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.
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
The best I’ve had. Listened & helped me to understand clearly in laymen’ terms!
Spent time with me and clearly explained my options
Good advice
Caring, thoughtful and professional.
Very professional and informative about options highly recommended.
45 min late for an 8:45 am appt. Said nothing about it upon entering the room. Rough handling of my injured shoulder that had me near tears. I was left unsure of how to move on to next steps and had to ask front desk what is next.
Dr Hocker is a wonderful Doctor I'm very pleased..He gave me injections in both my knees today and honestly it didn't hurt ..If the injections don't work I know I'm in capable hands to have my knee replacement.
Truly a gifted doctor in his field! I am so happy with my knee replacement and with Dr. Hocker.
Awesome visit & extremely helpful knowledgeable Dr. Thankful
He's a great doctor and listens to the issue. Just think he's the greatest knee doctor.and helps you what you need in the future on the problem think he's the best knee doctor.