Orthopedics: Hip, Knee, Shoulder, and Sports Medicine
Raleigh, Garner
Most recent review: 3 days ago
New
4.9
5K Ratings
1.5K 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.
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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Always friendly, professional and willing to take the time to explain things
(3 days ago)
Sep-2026
Dr. Barker listened and gave me clear answers to my questions which I am grateful. I will be happy to get back to physical therapy! I have had PT many times through my life and that has always made a great contribution to my health.
(4 days ago)
Sep-2026
Dr. Barker is everything you want your Dr. to be!
(5 days ago)
Sep-2026
Tremendous dr. Explained what was wrong, took the steps to fix it, laid out options when it didn’t work, and did my surgery.
(5 days ago)
Sep-2026
Very good experience
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
Great professional that took time to help me understand all my options.
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
Excellent
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
The best doctor I’ve seen in a long time I can’t tell you the relief he actually gave me!
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Very friendly
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Dr. Barker is very knowledgeable and dies a great job preparing you for the inevitable.
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)
Always friendly, professional and willing to take the time to explain things
Dr. Barker listened and gave me clear answers to my questions which I am grateful. I will be happy to get back to physical therapy! I have had PT many times through my life and that has always made a great contribution to my health.
Dr. Barker is everything you want your Dr. to be!
Tremendous dr. Explained what was wrong, took the steps to fix it, laid out options when it didn’t work, and did my surgery.
Very good experience
Great professional that took time to help me understand all my options.
Excellent
The best doctor I’ve seen in a long time I can’t tell you the relief he actually gave me!
Very friendly
Dr. Barker is very knowledgeable and dies a great job preparing you for the inevitable.