Orthopedics: Hip, Knee, Shoulder, and Sports Medicine
Raleigh, Garner
Most recent review: 3 days ago
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4.9
4.9K 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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Surgery was on time, went well and no issues. Thank you Dr. Barker!
(3 days ago)
Jun-2026
Skilled professional
(3 days ago)
Jun-2026
Gave me so good news and was sure that he could help
(5 days ago)
Jun-2026
Kind, knowledgeable. Makes sure you understand everything. Very personable.
(5 days ago)
Jun-2026
Dr. Barker is the best ortho I’ve ever been to. He’s done both of my hips and is cery
(6 days ago)
Jun-2026
Very kind and understanding to my injury. Was very informative and explained the next steps of care to me.
I was very impressed and grateful for the time spent with me.
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
First time seeing Dr. Barker. Very nice, knowledgeable and gave me a game plan of what we will be doing. Would highly recommend and look forward to seeing what the outcome is. GO CANES !!!
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
Dr Barker was very professional, informative and respectful during a very emotional time for our high schooler. He truly went above and beyond to help her and we are very grateful for all that he did.
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)
Surgery was on time, went well and no issues. Thank you Dr. Barker!
Skilled professional
Gave me so good news and was sure that he could help
Kind, knowledgeable. Makes sure you understand everything. Very personable.
Dr. Barker is the best ortho I’ve ever been to. He’s done both of my hips and is cery
Very kind and understanding to my injury. Was very informative and explained the next steps of care to me. I was very impressed and grateful for the time spent with me.
First time seeing Dr. Barker. Very nice, knowledgeable and gave me a game plan of what we will be doing. Would highly recommend and look forward to seeing what the outcome is. GO CANES !!!
Dr Barker was very professional, informative and respectful during a very emotional time for our high schooler. He truly went above and beyond to help her and we are very grateful for all that he did.
Great doctor!
Excellent doctor!