Joint Replacement, Hip, Knee, Shoulder, Sports Medicine
Leland, Wilmington, Burgaw
Most recent review: Oct 03, 2025
New
4.9
660 Ratings
317 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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Very informative and knowledgeable
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
He is a great doctor
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Great doc and thankful for his wisdom and expertise.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Very impressive
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Dr Hocker is awesome. Professional but very friendly, patiently listens to symptoms and concerns. Has straight forward, easy to understand answers.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Always professional and listens well. Cares about what you say and works out a solution, that best suits your needs.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Dr. Hocker is honest, experienced and to the point. Not many like him!
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Helpful, and knowledgeable
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
He is a excellent doctor listen to your concerns, and not in a rush
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Dr Hocker has done surgery on both of my knees and now getting ready to do my replacement shoulder surgery best doctor in the world I think everything of him he's a very good person.
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
Very informative and knowledgeable
He is a great doctor
Great doc and thankful for his wisdom and expertise.
Very impressive
Dr Hocker is awesome. Professional but very friendly, patiently listens to symptoms and concerns. Has straight forward, easy to understand answers.
Always professional and listens well. Cares about what you say and works out a solution, that best suits your needs.
Dr. Hocker is honest, experienced and to the point. Not many like him!
Helpful, and knowledgeable
He is a excellent doctor listen to your concerns, and not in a rush
Dr Hocker has done surgery on both of my knees and now getting ready to do my replacement shoulder surgery best doctor in the world I think everything of him he's a very good person.