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 shoulder, knee, and hip in addition to all sports related injuries. He has a focus on using both arthroscopic and open surgery to restore joint function and keep patients involved in an active lifestyle. Dr. Boykin specializes in:
Education and Training
Undergraduate Degree
University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Medical School
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
Nashville, Tennessee
Internship
Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Surgery
Boston, Massachusetts- Residency
Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Surgery
Boston, Massachusetts
Fellowship Training
Shoudler, Knee, Hip & Sports Medicine
The Steadman Clinic & Steadman Philippon Research Institute
Vail, Colorado
Fellowship Training
Shoulder Surgery
Alps Surgery Institute
Annecy, France
About Dr. Boykin
Dr. Boykin has a particular 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 also has 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.