Joint Replacement, Hip Replacement, Knee Surgery, Shoulder, Sports Medicine
Leland, Wilmington, Burgaw
Most recent review: 4 days 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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Dr. Hocker is one of the kindest and gentlest doctors I have the pleasure of going to for an injection. He is wonderful.
(4 days ago)
Aug-2026
Great Doctor..
(4 days ago)
Aug-2026
Dr Hocker is in my opinion the best around!
(4 days ago)
Aug-2026
Outstanding orthopedic surgeon!
I don't think I'd trust another surgeon to do any joint replacements on me other than Shawn. Wonderful bedside manor!
(4 days ago)
Aug-2026
Very knowledgeable and very helpful!
(5 days ago)
Aug-2026
My pain that appeared to be my hip joint is actually a spine concern. I’m just a few minutes of reviewing my X-rays and MRI, Dr. Hocker knew. Referral with an appointment to my spine specialist who is also at Emerge Ortho. Dr. Hocker has replaced both of my knees in the past 3 years. Excellent physician and surgeon. I highly recommend.
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Very knowledgeable and thorough.
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Caring doctor tries to figure out your problem and treat it.
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Great surgeon - compassionate care always!
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Skilled surgeon, friendly and willing to answer questions.
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 is one of the kindest and gentlest doctors I have the pleasure of going to for an injection. He is wonderful.
Great Doctor..
Dr Hocker is in my opinion the best around!
Outstanding orthopedic surgeon! I don't think I'd trust another surgeon to do any joint replacements on me other than Shawn. Wonderful bedside manor!
Very knowledgeable and very helpful!
My pain that appeared to be my hip joint is actually a spine concern. I’m just a few minutes of reviewing my X-rays and MRI, Dr. Hocker knew. Referral with an appointment to my spine specialist who is also at Emerge Ortho. Dr. Hocker has replaced both of my knees in the past 3 years. Excellent physician and surgeon. I highly recommend.
Very knowledgeable and thorough.
Caring doctor tries to figure out your problem and treat it.
Great surgeon - compassionate care always!
Skilled surgeon, friendly and willing to answer questions.