Orthopedics: Hip, Knee, Shoulder, and Sports Medicine
Raleigh, Garner
Most recent review: 3 days ago
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4.9
4.6K 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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THE BEST!!
(3 days ago)
Nov-2025
Excellent office, doctor and service!
(3 days ago)
Nov-2025
Dr. Barker was absolutely amazing to work with, and I’ve had very limited swelling in knee post surgery. This is my 4th knee surgery, fist in my left knee and can’t be happier with the post-op results so far. Also really appreciated his team and care.
(4 days ago)
Nov-2025
Absolutely an expertise in his field and his surgical team is the most compassionate, gentle, patient care team I have ever worked with in all of my surgeries.
(4 days ago)
Nov-2025
He is very thorough and meticulous, and answered all my questions in terms I could understand. I also really appreciated being shown the MRI images and going through them together.
(6 days ago)
Nov-2025
Dr. Barker and his entire staff were so kind and professional. They made my daughter feel very comfortable.
(6 days ago)
Nov-2025
very kind and respectful!
(1 week ago)
Nov-2025
He was a bit late but definitely was able to help me and I am very pleased.
(1 week ago)
Nov-2025
Awesome Dr!!! Thanks for caring!!
Darryl
(1 week ago)
Nov-2025
Absolutely the best. Obviously great outcomes but also communication and personable! The staff is great as well
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)
THE BEST!!
Excellent office, doctor and service!
Dr. Barker was absolutely amazing to work with, and I’ve had very limited swelling in knee post surgery. This is my 4th knee surgery, fist in my left knee and can’t be happier with the post-op results so far. Also really appreciated his team and care.
Absolutely an expertise in his field and his surgical team is the most compassionate, gentle, patient care team I have ever worked with in all of my surgeries.
He is very thorough and meticulous, and answered all my questions in terms I could understand. I also really appreciated being shown the MRI images and going through them together.
Dr. Barker and his entire staff were so kind and professional. They made my daughter feel very comfortable.
very kind and respectful!
He was a bit late but definitely was able to help me and I am very pleased.
Awesome Dr!!! Thanks for caring!! Darryl
Absolutely the best. Obviously great outcomes but also communication and personable! The staff is great as well