Years In Practice: 13 (started in 2012)
Accepts New Patients: No
Boykin specializes in treating the following types of patients:
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He is an excellent doctor. He helped me with my shoulder… Everyone loves him. His bedside manner is excellent and he's an expert in his field. You couldn't get a better orthopedic surgeon anywhere.