Joint Replacement, Hip Replacement, Knee Surgery, Shoulder, Sports Medicine
Leland, Wilmington, Burgaw
Most recent review: 6 days ago
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4.9
982 Ratings
471 Comments
Dr. Shawn Hocker, M.D. practices in Wilmington at 3787 Shipyard Boulevard, in Brunswick Forest at 1168 East Cutlar Crossing in Leland and will soon offer office hours at our new location in Burgaw. Dr. Hocker is a board certified orthopedic surgeon and is dual fellowship trained in adult joint reconstruction and sports medicine. He completed his undergraduate and medical degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and his residency in orthopedic surgery from Duke University Medical Center in Durham, NC. He then finished his surgical training with a fellowship in adult joint reconstruction and sports medicine from the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. Dr. Hocker holds a Certificate of Added Qualifications in Sports Medicine.
Dr. Shawn Hocker, M.D. practices in Wilmington at 3787 Shipyard Boulevard, in Brunswick Forest at 1168 East Cutlar Crossing in Leland and will soon offer office hours at our new location in Burgaw. Dr. Hocker is a board certified orthopedic surgeon and is dual fellowship trained in adult joint reconstruction and sports medicine. He completed his undergraduate and medical degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and his residency in orthopedic surgery from Duke University Medical Center in Durham, NC. He then finished his surgical training with a fellowship in adult joint reconstruction and sports medicine from the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. Dr. Hocker holds a Certificate of Added Qualifications in Sports Medicine.
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I would never want to go to anyone else!! I truly believe that I would not be walking today if it weren’t for him operating on my leg in the early 2000’s.
He has truly been a blessing to me and several of my friends.
(6 days ago)
Jun-2026
This was my 1 year check up for a shoulder total reverse replacement. Dr Hocker questioned my shoulder use over the past 6 months, checked several strength and range movements, and reviewed the new X-rays with me. When he asked did the surgery meet my expectations, I answered EXCEEDED.
(6 days ago)
Jun-2026
Dr Hocker is positive and pushes you to do more. My shoulder replacement has gone well
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
If anyone can figure out what is wrong with my knee or leg, it is Dr. Hocker.
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
Excellent surgeon and very personable
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
Confident and to the point about the diagnosis. Offered recommendations to go along with surgery.
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
Dr Hocker is the Best. I’m disappointed he’s unable to do my surgery but confident he’ll pick a doctor that will do an excellent job
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
Dr Hocker explained his diagnosis and answered all my questions.
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
Excellent! No other doctor can compare to Dr. Hocker’s skills!
(2 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Informative and straight forward. Dr Hocker is the man with the plan to get you fixed up.
Dr. Shawn Hocker, M.D. practices in Wilmington at 3787 Shipyard Boulevard, in Brunswick Forest at 1168 East Cutlar Crossing in Leland and will soon offer office hours at our new location in Burgaw. Dr. Hocker is a board certified orthopedic surgeon and is dual fellowship trained in adult joint reconstruction and sports medicine. He completed his undergraduate and medical degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and his residency in orthopedic surgery from Duke University Medical Center in Durham, NC. He then finished his surgical training with a fellowship in adult joint reconstruction and sports medicine from the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. Dr. Hocker holds a Certificate of Added Qualifications in Sports Medicine.
While at UNC, Dr. Hocker was Captain of the 1993 Tar Heel Football Team and in 1994, he played for the NFL’s San Diego Chargers. He has helped to develop one of the current operating computer navigation systems used for total knee replacement surgery.
Dr. Hocker’s particular interests are in total joint replacement of the shoulder, knee and hip, less-invasive knee, hip and shoulder surgery, partial knee replacement, arthroscopic surgery of the knee and shoulder, computer-assisted knee replacement, gender specific knee replacement and patient specific customized knee replacement and sports medicine.
He is a member of The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons. Dr. Hocker is the president of the North Carolina Orthopedic Association.
Dr. Hocker enjoys travel, SCUBA, skiing, fishing and kayaking. He and his wife Coo enjoy raising and spending time with their two sons and daughter.
Education Undergraduate: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Medical School: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Residency: Duke University Medical Center, Durham Fellowship: University of Utah, Salt Lake City Fellowship-Trained in Sports Medicine Fellowship-Trained in Adult Joint Reconstruction
Certifications Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon Certificate of Added Qualifications in Sports Medicine
I would never want to go to anyone else!! I truly believe that I would not be walking today if it weren’t for him operating on my leg in the early 2000’s. He has truly been a blessing to me and several of my friends.
This was my 1 year check up for a shoulder total reverse replacement. Dr Hocker questioned my shoulder use over the past 6 months, checked several strength and range movements, and reviewed the new X-rays with me. When he asked did the surgery meet my expectations, I answered EXCEEDED.
Dr Hocker is positive and pushes you to do more. My shoulder replacement has gone well
If anyone can figure out what is wrong with my knee or leg, it is Dr. Hocker.
Excellent surgeon and very personable
Confident and to the point about the diagnosis. Offered recommendations to go along with surgery.
Dr Hocker is the Best. I’m disappointed he’s unable to do my surgery but confident he’ll pick a doctor that will do an excellent job
Dr Hocker explained his diagnosis and answered all my questions.
Excellent! No other doctor can compare to Dr. Hocker’s skills!
Informative and straight forward. Dr Hocker is the man with the plan to get you fixed up.