Orthopedics: Hip, Knee, Shoulder, and Sports Medicine
Raleigh, Garner
Most recent review: 4 days ago
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4.9
4.8K 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 is an outstanding doctor and a class A person.
(4 days ago)
Apr-2026
Took great care of me and already feeling better
(5 days ago)
Apr-2026
Attentive, personable, and professional.
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
Always pleased with Dr. Barker and the entire staff.
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Polite, courteous, seemed confident in the diagnosis after performing a few test.
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Communicated clearly, very friendly, and uplifting attitude. He was confident and open about the procedure. I highly recommend him and and Raleigh Orthopedic
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Caring and professional
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
What a perfect provider !! Dr. Barker is an amazing professional Provider.
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Very professional! I felt confident in Dr. Barker analysis and recommendations.
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 is an outstanding doctor and a class A person.
Took great care of me and already feeling better
Attentive, personable, and professional.
Always pleased with Dr. Barker and the entire staff.
Polite, courteous, seemed confident in the diagnosis after performing a few test.
Communicated clearly, very friendly, and uplifting attitude. He was confident and open about the procedure. I highly recommend him and and Raleigh Orthopedic
Caring and professional
What a perfect provider !! Dr. Barker is an amazing professional Provider.
Very professional! I felt confident in Dr. Barker analysis and recommendations.
Wonderful personality! Made me feel at ease.