Orthopedics: Hip, Knee, Shoulder, and Sports Medicine
Raleigh, Garner
Most recent review: 4 days ago
New
4.9
4.8K Ratings
1.4K Comments
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 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.
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Great experience!
(4 days ago)
Apr-2026
Dr. Barker was incredible!
(4 days ago)
Apr-2026
Dr. Barker is so nice and takes the time to explain things to you. His staff is just as nice and all make you feel welcomed.
(6 days ago)
Apr-2026
Very friendly and professional. Listened to all of my concerns and didn't let me leave before all of my needs and worries were met. Overall great visit
(6 days ago)
Apr-2026
Dr Barker is the best!! As a retired RN, Dr Barker is extremely professional, listens and answers all your questions and has an wonderful bedside manner. His kind smile and gentle manner helps to relieve all pre-op anxiety. Post-operatively (arthroscopy) I'm recovering extremely well. The 2nd day post-op was my 1st PT visit and I have almost full mobility in my knee. It's amazing!! I would highly recommend Dr Barker.
(6 days ago)
Apr-2026
Gives you a lot of confidence before going into surgery, and very informational and patient.
(6 days ago)
Apr-2026
So personable and took the time to explain plan of care.
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
Phenomenal care
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
Professional direct approach with amazing support staff too
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
I had an appt at 2:45, showed up at 2:35pm, sat in a room until 3:19pm. Just annoying and no one said sorry or said he was running late. Have kids at home, just need to value other people's time.
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)
Great experience!
Dr. Barker was incredible!
Dr. Barker is so nice and takes the time to explain things to you. His staff is just as nice and all make you feel welcomed.
Very friendly and professional. Listened to all of my concerns and didn't let me leave before all of my needs and worries were met. Overall great visit
Dr Barker is the best!! As a retired RN, Dr Barker is extremely professional, listens and answers all your questions and has an wonderful bedside manner. His kind smile and gentle manner helps to relieve all pre-op anxiety. Post-operatively (arthroscopy) I'm recovering extremely well. The 2nd day post-op was my 1st PT visit and I have almost full mobility in my knee. It's amazing!! I would highly recommend Dr Barker.
Gives you a lot of confidence before going into surgery, and very informational and patient.
So personable and took the time to explain plan of care.
Phenomenal care
Professional direct approach with amazing support staff too
I had an appt at 2:45, showed up at 2:35pm, sat in a room until 3:19pm. Just annoying and no one said sorry or said he was running late. Have kids at home, just need to value other people's time.