Joint Replacement, Hip Replacement, Knee Surgery, Shoulder, Sports Medicine
Leland, Wilmington, Burgaw
Most recent review: 3 days ago
New
4.9
1K Ratings
526 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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He is awesome
(3 days ago)
Sep-2026
Dr. Hocker is the best surgeon in town!!
(4 days ago)
Sep-2026
He is a wonderful doctor and really does care about his patients.
(4 days ago)
Sep-2026
So pleasant and superior service!
(4 days ago)
Sep-2026
5 star as always!
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
5
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
So thankful for Dr. Hocker. He’s The Best!!
(2 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
Very kind
(2 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
Excellent Doctor, caring and informative.
(2 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
I have had 3 joint procedures with Dr. Hocker. He is amazing. He explains everything in such a way that I can understand him. He always takes as much time as is needed, never rushing in and out.
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
He is awesome
Dr. Hocker is the best surgeon in town!!
He is a wonderful doctor and really does care about his patients.
So pleasant and superior service!
5 star as always!
5
So thankful for Dr. Hocker. He’s The Best!!
Very kind
Excellent Doctor, caring and informative.
I have had 3 joint procedures with Dr. Hocker. He is amazing. He explains everything in such a way that I can understand him. He always takes as much time as is needed, never rushing in and out.