Orthopedics: Hip, Knee, Shoulder, and Sports Medicine
Raleigh, Garner
Most recent review: 4 days ago
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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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Very professional and prompt. Everything went off on time and as expected. I would highly recommend Dr Barker for your orthopedic surgical needs.
(4 days ago)
Oct-2026
Dr Barker has previously completed shoulder replacement surgery on my right shoulder. It was very successful.
(5 days ago)
Oct-2026
Excellent surgeon.
(5 days ago)
Oct-2026
Dr Barker has been my Dr for years. He's done surgery on my shoulder that hasn't given me any issues since and now my knee. He's attentive to his patient's needs and concerns. I highly recommend Dr Barker and I refer all my friends to him. Thank you Dr Barker for your excellent care
(5 days ago)
Oct-2026
The absolute best! My shoulder is so much better! I would recommend him every time for rotator cuff surgery.
(5 days ago)
Oct-2026
Very professional
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
5 star
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
My first appointment with him. It was A+.
Thanks.
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
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.
(2 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
Great visit. Dr. Barker is very personable and helpful.
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)
Very professional and prompt. Everything went off on time and as expected. I would highly recommend Dr Barker for your orthopedic surgical needs.
Dr Barker has previously completed shoulder replacement surgery on my right shoulder. It was very successful.
Excellent surgeon.
Dr Barker has been my Dr for years. He's done surgery on my shoulder that hasn't given me any issues since and now my knee. He's attentive to his patient's needs and concerns. I highly recommend Dr Barker and I refer all my friends to him. Thank you Dr Barker for your excellent care
The absolute best! My shoulder is so much better! I would recommend him every time for rotator cuff surgery.
Very professional
5 star
My first appointment with him. It was A+. Thanks.
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.