Orthopedics: Hip, Knee, Shoulder, and Sports Medicine
Raleigh, Garner
Most recent review: Oct 06, 2025
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4.9
4.5K Ratings
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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 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 wonderful. He truly listens to his patients.
(7 days ago)
Oct-2025
Dr. Barker is fantastic!
(7 days ago)
Oct-2025
Very thorough in going over the information of my shoulder surgery. I. Have had great results so far only 1 week out
(7 days ago)
Oct-2025
Very smart and honest !
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Very good experience with my surgery .
Dr. Barker is great🤗
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Excellent surgeon!
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Thanks Dr. Barker and all the staff
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Personal and professional. Listened well and tailored care to my needs.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
A pleasure to meet!!’ Very personable and friendly!
Looking forward to see him again for the meniscus repair surgery!!
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)
Dr Barker is wonderful. He truly listens to his patients.
Dr. Barker is fantastic!
Very thorough in going over the information of my shoulder surgery. I. Have had great results so far only 1 week out
Very smart and honest !
Very good experience with my surgery . Dr. Barker is great🤗
Excellent surgeon!
Thanks Dr. Barker and all the staff
Personal and professional. Listened well and tailored care to my needs.
A pleasure to meet!!’ Very personable and friendly! Looking forward to see him again for the meniscus repair surgery!!
Great doctor!