James Oliver Hartson , MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Franciscan Physician Network Coolspring Health Center
1225 East Coolspring Avenue
Michigan City, IN 46360 Directions
4.9 out of 5
281 verified ratings
281 Ratings, 172 Comments
The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy.
Jun 6, 2025
Outstanding Dr
Jun 5, 2025
I know he’s very professional at his job. I’ve had two previous surgeries using Dr Hartson & both went great.
Jun 4, 2025
Addressed my concerns
Professional and friendly
Jun 3, 2025
Takes weeks to get appointment. He listens and doesn’t choose surgery first
May 30, 2025
Professional, excellent surgeon
May 30, 2025
Personable and funny. Very enjoyable office call.
May 29, 2025
Takes time to listen to you and is very nice. Makes you feel good.
May 24, 2025
Very nice and caring
May 22, 2025
Dr HARTSON made me feel at ease. Not much happened today, being my first time meeting with him. I did leave there feeling confident that he will be able to take away my pain.
May 22, 2025
He listens and answers your questions and is a caring doctor.
May 19, 2025
Friendly and knowledgeable
May 15, 2025
He's good. He's down to earth and he's an excellent surgeon
May 12, 2025
Very caring.
May 8, 2025
He replaced my right hip. Absolutely no problems. This was few years ago. No problems! Also listens to you compassionate. Just all around great doctor!
May 8, 2025
Answers questions and work with me for the best solutions to problems.
May 6, 2025
He is concerned and a caring Dr.
May 5, 2025
Friendly, listen to every concern
Apr 30, 2025
He was very nice and explained everything great
Apr 28, 2025
I absolutely love Dr Hartson! He knows what he's doing, he explains things so that you understand, his staff is amazing and everyone is very friendly. I highly recommend going to him for your needs.
Apr 24, 2025
I think he is really good at surgery and at explaining things to patients.
Apr 24, 2025
Made us feel very comfortable
Apr 21, 2025
Question, well answer professional.
Thank you.
Apr 18, 2025
Dr Hartson has replaced both my knees and repaired my rotor cuff and never had a problem. He is very easy to talk to and love his sense of humor. Makes you feel at easy from the very start.
Apr 16, 2025
Dr Hartson is the best he saved my life he has done multiple surgeries on me and if it wasn't for him I wouldn't be aware I am today. So thank you Dr hartson you're the best 😊
Apr 15, 2025
A caring bunch of people
Apr 14, 2025
He takes his job quite seriously but in a very fun sort of way he makes you feel right at home knowing you're going to get a shot where you don't want one in your wrist. The whole experience has always been Pleasant and not that I enjoy shots I enjoy seeing him he makes you feel like you're the only person there and he doesn't really hurry even though you know he's got a lot he should be doing. I give him a Super 8 plus
Apr 10, 2025
Dr. Hartson is a very knowledgeable & great Doctor.
Apr 6, 2025
Dr. Hartson and his staff are excellent!
Apr 3, 2025
He has helped me with joint replacements
Mar 31, 2025
Dr Hartson always give direct answer and is aware of your hurting and tells you what he thinks will fix it and let’s you decide what you want to do with no pressure
Mar 31, 2025
I have a very good doctor!
Mar 30, 2025
Best in the area
Mar 29, 2025
Friendly pro
Mar 24, 2025
He is a very good doctor
Mar 24, 2025
Dr Hartson was very nice .. he introduced himself and asked me pertinent questions regarding my .. diagnosed the issue and recommended treatment asap . I felt very confident of his diagnosis .
Mar 20, 2025
Omgoodness! No way could I say enough about him! Dr.Hartson asked questions, then he really listened to my answers! He really truly listened and heard me! I was so impressed with him! Very good doctor!
Mar 20, 2025
Knowledgeable
Mar 17, 2025
Very friendly, listens to my problems and concerns. Very knowledgeable and truly cares.
Mar 14, 2025
Very personable and friendly. Office staff is polite and attentive. Overall it was a pleasant experience for a first visit.
Mar 14, 2025
I loved the way he takes his time with your and explains thoroughly his thoughts and opinions. Hes always friendly and very professional with alittle bit of humor which I like
I would highly recommend him.
Mar 7, 2025
He has been taking care of me for two years and he is friendly and explains all my questions.
Mar 6, 2025
Dr Hartson was very knowledgeable and answered all my questions so I know what my path forward is.
Mar 6, 2025
My knee replacement is going very well
Mar 6, 2025
Did a great job replacing my knee
Mar 5, 2025
So far, so good.
Mar 3, 2025
Dr. Hartson was great, he is caring and takes the time to explain what is going on with our knee problems and what we can do to strengthen them.
Mar 2, 2025
My wife and I were concerned about the status of our knee replacements! It’s been some time since seeing an ortho doctor! Dr. Hartson put our fears at ease and gave no further instructions as to their condition! He was very kind and actively listened! He was not writing but gave us his full attention! Not only did we notice this…we loved it!🥰
Feb 28, 2025
Takes care of my needs.
Feb 27, 2025
I have had a number doctor office visit over the past 7 years. This one I would ranked the best! Well trained staff and all executed their assigned tasked quickly and were thorough.
A well oiled operating machine! I feel very good about having this health issue your teams
care.
Thank You!
Feb 27, 2025
Dr. Hartson explained my problem very clearly and his approach seems likely to provide a solution.