• Medical School: University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, Virginia
• Internship: University of Arizona Health Sciences Center; Tucson, Arizona, Internship in General Surgery
• Residency: University of Arizona Health Sciences Center, Tucson, Arizona
• Fellowship: R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, MD
• Undergraduate: Davidson College, Davidson, NC

Board Certifications

• American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons

• 2023 NC Top Doctor Award
• 2020 NC Top Doctor Award
• Best Doctors in America (2017-2018)
• Best Doctors in North Carolina (2017-2018)
• Harry E. Dascomb, MD Award for significant contributions in clinical teaching and care, Wake Area Health Education Center (2013)
• Best Doctors in North Carolina (2009-2015)
• Frank C. Wilson Orthopaedic Faculty Teaching Award given by the graduating residents to the faculty member most important to their education. (2012)
• Clinical Faculty Teacher of the Year (2008, 2011, 2012)
• University of Arizona Lenoard F. Peltier Award for Excellence in Research
• Arizona Orthopaedic Society Resident Research Competition Winner
• Resident Laboratory Research Recognition Award
• Young Bishop Award - outstanding young alumnus Virginia Episcopal School
• Dean's List for Excellence in Teaching by a House Officer
• Phi Beta Kappa
• Cum Laude

The Star Ratings score is the average score a provider receives about his or her care on our Patient Satisfaction Survey conducted by Professional Research Corporation. Responses are on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score. The Star Rating you see represents the average score a provider received for the past 12-month period as long as they had more than 30 ratings during that time frame.

3/27/2024 Everyone was great. Dr Harris was knowledgeable, good at explaining and answering questions, personable, able to put me at ease & . He was a bit rushed, but no more than all Drs are today.

3/26/2024 Very pleasant and engaging staff members

3/26/2024 It all fine

3/26/2024 Dr. Harris’ quick attention to my medical condition and willingness to get me into surgery 2 days later

3/23/2024 Staff was very pleasant and helpful

3/20/2024 Yes they care about your health

3/19/2024 The front desk staff was great.

3/19/2024 Everyone an everything was outstanding. Thank you.

3/18/2024 Everything was excellent

3/17/2024 The staff never seem rushed even during their busiest time. my experience from the very beginning I'm 2007 has been positive. Dr.Harris saved the use of my leg not once but twice. Dr.Harris has stuck with me through it all.

3/17/2024 Comment All staff very caring and friendly

3/16/2024 I chose dr harris because he was such a good dr for my husband with the same issues. He does not disappoint

3/13/2024The staff and the doctors especially Dr. Harris

3/13/2024 Everything that happened at all my visits was perfect

3/13/2024 Everyone is always very courteous and professional. Outstanding staff.

3/13/2024 The way the staff and doctors treated me.

3/8/2024 Dr Harris is a great doctor

3/8/2024 Quick opportunity to be seem because I was in pain. Thoroughness and thoughtfulness of Dr. Harris.

3/4/2024 Dr. Harris is an excellent surgeon and the support staff is awesome.

2/26/2024 One of the most attentive, friendly and courteous medical teams I’ve visited in quite some time.

2/26/2024 Dr Harris is a great doctor. He was able to diagnose my problem and then take action He did a excellent job of putting me bad together and I appreciate it

2/25/2024 Very friendly staff

2/25/2024 The staff and Doctor were excellent. The person that did my x-rays was excellent and very kind. I would recommend this clinic to my friends and family.

2/22/2024 On time appointment

2/20/2024 Dr is so nice and the staff always smiling and cheerful!

2/19/2024 Dr. T Harris and the Nurses who were present that day were all excellent

2/18/2024 I got good news to find out that my new knee is doing very well

2/13/2024 Saw me very quickly.

2/12/2024 Everything

2/12/2024 care has always been good

2/10/2024 Dr Harris advice was spot on , receptionist were kind, there was male nurse who came to get was very nice as well as the X-ray tech, I was pleased to everyone!

2/10/2024 Everything was outstanding

2/10/2024 Everything was outstanding

2/1/2024 I was sent to the wrong WakeMed Orthopaedic and Dr. Harris made every effect to see [NAME] because we were late. He was very courteous as well as his staff.

1/31/2024 The X-ray technologists displayed compassion and professionalism in how they handled my mother and making her feel comfortable. 

1/29/2024 The X-ray techs were very personable. 

1/28/2024 Visit was outstanding, along with doctor and staff 

1/27/2024 The way the staff treated each patient with respect - many were using walkers, crutches, canes and the staff calling back patients never rushed anyone and treated them all with such respect!!! 

1/27/2024 The MD support staff were excellent 

1/23/2024 The assistant interning with Dr. Harris was very good and considerate as was the xray technician. 

1/23/2024  Very nice people up front as well as in the back 

1/22/2024 The staff was friendly and polite 

1/21/2024 The Doctor and Staff made my visit comfortable and informative. 

1/21/2024 The Radiology Tech who did my x-rays was very professional and courteous, concerned for my comfort. She is an asset to your staff. Everyone was pleasant and professional. 

1/20/2024 The care recieved is always excellent. 

1/18/2024 Outstanding customer care and service! 

1/18/2024 On time appointment 

1/17/2024 I am having knee replacement and felt very comfortable with all the information they gave me 

1/16/2024 Office staff is wonderful 

1/16/2024 The medical staff gentleman who removed the stitches and replaced the dressing.

1/15/2024 This was a pre-surgery visit. All who served me were excellent in executing their portion of visit. All were efficient, timely, and efficient. Teamwork was obvious. Thanks for excellent care. 

1/14/2024  Dr. Harris was honest and professional and recognized right away the issue I was experiencing. I like that type of communication. 

1/14/2024  Everyone was very helpful 

1/13/2024 Great care 

1/10/2024 Dr Timothy Harris Entire Medical Staff Front Desk 

12/19/2023 Staff was extremely friendly and courteous

12/18/2023 Time spent and explanation of issue 

12/17/2023 General follow up. All good. 

12/16/2023 The welcomeness that was given to me was outstanding very pleased 😀 

12/14/2023 The receptionist was very friendly and helpful and encouraging.

12/13/2023 All very exceptional 

12/06/2023 Clinical staff was amazing! 

12/04/2023 The young man that came to take me back to exam room was so very friendly and informative. Helps calm nerves. Such a pleasant person

12/04/2023 Friendliness of staff.

12/04/2023 The environment was inviting and very relaxing . 

11/29/2023  All personnel were competent & friendly. I was very impressed with the person who took x-rays. 

11/27/2023 Dr. Harris is an excellent Orthapedic specialist. He is knowledgeable and his bedside manner number one. He provided excellent customer service. The X-Ray Technician was very affirming, patient and kind to me, she is thorough and provided excellent customer service. 

11/25/2023 Dr. Harris has been a wonderful doctor who has treated my rip replacement and hip bursitis very well. He has a great bedside manner and is extremely gentle. I recommend him highly. 

11/20/2023 Everyone at the North Raleigh location was extremely helpful! Dr. Harris gave me adequate time to ask questions, and he was thorough in his responses. He used the x-rays to clarify questions as he responded. Excellent in all categories.

4/23/2023 I was very pleased with Wake Orthopedics - Dr Harris @ his assistants.

4/22/2023 I received appropriate care and information that immediately addressed my knee pain as well as information for future treatment.

4/22/2023 Did not have to wait. Easy check in and schedule seemed to run smoothly

4/22/2023 Everything and every time I have been to any Wake Med facility I feel I am at the best medical care facility in every discipline. All personal know their "stuff" and show they "care".

4/18/2023 The staff were excellent at all the offices I have visited. From X-ray to stitches removal all the staff are wonderful

4/17/2023 Dr. Harris is excellent as a physician and a person. I have seen him before for something different and I would recommend him to anyone

4/17/2023 Everyone was friendly a d professional

4/6/2023 Dr T. Harris came highly recommended to me and he has lived up to the recommendation. He had been great’

4/5/2023 Dr.Harris and his team are awesome

4/4/2023 I am very impressed with the care I have received at Wake Orthopaedics.

4/3/2023 Receptionist was outstanding

4/3/2023 The overall visit.

4/1/2023 Dr. Harris always answers your questions. He checks where you have pain and gives you a explanation . He also takes an X-ray to see the problem!

3/25/2023 Neat, clean. Check-in very good

3/23/2023 We really appreciate the time and care you have taken with us and the education we received is invaluable, we feel very well informed and comfortable with the upcoming surgery.

3/19/2023 Dr. Harris !

3/13/2023 The expected outcome after the surgery and the hope that everything will be okay

3/13/2023 Most of my time was spent with resident Dr. Sarah. Dr. Harris is great, and seems to be passing on his talent to residents. Good job!

3/8/2023 Staff was very professional.

3/1/2023 Overall experience

3/1/2023 Time was no waiting And service was great

2/27/2023 The appointment was an excellent experience. Dr. Harris was thorough and caring. He listened to my concerns and did not seem rushed. Dr. Harris explained treatment options thoroughly. He asked for my input concerning treatment and proceeded to initiate what we decided .on. I felt like I could notify him concerning treatment results.

2/27/2023 Dr Harris was confident yet not cocky. He made me feel like I had come to the right place for my care. Within minutes, he had a plan in motion and I felt like I was going to get relief.

2/25/2023 The check-in and prep process

2/24/2023 The overall scheduling, checkin, handling of all medical staff was excellent.

2/21/2023 The professionalism and kindness of each person Dr. Harris and Staff members.

2/20/2023 The ability to x-ray and diagnose quickly and form a treatment plan without a long wait.

2/18/2023 My whole experience was very pleasant,,

2/16/2023 Every thing and Everyone couldn't have been better.

2/14/2023 My visit was excellent

2/14/2023 My appointment was on time & thorough

2/13/2023 The path of recommended treatment was excellent.

2/11/2023 Very timely visit

2/8/2023 Thank you very much for the excellent treatment that I received! I received a {Rx} shot in my knee and I am pain-free and feel great. Thank you again happy new year.

2/7/2023 Time spent with me answering my questions

1/31/2023 Dr Harris's right to the point, honest answers

1/31/2023 The whole experience was very professional. Everyone worked very well together.

1/30/2023 Overall the services and attention I receive from wake med I’m general is consistently outstanding.

1/27/2023 It was great.

1/24/2023 My wait time was on point. The care was excellent.

1/21/2023 Friendliness

1/21/2023 Dr. Harris explained surgery and what he was going to do to correct my problem. Was very pleased with his knowledge in correcting the problem and hope to be lots better after surgery

1/18/2023 Privacy protected and scheduling and feedback on MY Chart excellent

1/18/2023 The nurse that take us to examination room was wonderful! Friendly and kind. Gave me good information! Dr Harris was exceptional! Spent time giving me information and answering questions.

1/14/2023 Wait time was very short. Time it took for doctor to see me was quick. Unbelievable service

1/10/2023 Yes; the complete staff; as well as Dr. Harris was exceptionally professional