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William Barker, M.D.
Sports Medicine
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Dr. William Barker is an experienced orthopedic surgeon whose practice now focuses on the non-operative treatment of general orthopedic conditions and sports medicine injuries. He has special interest and extensive training in shoulder and knee disorders.
Dr. William Barker is an experienced orthopedic surgeon whose practice now focuses on the non-operative treatment of general orthopedic conditions and sports medicine injuries. He has special interest and extensive training in shoulder and knee disorders.
“I believe that people need to remain active, and I feel fortunate in being able to help both serious and weekend athletes return to their favorites activities after injury,” says Dr. Barker. “The field of sports medicine is advancing all the time, we know more today about how to prevent injuries and get athletes back into condition safely.”
A graduate of The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Dr. Barker received fellowship training in sports medicine at Children’s Hospital Medical Center in Boston.
He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Ohio Orthopaedic Society, Columbus Orthopaedic Society and both the Ohio State and Columbus Medical Associations.
Dr. Barker is active in the sports of cycling and downhill skiing.
Commonly Treated Conditions
- Chronic Lateral Ankle Pain
- Achilles Tendon – Tear, Rupture, Injury
- Turf Toe
- Golfer’s Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis)
- Tennis Elbow – Lateral Epicondylitis
- Throwing Injuries
- Hip Pain
Commonly Performed Procedures
Clinic Location
Surgery Locations
Education
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Undergraduate:
The Ohio State University -
Medical School:
The Ohio State University College of Medicine -
Orthopedic Residency:
The Ohio State University Department of Orthopedic Surgery -
Fellowship:
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine, and Adolescent Spinal Deformity, Children’s Hospital Medical Center in Boston -
Board Certification:
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Associations
- American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS)
- Ohio Orthopedic Society (OOS)
- Columbus Orthopedic Society (COS)
- Ohio State Medical Association (OSMA)
- Columbus Medical Association (CMA)
Research & Teaching
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Clinical Educator
Orthopedic Surgery, The Ohio State University