Joint Replacement, Hip, Knee, Shoulder, Sports Medicine
Leland, Wilmington, Burgaw
Most recent review: 3 days ago
New
4.9
689 Ratings
333 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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Attentive. Extremely oriented to making sure I am aware of the situation and my options. Logical. Gives great guidance and valuable information.
(3 days ago)
Oct-2025
I realize unexpected things happen, however; it would be nice when you have been waiting an hour.
(3 days ago)
Oct-2025
Dr Hocker very professional.
(3 days ago)
Oct-2025
So appreciate his recommendations for exercises rather than surgery!!!
(3 days ago)
Oct-2025
Always knows what is best for me. Always friendly.
(3 days ago)
Oct-2025
Dr Hocker is amazing! Extremely knowledgeable, interested in my health and well being beyond my reverse shoulder replacement surgery. If you have shoulder issues, he's the doc to see.
(3 days ago)
Oct-2025
Dr Hocker is the best, kind, courteous, transparent, thorough and I love the guy.
(3 days ago)
Oct-2025
So pleased with my total Knee replacement. I am able to walk normal again.
(3 days ago)
Oct-2025
Excellent!
(6 days ago)
Oct-2025
He's so direct and to the point, and gets to the heart of the problem right away.
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
Attentive. Extremely oriented to making sure I am aware of the situation and my options. Logical. Gives great guidance and valuable information.
I realize unexpected things happen, however; it would be nice when you have been waiting an hour.
Dr Hocker very professional.
So appreciate his recommendations for exercises rather than surgery!!!
Always knows what is best for me. Always friendly.
Dr Hocker is amazing! Extremely knowledgeable, interested in my health and well being beyond my reverse shoulder replacement surgery. If you have shoulder issues, he's the doc to see.
Dr Hocker is the best, kind, courteous, transparent, thorough and I love the guy.
So pleased with my total Knee replacement. I am able to walk normal again.
Excellent!
He's so direct and to the point, and gets to the heart of the problem right away.