Joseph Barker, M.D.

Practice: Raleigh Orthopaedic Clinic

Specialty: Orthopedics: Hip, Knee, Shoulder, and Sports Medicine

Office locations: Raleigh, Garner

Most recent review: 5 days ago New

5.1K Ratings

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5.1K Ratings

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Son had torn labrum repair surgery with Dr Barker. Surgery, staff and surgery center were all amazing. We would definitely recommend him and Raleigh ortho for any procedure.

(5 days ago) Oct-2026

Dr. Barker and his team were absolutely amazing! Highly recommend!

(6 days ago) Oct-2026

Friendly, clear and helpful

(1 week ago) Oct-2026

I have never gotten into a specialists office so quickly for a 2nd opinion & had the surgery scheduled for the following week! Everybody on Dr. Barker's team was very nice, covered all questions & answers thoroughly, & encouraged me to call them with any questions I may have before surgery. They recommended a PT office where I live so I won't have to travel for physical therapy after the surgery. As a 65 year old woman that was very worried about having this surgery, Dr. Barker & his team put those worries to rest. I trust them completely with my upcoming shoulder repair.

(1 week ago) Oct-2026

Very good visit. Prompt, professional and empathetic.

(1 week ago) Oct-2026

Excellent surgeon.

(1 week ago) Oct-2026

Excelente

(1 week ago) Oct-2026

This was my consultation appointment. He wanted to try a less invasive procedure before going to have surgery. Very nice and attentive to my needs.

(1 week ago) Oct-2026

Dr Barker is timely, friendly, relatable and knowledgeable in his field.

(1 week ago) Oct-2026

Thanks for getting the procedure done for me!

(1 week ago) Oct-2026

Dr. Barker is a fellowship trained orthopaedic surgeon in Sports Medicine and is a team physician for the Carolina Hurricanes, NC State University, and Broughton High School. His areas of expertise include sports medicine, shoulder, hip and knee arthroscopy, and cartilage restoration.

Dr. Barker grew up in Asheville, NC. He attended Wake Forest University for his undergraduate degree, where he received an academic scholarship and graduated with a 4.0 GPA. He attended Duke University School of Medicine on an academic scholarship and was awarded a Howard Hughes Fellowship for his orthopaedic research. He completed his surgical internship and his orthopaedic residency at Cornell University/Hospital for Special Surgery in New York ranked by U.S. News and World Report as the #1 orthopaedic hospital in the nation. He then was selected for a Sports Medicine Fellowship at the prestigious Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, where he was an assistant team physician for DePaul University, Chicago Steel Hockey, the Chicago White Sox, and the Chicago Bulls.

Dr. Barker has authored over 20 book chapters and scientific articles on hip, knee, and shoulder injuries. He is on the editorial board for the Journal of Knee Surgery and is a member of the International Cartilage Repair Society. His clinical and research interests include: ACL injuries, rotator cuff tears of the shoulder, meniscus surgery, hip arthroscopy, and cartilage repair. Having been involved in athletics for years with multiple personal sports injuries, Dr. Barker brings a unique understanding, knowledge, and dedication to providing quality care for patients of all ages and activity levels.

Medical School
Duke University School of Medicine

Internship
New York Hospital/Cornell University Medical Center

Residency
Cornell University's Hospital for Special Surgery

Fellowship
Rush University Medical Center (Sports Medicine)

Board Certification
Board Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Subspecialty Certification in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, ABOS (2014)