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Shawn B. Hocker, MD
EmergeOrtho
Joint Replacement, Hip, Knee, Shoulder, Sports Medicine
Leland, Wilmington, Burgaw
4.9
583 Ratings
283 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.
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4.9
583 Ratings
283 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.
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Coastal Region: Burgaw - Orthopedics
209 US Highway 117
Suite B
North Burgaw, NC 28425
Suite B
North Burgaw, NC 28425
Coastal Region: Leland – Brunswick Forest - Orthopedics
1168 East Cutlar Crossing
Suites: 102, 201, 301, 302
Leland, NC 28451
Suites: 102, 201, 301, 302
Leland, NC 28451
Coastal Region: Wilmington - Shipyard - Orthopedics
3787 Shipyard Blvd
Wilmington, NC 28403
Wilmington, NC 28403
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
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Dr. Hocker, Is absolutely awesome and just a wonderful surgeon. Thank you for all you do.
Dr.Hocker was professional as always, but always friendly. He fixed my shoulders up and I was out in no time!
Had consultation based on a prior knee replacement from another doctor. Dr hocker really explained things very well . And although this will likely be a one time appointment for me, I feel much better equipped to move forward and make the best out of what I've got
Dr. Hocker listened to my concerns, did a thorough exam and offered several options to move forward with. Other than the extremely late appointment, I was very satisfied.
Wait was entirely too long, otherwise seems like a great doctor.
Excellent surgeon.
This is the first time since 2013 I have dealt with a different doctor at emerge ortho Thank you so much Dr hocker for the time you spent with me explaining what’s happening to my shoulder You have eased all my worries and you are an outstanding person and Dr Thank you Mark
Terrific!!
Dr. Hocker is great but after driving an hour to get there and having to wait another hour was a bit much! They obviously over book him!
Dr. Hocker was thorough and also very pleasant. He had been recommended by another medical provider...great recommendation! I am thankful to have his help.