Joint Replacement, Hip, Knee, Shoulder, Sports Medicine
Leland, Wilmington, Burgaw
Most recent review: 1 week ago
Recent
4.9
762 Ratings
359 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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Dr Hocker always explains the problem I’m dealing with and offers clear advice to help and with great success!
(1 week ago)
Dec-2025
Dr. Hocker has been my Orthopedic physician since 2009 & I highly recommend him to anyone who needs/wants a kind, caring & thorough Orthopedic surgeon in the area.
Doctor Hocker was very nice, and thorough as we discussed my pending surgery. I did not feel rushed at all with my appointment. He made me feel at ease.
(3 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
The best! Been seeing Dr Hocker for years. Won’t go to anyone else
(3 weeks ago)
Nov-2025
Very personable and too the point. Got the job done!
One thought. Waited about 35-40 past appointment time. Would be nice if someone would advise that w were in a delay…thought y’all forgot about mebb
(1 month ago)
Nov-2025
Great Dr and great service -
(1 month ago)
Nov-2025
Looking forward to the next procedure.
(1 month ago)
Nov-2025
Great visit. He explained all the options of surgery and we proceed to move forward.
(1 month ago)
Nov-2025
Always a wonderful experience with Dr.Hocker. Professional, engaging, good answers! Highly recommend.
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
Dr Hocker always explains the problem I’m dealing with and offers clear advice to help and with great success!
Dr. Hocker has been my Orthopedic physician since 2009 & I highly recommend him to anyone who needs/wants a kind, caring & thorough Orthopedic surgeon in the area.
Intelligence professional; trustworthy; positive manor
Doctor Hocker was very nice, and thorough as we discussed my pending surgery. I did not feel rushed at all with my appointment. He made me feel at ease.
The best! Been seeing Dr Hocker for years. Won’t go to anyone else
Very personable and too the point. Got the job done! One thought. Waited about 35-40 past appointment time. Would be nice if someone would advise that w were in a delay…thought y’all forgot about mebb
Great Dr and great service -
Looking forward to the next procedure.
Great visit. He explained all the options of surgery and we proceed to move forward.
Always a wonderful experience with Dr.Hocker. Professional, engaging, good answers! Highly recommend.