Dr. Robert Boykin is a fellowship trained, board certified orthopedic shoulder, arthroscopic knee and hip surgeon, and sports medicine specialist dedicated to serving the greater Asheville community.
Offering both non-operative and surgical approaches to joint related injuries and conditions, Dr. Boykin treats patients using a combination of philosophies and approaches that he has developed through extensive experience and training around the world.His specialties include the arthroscopic and open surgical treatment of complex shoulder conditions including rotator cuff tears, labral tears, biceps injuries, shoulder arthritis, and fractures.
Offering both non-operative and surgical approaches to joint related injuries and conditions, Dr. Boykin treats patients using a combination of philosophies and approaches that he has developed through extensive experience and training around the world.His specialties include the arthroscopic and open surgical treatment of complex shoulder conditions including rotator cuff tears, labral tears, biceps injuries, shoulder arthritis, and fractures.
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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.
We rely on our shoulder to perform everyday tasks as well as complex overhead movements (such as that required to serve a tennis ball). When a serious shoulder injury or chronic shoulder pain exists, finding a reputable shoulder surgeon is crucial so that the best treatment approach can be recommended.
Are you an athlete who participates in contact sports? If so, you may be at risk of separating your shoulder. A separated shoulder is typically caused by blunt trauma to the shoulder or by a fall onto the shoulder. Separated shoulder specialist, Dr. Robert Boykin provides diagnosis and both surgical and nonsurgical treatment options for patients in Asheville who have suffered a shoulder separation.
Are you experiencing mild to severe shoulder pain that typically worsens with activity? If so, you may have shoulder arthritis. Arthritis of the shoulder is typically found in middle-aged adults and the older population due to the natural aging process. Shoulder arthritis specialist, Dr. Robert Boykin provides diagnosis and both surgical and nonsurgical treatment options for patients in Asheville who have developed shoulder arthritis.
Are you an athlete who participates in contact sports? If so, you may be at risk of a dislocated shoulder. A dislocated shoulder is typically caused by blunt trauma to the shoulder or by a fall onto the shoulder. Dislocated shoulder specialist, Dr. Robert Boykin provides diagnosis and both surgical and nonsurgical treatment options for patients in Asheville who have suffered a dislocated shoulder or shoulder separation.
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Cara M.
Nov 20, 2018
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Dr. Boykin has made a tremendous difference for our youthful 75 year old mother and our family. My Mom's arthritis and cysts within her left shoulder joint caused her to be in need of a challenging and complex total shoulder replacement. Dr. Boykin treated my Mom with extreme care, focus, professionalism, thought, diligence and excellent skill from her first appointment, to the surgery and through each of her post op visits. He is attentive, thorough, sincere, supportive and detail oriented. He is a great listener, observant and was cautious with every aspect of my Mom's health and well
