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Joseph Barker

Dr. Joseph U. Barker , MD

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OVERVIEW

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.

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PATIENT'S PERSPECTIVE

Explains conditions and treatments
Takes time to answer my questions
Provides follow-up as needed
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RATINGS AND REVIEWS

Dr. Barker's Rating
121 Ratings with 65 Reviews
Patient Perspective
5.0 Explains conditions and treatments
5.0 Takes time to answer my questions
5.0 Provides follow-up as needed
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3001 Edwards Mill Road, Raleigh, NC, 27612
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Raleigh Orthopaedic - Raleigh
3001 Edwards Mill Road
Raleigh, NC, 27612
65 REVIEWS
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"Dr Barker is very skilled and knowledgeable. He is a great listener and provides great care. "
  • February 23, 2024
"Dr. Barker is extremely thorough as well as kind, and was able to see me very soon after I injured my right knee - he had operated on my left knee 6 weeks earlier. He and his staff were also extremely accommodating and were able to get rapid approval from my insurance to get an MRI. I can't say enough wonderful things about Dr. Barker and the entire Raleigh Orthopedics staff, and I come from a family of orthopedic surgeons! My left knee is healing so well from my surgery and I know that my right knee will be in great hands too."
  • February 11, 2024
"Great "
  • February 7, 2024
"Fantastic very knowledgeable explanation was spot on. Thank you "
  • January 31, 2024
"If you are looking for an Ortho specialist, please go see Dr Barker. There are no comments I can write here to fully describe the professionalism Dr Barker possesses."
  • January 11, 2024
"Reception was professional and still very nice and relaxed. Nurses were also professional, very nice and could still have humor about them. Doctor was also professional, and most important he took a little time if I had a question. I am glad I chose him to handle me surgery. "
  • January 8, 2024
"Dr Barker has excellent bedside manner. He answered all my questions and addressed any concerns I had. He is a wonderful surgeon. "
  • December 22, 2023
"Dr Barker is great. Straightforward and helpful. "
  • December 20, 2023
"Dr. Barker is very knowledgeable, professional, and honest. O Highly recommend him. "
  • December 15, 2023
"Dr Barker is such a caring and understanding doctor. He takes time to listen to you and offer solutions. He’s my favorite in this practice."
  • December 14, 2023
"Dr.Barker provides excellent care. He gives patients and families the full situation of injury and how to correct it and recovery. We are very pleased with him as our orthopedic provider. "
  • December 1, 2023
"Excellent in every way from the front office to the x-ray tech., medical personnel and Dr. Barker’s examination, assessment and plan. Thank-you all. "
  • October 18, 2023
"Dr. Barker was attentive, and provided thorough education about my medical concern and the options for care. "
  • September 21, 2023
"What an awesome doctor!... He immediately knew what was wrong with me and took care of it right there. Great Dr"
  • September 18, 2023
"Dr. Barker is very knowledgeable and attentive. Listens to my concerns."
  • September 18, 2023
"Great"
  • September 18, 2023
"The BEST!!! Has always taken care of me. "
  • September 14, 2023
"My wife and I have only praise for Dr. Barker. He is an exemplary surgeon. In addition, he is down-to-earth, that is, he communicates clearly, wanting to make sure that his patients understand their condition. I recommend him highly and without qualification."
  • September 14, 2023
"My followup with Dr. Barker, 3 months after hip surgery went great. He listened and answered all my question. Dr. Barker is very attentive, nice and very compassionate and caring. He's not all about the money, he truly enjoys putting people's lives back together. Thank you Dr. BARKER."
  • September 13, 2023
"Dr. Barker and is staff are awesome! I was very pleased with my treatment! His staff was nice and very caring! "
  • September 13, 2023

LOCATIONS

3001 Edwards Mill Road
Raleigh, NC, 27612
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Medicare Accepted
  • Medicaid Accepted
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Medicare Accepted
  • Medicaid Accepted
1325 Timber Drive East
Garner, NC, 27529
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Medicare Accepted
  • Medicaid Accepted
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Medicare Accepted
  • Medicaid Accepted

CONDITIONS TREATED

  • Arm pain (age 13 & up)
  • Knee pain (age 13-59)
  • Hip pain (age 13-59)
  • Leg pain (age 13-59)
  • Shoulder pain (age 13 & up)
  • Bicep pain
  • Humerus fracture - proximal
  • Hip labral tear
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PROCEDURES PERFORMED

  • Shoulder arthroscopy
  • Hip arthroscopy
  • Knee arthroscopy
  • Cartilage restoration
  • Knee MACI procedure

SPECIALTIES

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Sports Medicine

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Medical School
Duke University School Of Medicine
Graduated 2004
Fellowship
Rush University Medical Center (Sports Medicine)
Residency
Cornell University's Hospital for Special Surgery

INSURANCE PLANS ACCEPTED  (12)

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  • Coventry
  • United Healthcare
  • Blue Cross
  • Cigna
  • Humana Military
  • Humana
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Multiplan
  • Tricare East
  • Prime Healthcare
  • MedCost
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