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

5.1K Ratings

1.5K Comments

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5.1K Ratings

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Superior skills as a surgeon and great guy all around!

(2 days ago) Nov-2026

I got a labral tear repaired in my hip. Everyone on Dr. Barker’s team introduced themselves and were very pleasant! Everything was explained to me and I was sent home with detailed care instructions! I hope I never get an orthopedic surgery again but if I do, I’m going to Dr. Barker!

(3 days ago) Nov-2026

Dr. Barker is precise, efficient, and a well-skilled surgeon. I was nervous about having knee surgery, but quite pleasantly surprised that I was able to bear weight on my knee the same day and did not need any pain meds the following day. I attribute this to both his expertise and his unique protocol for patients post surgery. He’s also kind, patient, listens to his patients and answers questions thoughtfully and thoroughly.

(5 days ago) Nov-2026

Great personality and I felt good about his advice and recommendations. Very caring in a first visit, thank you!

(1 week ago) Nov-2026

Good doctor

(1 week ago) Nov-2026

Check-in, rotator cuff repair surgery, & discharge all went quickly & smoothly. I would've liked to have been provided detailed instructions on how to put the cold pack & sling back on properly after my shower on day 3 after surgery. My daughter took pictures before taking everything off so we had some idea of how to get it back on securely. Other than that, I highly recommend Dr. Barker & his team!

(1 week ago) Nov-2026

Great surgeon and surgical staff.

(1 week ago) Nov-2026

I have had both hip surgeries with Dr Barker and have had excellent experiences both times. He has a warm bedside manner, explains things very thoroughly and listens to his patients. His support staff and the surgical center staff are also top notch, all of which make a very stressful situation much easier to get through . Highly recommend

(1 week ago) Oct-2026

Dr. Barker is very intelligent, professional, and personable and is an excellent diagnostician.

(2 weeks ago) Oct-2026

Son had torn labrum repair surgery with Dr Barker. Surgery, staff and surgery center were all amazing. We would definitely recommend him and Raleigh ortho for any procedure.

(2 weeks ago) Oct-2026

Raleigh Office

3001 Edwards Mill Road
Raleigh, NC 27612

(919) 781-5600

Garner Office

1325 Timber Drive East
Garner, NC 27529

(919) 781-5600

Raleigh - Surgery Center

3001 Edwards Mill Road
Raleigh, NC 27612

(919) 781-5600

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)