Orthopedics: Hip, Knee, Shoulder, and Sports Medicine
Raleigh, Garner
Most recent review: 2 days ago
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4.9
4.8K 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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Always polite and professional
(2 days ago)
Jun-2026
Dr Barker put me at ease and explained all options.
(5 days ago)
Jun-2026
Dr.Barker is absolutely awesome and so patient with you answering all of your questions.
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
Dr. Barker was fantastic. He not only looked over all the notes I sent him the day before my appointment, but he also really listened to me during the appointment. He had a clear plan for next steps in my treatments and I feel more hopeful about my hip and knee issues than I have in a long time. Highly recommend!
(2 weeks ago)
May-2026
Personable and professional. Appreciate your recommendation for my knee.
(2 weeks ago)
May-2026
Caring, informative, kind and really talks to you! Knows his stuff
(3 weeks ago)
May-2026
Dr Barker is the best!
(3 weeks ago)
May-2026
Awesome, knowledgeable, and efficient — Raleigh Orthopaedic – Edwards Mill Road� is exceptional from the moment you walk in to the second you leave. The entire staff makes you feel welcomed, informed, and genuinely cared for every step of the way.
(3 weeks ago)
May-2026
Excellent physician. Very clear and definitive explanation of my condition and treatment. Dr Barker has a wonderful patient communication style.
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)
Always polite and professional
Dr Barker put me at ease and explained all options.
Dr.Barker is absolutely awesome and so patient with you answering all of your questions.
Dr. Barker was fantastic. He not only looked over all the notes I sent him the day before my appointment, but he also really listened to me during the appointment. He had a clear plan for next steps in my treatments and I feel more hopeful about my hip and knee issues than I have in a long time. Highly recommend!
Personable and professional. Appreciate your recommendation for my knee.
Caring, informative, kind and really talks to you! Knows his stuff
Dr Barker is the best!
Awesome, knowledgeable, and efficient — Raleigh Orthopaedic – Edwards Mill Road� is exceptional from the moment you walk in to the second you leave. The entire staff makes you feel welcomed, informed, and genuinely cared for every step of the way.
Excellent physician. Very clear and definitive explanation of my condition and treatment. Dr Barker has a wonderful patient communication style.
Very professional and friendly.