Orthopedics: Hip, Knee, Shoulder, and Sports Medicine
Raleigh, Garner
Most recent review: 3 days ago
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4.9
4.7K Ratings
1.4K 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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The surgery and recovery have been remarkable. I am extremely pleased with how it has progressed to date. Very little pain and swelling. I am already in PT and find it encouraging.
(3 days ago)
Feb-2026
Excellent job great work deserves a raise and paid vacation
(3 days ago)
Feb-2026
Dr Barker was very helpful in answering all my questions and going over my X-rays with me. He made me feel much better and provided good solutions to the cause of my pain😊
(5 days ago)
Feb-2026
Dr. Barker is very kind, professional and reassuring.
(1 week ago)
Feb-2026
On time, Efficient, professional, excellent service
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Shared my MRI results and explained my options for dealing with my shoulder pain. Very friendly.
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Best in the business. Period.
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Dr barker was great I’m in some pain today
(2 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Everything when well
(2 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
I love Dr Barker because not only is he an excellent surgeon, but he is so kind, cheerful and personable, really taking the time to listen to the patient and come up with a plan.
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)
The surgery and recovery have been remarkable. I am extremely pleased with how it has progressed to date. Very little pain and swelling. I am already in PT and find it encouraging.
Excellent job great work deserves a raise and paid vacation
Dr Barker was very helpful in answering all my questions and going over my X-rays with me. He made me feel much better and provided good solutions to the cause of my pain😊
Dr. Barker is very kind, professional and reassuring.
On time, Efficient, professional, excellent service
Shared my MRI results and explained my options for dealing with my shoulder pain. Very friendly.
Best in the business. Period.
Dr barker was great I’m in some pain today
Everything when well
I love Dr Barker because not only is he an excellent surgeon, but he is so kind, cheerful and personable, really taking the time to listen to the patient and come up with a plan.