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Joseph Barker, M.D.
Raleigh Orthopaedic Clinic
Orthopedics: Hip, Knee, Shoulder, and Sports Medicine
Edwards Mill, Garner
4.9
4338 Ratings
1255 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
4338 Ratings
1255 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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Excellent doctor, very kind and professional.
Terrific surgeon and very professional. Explained all before surgery and all went well!!!
Dr Barker is an absolute amazing individual and Doctor. I have been seeing him since 2011 and we finally determined that it was time to do surgery on my shoulder. The confidence that he has to get it done and a guaranteed positive outcome is what everyone wants to hear. I could be happier and I’m ready to heal and to get back to normal activities. His Staff is bar none at the top of the list. The ladies in the OR were absolutely incredible as well! They made the surgery as fun as it could be! Awesome job for sure!!
Thanks for fitting me in to get my shots before I left town!
Dr.Barker is very professional and very knowledgeable about his job I would recommend him and his team.He done a excellent job on my knee surgery.
Very helpful and just a. Ice guy!
Dr. Barker was extremely efficient and knowledgeable from initial consult to surgery! If only all doctors could be this competent and caring without wasting time or resources.
Patient care is very caring and satisfied
The greatest
I would highly recommend Dr Barker.