Joint Replacement, Hip, Knee, Shoulder, Sports Medicine
Leland, Wilmington, Burgaw
Most recent review: 4 days ago
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4.9
774 Ratings
366 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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Professional, personal able, and answered my questions.
(4 days ago)
Jan-2026
Dr. Hocker has done both replacements on my knees. He did a great job! I’m very pleased with the outcome. Thank you!
(5 days ago)
Jan-2026
Excellent presentation. Easy to understand
(5 days ago)
Jan-2026
Everything went great. Very thorough.
(5 days ago)
Jan-2026
No complaints! Thrilled so far! Beautiful work. Great staff.
(2 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Thorough in exam, explained everything in simple terms and course of treatment. Came highly recommended.
(2 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Very good and informative
(3 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Dr Hocker always explains the problem I’m dealing with and offers clear advice to help and with great success!
(1 month 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.
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
Professional, personal able, and answered my questions.
Dr. Hocker has done both replacements on my knees. He did a great job! I’m very pleased with the outcome. Thank you!
Excellent presentation. Easy to understand
Everything went great. Very thorough.
No complaints! Thrilled so far! Beautiful work. Great staff.
Thorough in exam, explained everything in simple terms and course of treatment. Came highly recommended.
Very good and informative
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