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Joseph Barker, M.D.
Raleigh Orthopaedic Clinic
Orthopedics: Hip, Knee, Shoulder, and Sports Medicine
Edwards Mill, Garner
4.9
4.4K Ratings
1.3K 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
4.4K Ratings
1.3K 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 knowledgeable and professional Great visit
Dr. Barker is a fantastic surgeon! I am 5 days post-op and am doing well. Great experience! Thank you!
I really enjoyed my visit with Dr. Barker. Dr. Barker was very pleasant and professional. His beside manners were topnotch which made me feel very comfortable. He thoroughly explained everything to me. I would like to give a huge shout-out to his team that assisted me today. A team is only as good and strong as there leader. Thanks for a great experience!!!!
He’s the best and most personal MD I’ve ever worked with
Excellent surgeon!
I use to recover Dr Barker’s patients at Rex as a post op nurse. Excellent surgeon! His patients recover well. He is empathetic, professional and he took the time to review the MRI, explain the procedure and recovery. I would highly recommend him as a surgeon! I just wish we could expedite the waiting process. He is very popular due to his expertise and not easy to get a speedy appt with. But when I explained the severity of the tear to the appointment personnel they were able to fit me in a week earlier. Christian the PA was knowledgeable and kind. We appreciate his ordering the MRI so he could evaluate the damage I had already been seen by a PA and a Surgeon at a different orthopedic group. The tears were not caught on either appt. But when Christian reordered the xray he saw the tear and ordered the MRI. Thank you!!!
Excellent
On time and kind!
Felt apt was rushed like him but felt rushed
Excellent physician-attentive, thorough, knowledgeable and relays work up with potential treatment plan well.