Joint Replacement, Hip, Knee, Shoulder, Sports Medicine
Leland, Wilmington, Burgaw
Most recent review: 5 days ago
New
4.9
800 Ratings
376 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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He was great, explained things gave me options .
(5 days ago)
Jan-2026
To finally talk to someone who understands what I am going through. I was very pleased.
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Dr Hocker provided excellent service throughout my surgical procedure and follow up. He also tended to my mother in previous years. Which is why I choose to see him. We were NOT disappointed and would and have referred him and his team highly to many others. We will continue to speak highly regarding his attentive care and attention to detail.
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Friendly, competant
(2 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Excellent service was provided. Very informative and compassionate. Would definitely recommend his service to others.
(2 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
On time. Very pleased with entire staff
(3 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Dr. Hocker addressed all my concerns and we had great conversation. I appreciated his attentiveness as well as as the rest of the staff from the person that checked me in to the person who did my x-ray. My appointment was at 1 o’clock, and I was out the door by 120.
(3 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Handled all my questions and assessed my progress! Feel really good about the new plan.
(3 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Dr Hocker is great! He listens & explains. Best of all, relieved my knee pain! Wish all drs were as good.
(3 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Highly Recommend. Had 4 joint replacements from him.
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 was great, explained things gave me options .
To finally talk to someone who understands what I am going through. I was very pleased.
Dr Hocker provided excellent service throughout my surgical procedure and follow up. He also tended to my mother in previous years. Which is why I choose to see him. We were NOT disappointed and would and have referred him and his team highly to many others. We will continue to speak highly regarding his attentive care and attention to detail.
Friendly, competant
Excellent service was provided. Very informative and compassionate. Would definitely recommend his service to others.
On time. Very pleased with entire staff
Dr. Hocker addressed all my concerns and we had great conversation. I appreciated his attentiveness as well as as the rest of the staff from the person that checked me in to the person who did my x-ray. My appointment was at 1 o’clock, and I was out the door by 120.
Handled all my questions and assessed my progress! Feel really good about the new plan.
Dr Hocker is great! He listens & explains. Best of all, relieved my knee pain! Wish all drs were as good.
Highly Recommend. Had 4 joint replacements from him.