Orthopedics: Hip, Knee, Shoulder, and Sports Medicine
Raleigh, Garner
Most recent review: 3 days ago
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4.9
4.7K Ratings
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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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Dr Barker and staff were great. The surgical results were excellent and the overall experience was really good.
(3 days ago)
Jan-2026
Quick direct evaluation and next stepts
(3 days ago)
Jan-2026
Everything went very well!
(3 days ago)
Jan-2026
Great doctor who can be trusted
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
My first experience having surgery and they all made me feel so comfortable and talked me through it all.
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Absolutely amazing surgeon
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Very professional and at the same time personable. Answered all of my questions directly.
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Always thorough and takes time to discuss all options of treatment. I trust him unconditionally.
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
He took two very messed up rotater cuff situations and turned them into success for me. He and his team were professional and precise at all angles. They made themselves available for any questions at any time. This is the otherside rotater cuff repair on the right when the first on the left turned out well. For injuries I accidentally get my self into I'll go to him because I trust them.
(2 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Awesome! A people person that cares for his patients.
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)
Dr Barker and staff were great. The surgical results were excellent and the overall experience was really good.
Quick direct evaluation and next stepts
Everything went very well!
Great doctor who can be trusted
My first experience having surgery and they all made me feel so comfortable and talked me through it all.
Absolutely amazing surgeon
Very professional and at the same time personable. Answered all of my questions directly.
Always thorough and takes time to discuss all options of treatment. I trust him unconditionally.
He took two very messed up rotater cuff situations and turned them into success for me. He and his team were professional and precise at all angles. They made themselves available for any questions at any time. This is the otherside rotater cuff repair on the right when the first on the left turned out well. For injuries I accidentally get my self into I'll go to him because I trust them.
Awesome! A people person that cares for his patients.