Joint Replacement, Hip Replacement, Knee Surgery, Shoulder, Sports Medicine
Leland, Wilmington, Burgaw
Most recent review: 3 days ago
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4.9
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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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He listens to the problem and explains it to you.
(3 days ago)
Jul-2026
Dr Hocker is excellent. He explained my knee issue to me in a way that I could understand completely!
(4 days ago)
Jul-2026
Great Doctor!!
We need more like him.
(5 days ago)
Jul-2026
Dr Hocker is the ABSOLUTE BEST and MOST EXCELLENT Physician!! He is highly attentive to you as a person and makes sure the plan of care is managed for your continuing positive healing, recovery and long term wellbeing.
(5 days ago)
Jul-2026
Dr Hocker is a wonderful Doctor and very personable. He is the only surgeon I will go to.
(5 days ago)
Jul-2026
Least painful cortisone shot I’ve had in my life! Very easy to talk to gives thorough info on diagnosis . Definitely recommend
(6 days ago)
Jul-2026
Very professional and friendly with plenty of knowledge will be having a shoulder replacement soon enough.
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
My visits with Dr. Hocker always very informative and successful.
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
Always pleasant and extremely helpful w his diagnosis and information.
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
He listens to the problem and explains it to you.
Dr Hocker is excellent. He explained my knee issue to me in a way that I could understand completely!
Great Doctor!! We need more like him.
Dr Hocker is the ABSOLUTE BEST and MOST EXCELLENT Physician!! He is highly attentive to you as a person and makes sure the plan of care is managed for your continuing positive healing, recovery and long term wellbeing.
Dr Hocker is a wonderful Doctor and very personable. He is the only surgeon I will go to.
Least painful cortisone shot I’ve had in my life! Very easy to talk to gives thorough info on diagnosis . Definitely recommend
Very professional and friendly with plenty of knowledge will be having a shoulder replacement soon enough.
My visits with Dr. Hocker always very informative and successful.
Always pleasant and extremely helpful w his diagnosis and information.
Top notch care. Very thorough and caring.