Orthopedics: Hip, Knee, Shoulder, and Sports Medicine
Raleigh, Garner
Most recent review: 3 days ago
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4.9
5K 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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Super cool guy that always does a good job. I've had 3 surgeries from him and they were always successful. Pre-op was thorough and they made me as comf6as possible.
(3 days ago)
Sep-2026
Great visit. Dr. Barker is very personable and helpful.
(3 days ago)
Sep-2026
Very Professional, Explained Everything, Put Mind To Ease About Surgery
(5 days ago)
Sep-2026
Knowledgeable, pleasant and direct. Great doctor!
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
Wonderful surgeon and team!
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
I had knee surgery 3 days ago and can’t believe how much better I feel already!
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
Dr. Barker was patient and thorough in explaining the cause of my shoulder discomfort.
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
I wish I would have seen him before I left.
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
Sweet and comforting manner. Easy to communicate with. Great reputation,
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)
Super cool guy that always does a good job. I've had 3 surgeries from him and they were always successful. Pre-op was thorough and they made me as comf6as possible.
Great visit. Dr. Barker is very personable and helpful.
Very Professional, Explained Everything, Put Mind To Ease About Surgery
Knowledgeable, pleasant and direct. Great doctor!
Wonderful surgeon and team!
I had knee surgery 3 days ago and can’t believe how much better I feel already!
Dr. Barker was patient and thorough in explaining the cause of my shoulder discomfort.
I wish I would have seen him before I left.
Sweet and comforting manner. Easy to communicate with. Great reputation,
10 out of 10 doctor!!!TheBEST!!! Go to him!