Dr. Robert Boykin is a board certified orthopedic shoulder, knee, hip surgeon and sports medicine specialist dedicated to serving the greater Asheville community.
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Yes, Dr. Robert E. Boykin is accepting new patients at this office.
(828) 258-0434
75 Livingston Street, B, Asheville, NC 28801
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Dr. Boykin has an interest in arthroscopic shoulder surgery, shoulder replacement, arthroscopic knee reconstruction, and hip preservation surgery. He has published articles in peer reviewed journals, authored book chapters, and presented sports medicine research at national and international meetings. He has also served as a team physician for the U.S. men’s and women’s alpine ski team and as a consultant to the Royal Spanish Tennis Federation for hip research in tennis players.
Originally from South Carolina, Dr. Boykin graduated as a Morehead Scholar with highest distinction from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where he was a member of Phi Beta Kappa. He then received his medical degree from Vanderbilt University, where he was elected President of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society and Vice-President of his medical school class. Dr. Boykin completed his internship and residency training in the Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program in Boston, Massachusetts. He served as Administrative Chief Resident for the Massachusetts General Hospital while also working at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, and Children’s Hospital Boston. During his time in residency Dr. Boykin assisted with care of the New England Patriots, Boston Red Sox, and Boston Bruins.
Dr. Boykin then received subspecialty training in sports medicine, arthroscopy, knee, shoulder, and hip surgery at The Steadman Clinic and Steadman Philippon Research Institute in Vail, Colorado. During his time in Vail he traveled with the U.S. Ski Team and worked with numerous professional athletes. After fellowship he traveled to Annecy, France where he completed additional subspecialty training in advanced shoulder surgery at the Alps Surgery Institute.
Outside of work Dr. Boykin is an avid tennis player and enjoys outdoor activities including fishing, hiking, skiing, running, and mountain biking. He lives with his wife Emily in Asheville.
Dr. Boykin and his team currently serves as a team physician for Warren Wilson College, North Buncombe High School, and Madison High School.
An orthopedic surgeon in North Carolina, Dr. Boykin is qualified to identify and treat trauma to the musculoskeletal system, such as the joints, muscles, bones, tendons, and ligaments. After reaching a specific medical diagnosis, Dr. Boykin will normally turn to surgery when all other treatment methods are already exhausted or eliminated. Patients might need the attention of an orthopedic surgeon for sports injuries, sprains, torn ligaments, fractures, and more.
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
MD • 2006
Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Surgery • Boston, MA
Residency in Orthopedic Surgery
The Steadman Clinic • Vail, Colorado
Fellowship in Sports Medicine
Alps Surgery Institute
Fellowship in Shoulder Surgery