Joint Replacement, Hip Replacement, Knee Surgery, Shoulder, Sports Medicine
Leland, Wilmington, Burgaw
Most recent review: 1 week ago
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4.9
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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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The best. Honest and upfront about everything.
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
I had a full knee replacement. Dr. Hocker was cautious to avoid infection and clot formation. I wouldn't hesitate to use him for future surgeries. Thank you Dr. Hocker. Great job.
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
Discussion is with you the patient and not at you. Very easy to talk to ... good man to trust for Ortho issues.
(2 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Excellent !!!
(2 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
He is a great doctor a doctor you can talk to
(2 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Very easy going caring about his patience and the care they get and recommend you for what you might need
(3 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
He's the best
(3 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
He listens to the problem and explains it to you.
(3 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Dr Hocker is excellent. He explained my knee issue to me in a way that I could understand completely!
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. Honest and upfront about everything.
I had a full knee replacement. Dr. Hocker was cautious to avoid infection and clot formation. I wouldn't hesitate to use him for future surgeries. Thank you Dr. Hocker. Great job.
Discussion is with you the patient and not at you. Very easy to talk to ... good man to trust for Ortho issues.
Excellent !!!
He is a great doctor a doctor you can talk to
Very easy going caring about his patience and the care they get and recommend you for what you might need
He's the best
He listens to the problem and explains it to you.
Dr Hocker is excellent. He explained my knee issue to me in a way that I could understand completely!
Great Doctor!! We need more like him.