Doctor Information
Joseph U. Barker, MD is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon with a sports medicine subspecialty at Raleigh Orthopaedic Raleigh Office. An Asheville native, he graduated from Wake Forest University, earned his MD at the Duke University School of Medicine, completed his internship at New York Hospital/Cornell and orthopaedic residency at the Hospital for Special Surgery and completed a sports medicine fellowship at Rush University Medical Center.
Education, Residency & Fellowship Training
- Fellowship: Sports Medicine, Rush University Medical Center
- Residency: Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery
- Internship: Surgery, New York Hospital / Cornell
- Medical School: Doctor of Medicine, Duke University School of Medicine
- Undergraduate: Bachelor’s Degree, Wake Forest University
- Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (with Sports Medicine subspecialty)
- NPI Number: 1518133800
Clinical Specialties & Procedures
Dr. Barker focuses on sports medicine and arthroscopy at Raleigh Orthopaedic Raleigh Office, including:
- Shoulder, hip and knee arthroscopy
- Cartilage restoration
- ACL reconstruction
- Rotator cuff and meniscus surgery
According to the practice, Dr. Barker is co-head team physician for the Carolina Hurricanes, also covers NC State and Broughton High School, serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Knee Surgery and is a member of AAOS, AOSSM, AANA and ICRS.
Practice Location & Appointments
- Practice: Raleigh Orthopaedic Raleigh Office
- Address: 3001 Edwards Mill Rd Suite 200, Raleigh, NC 27612
- Phone: (919) 781-5600
- Website: raleighortho.com/providers/joseph-u-barker-md
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Where did Dr. Barker train?
He earned his MD at Duke, completed residency at the Hospital for Special Surgery and a sports medicine fellowship at Rush.
Is Dr. Barker board certified?
Yes. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery with a sports medicine subspecialty.
Where does Dr. Barker see patients?
At Raleigh Orthopaedic Raleigh Office, 3001 Edwards Mill Rd Suite 200, Raleigh, NC 27612. Call (919) 781-5600.
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