Shawn B. Hocker, MD

Shawn B. Hocker, MD

Hip & Knee, Shoulder

American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery, CAQ in Sports Medicine, Hip and Knee Replacement Specialist, Specializes in Hip and Knee Replacement, Specializing in Joint Replacement

Coastal Region

Leland – Brunswick Forest
Wilmington - Shipyard
Burgaw

Dr. Shawn Hocker 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.

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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

Associations

  • American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
  • American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS)
  • Eastern Orthopedic Association
  • President North Carolina Orthopedic Association
  • Southern Orthopedics Association
  • North Carolina/South Carolina Combined Orthopedic Association
  • Chairman Orthopedic Joint Planning Committee
  • Piedmont Society
  • President OrthoWilmington
  • President EmergeOrtho

Affiliations

Northern Brunswick Forest Office Offers Fourteen Specialists and Exceptional Services

Northern Brunswick Forest Office Offers Fourteen Specialists and Exceptional Services

Coastal Region

EmergeOrtho has Brunswick County’s orthopedic needs covered, from head to toe. We now have 14 highly trained specialists who see patients at our newest office at 1168 East Cutlar Crossing, and they cover a wide range of orthopedic specialties: from neck and spine to foot and ankle, as well as practically every bone and muscle...

Leading the Way with Orthobiologics for Arthritis, Tendonitis & Pain from Sports Injuries

Leading the Way with Orthobiologics for Arthritis, Tendonitis & Pain from Sports Injuries

Coastal Region

As part of our commitment to providing our patients with the most proven, as well as most promising, treatments, EmergeOrtho specialists stay up to date with new advancements in orthopedic procedures and treatments. In fact, we often lead the way in expertise and train fellow physicians on the latest techniques and devices. Recently, innovations in...

EmergeOrtho physicians at the 9th Triennial Meeting of the Duke Hand Club!

EmergeOrtho physicians at the 9th Triennial Meeting of the Duke Hand Club!

Triangle Region

EmergeOrtho’s own physicians, Dr’s. Craig Rineer, Mack Aldridge, Richard Moore and Shawn Hocker, recently attended the 9th Triennial meeting of the Duke Hand Club that took place in Argentina. Dr. Aldridge sees patients in the Triangle, and Drs. Rineer, Moore, and Hocker are in Wilmington. The Duke Hand Club is a non-profit organization that allows...

Great guy has a lot of personality. Took good care of me and did my hip replacement. Great job. Pays attention to your needs and listens. Great bedside manner. Great doctor.

Shawn Hocker Review

COASTAL REGION PATIENT

Dr. Hocker and his staff are friendly and professional. This is my second surgery with Dr. Hocker and it was a great experience without complications. The physical therapy department is excellent and very helpful. I would recommend them to anyone.

Shawn Hocker Review

COASTAL REGION PATIENT

A New Level Of Orthopedic Care Has Emerged

As our patient, you will benefit from a full range of orthopedic services, specialties and technologies, including physical and hand therapy, advanced imaging services, and urgent care walk-in services providing immediate diagnosis and treatment for urgent orthopedic conditions.