Joseph Barker, M.D.

Practice: Raleigh Orthopaedic Clinic

Specialty: Orthopedics: Hip, Knee, Shoulder, and Sports Medicine

Office locations: Raleigh, Garner

Most recent review: 2 days ago New

5K Ratings

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5K Ratings

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Always understanding and professional

(2 days ago) Oct-2026

Very professional and caring. Took time to explain exactly what was going on with my hip and what needed to be done for it. I would highly recommend Dr Barker.

(3 days ago) Oct-2026

Very nice and informative doctor. Really seems to care about his patients. He does an excellent job.

(3 days ago) Oct-2026

Great surgeon

(3 days ago) Oct-2026

Dr. Barker and his entire team were absolutely phenomenal. Both locations we visited ran like a well oiled machine. Every single person was knowledgeable and on the same page, knew their job and performed it well. Every experience was extremely smooth and timely. The initial consult for surgery was only an hour and 15 minutes and we saw Dr. Barker, his PA, the nurse, my son had an x-ray, and my son was shown the exact brace he would be in after surgery, all in that 1 hour and 15 minute span of time. On the morning of surgery, everything went just as smooth. Prior to taking my song back for surgery, myself, my son, the nurse that prepped him for surgery, Dr. Barker, the anesthesiologist, the cRNA, and the nurse who would be in the operating room we’re all in the same room at the same time. I have been a nurse for over a decade, and this experience was just such a breath of fresh air and a true rarity in today’s medical world. I would recommend Dr. Barker and his team to anyone!

(4 days ago) Oct-2026

Very personable, caring and understanding.

(5 days ago) Oct-2026

Competent,friendly and has common sense

(1 week ago) Oct-2026

Very professional and prompt. Everything went off on time and as expected. I would highly recommend Dr Barker for your orthopedic surgical needs.

(1 week ago) Oct-2026

Dr Barker has previously completed shoulder replacement surgery on my right shoulder. It was very successful.

(1 week ago) Oct-2026

Excellent surgeon.

(1 week ago) Oct-2026

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)