Office Information

Preparing For Your First Appointment

Dr. Boykin graciously accepts new patients and looks forward to meeting with you to discuss your injury and/or orthopedic condition. During your first visit, a thorough analysis will be provided and Dr. Boykin will discuss the injury in detail so that a treatment plan can be established.

Depending on the presenting symptoms and condition, he will most likely order a set of X-rays to provide more information. In certain cases advanced imaging such as a CT scan, MRI, or Ultrasound may be needed. He will use a combination of your history, physical exam, and imaging to make a diagnosis. If you have visited a physician prior to your appointment with Dr. Boykin, please obtain all of your old orthopedic records (including office visits, imaging reports, and operative reports if applicable) and bring this information with you. It is also essential to bring the actual images (either printed or on a CD) from any previous studies including X-ray, CT scan, MRI, or Ultrasound. This will allow Dr. Boykin to perform an independent interpretation and also determine if any further imaging is needed. You can obtain these by calling your doctor’s office and/or imaging facility to request a copy of your studies.

Dr. Boykin strives to make every patient experience comfortable and efficient. It is recommended that first-time patients download the appropriate forms from this website, complete them, and bring them with you for your first appointment. These forms can also be completed online prior to your visit through the patient portal (link to patient portal). Upon arrival you will be asked to present your identification as well as your insurance card or other health coverage information. Dr. Boykin accepts most major insurances including Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS).

EmergeOrtho is an independent, statewide orthopedic practice. Dr. Boykin works with a number of different facilities but does not work for any specific hospital allowing patient’s the ability to choose the facility where they would like to have their procedure performed.

Surgery Information

Dr. Boykin has privileges and performs surgery at:

• The Orthopaedic Surgery Center of Asheville
• The Asheville Surgery Center
• Park Ridge Hospital
• Mission Hospital