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Joseph Barker, M.D.
Raleigh Orthopaedic Clinic
Orthopedics: Hip, Knee, Shoulder, and Sports Medicine
Edwards Mill, Garner
4.9
4419 Ratings
1287 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.
4.9
4419 Ratings
1287 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.
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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 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)
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Very professional, helps put you at ease by being friendly and explaining everything you need to know. Always happy to answer questions. Very good at his job, I will be recommending Dr Barker to friends and family
Very helpful throughout our process.
Dr. Barker was polite, professional and got to the point of what was wrong. Had a great demeanor and I’m so glad I decided to get my shoulder looked at. Thank you!
Dr. Barker provided me with superb care and excellent information on my injury and the steps we would take together to ensure my complete healing. I am thrilled to say I am now feeling great. My quality of life has improved drastically after a successful surgery. I will always be grateful to Dr. Barker and his team of caring and compassionate healthcare providers. Dr. Barker released me today with the parting note that he is always available for continued support if I were to ever have questions or need further assistance. Thank you is not enough to express my sincere appreciation.
Could not be happier with Dr. Barker. Excellent! Highly recommended!
Awesome!
Great doctor, great staff, great experience!
Excellent doctor!
Very great bedside manner, was able to point me in a better direction for treatment and narrow down the issue of my pain.
2nd ACL surgery , 1st time with DR barker. Night and day difference! Feel 100% more optimistic this time around recovering and I was in way more comfort post op !