Joint Replacement, Hip Replacement, Knee Surgery, Shoulder, Sports Medicine
Leland, Wilmington, Burgaw
Most recent review: 4 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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Extremely professional, exceptional experience with TKR. Great staff.
(4 days ago)
Sep-2026
He is a great doctor. Very caring, smart and supportive!
(4 days ago)
Sep-2026
Great doctor and listener
(4 days ago)
Sep-2026
Dr. Hocker is one of the nicest and most professional Doctors I've ever had the pleasure of meeting! He listened to my questions and gave me a straight forward answer and told me what our next steps would be.The whole staff was very nice as well!
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
Dr Hocker has done for replacement surgeries on me. He has always showed concern for my well being and how I recovered following each procedure. I have recommended him several times.
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Had to wait 30 minutes after the appointment time in the waiting room. The appointment itself went well,
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Great Doctor
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
A really nice and knowledgeable surgeon. He has great bedside manner. I am doing very well after knee replacements.
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Dr. Hocker is always friendly & doesn’t act like he is in a rush when he walks into the room. He answered all my questions, explained X-rays & is reassuring.
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
Extremely professional, exceptional experience with TKR. Great staff.
He is a great doctor. Very caring, smart and supportive!
Great doctor and listener
Dr. Hocker is one of the nicest and most professional Doctors I've ever had the pleasure of meeting! He listened to my questions and gave me a straight forward answer and told me what our next steps would be.The whole staff was very nice as well!
Dr Hocker has done for replacement surgeries on me. He has always showed concern for my well being and how I recovered following each procedure. I have recommended him several times.
Had to wait 30 minutes after the appointment time in the waiting room. The appointment itself went well,
Great Doctor
A really nice and knowledgeable surgeon. He has great bedside manner. I am doing very well after knee replacements.
Dr. Hocker is always friendly & doesn’t act like he is in a rush when he walks into the room. He answered all my questions, explained X-rays & is reassuring.
The Best!!!