James Oliver Hartson , MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Franciscan Physician Network Coolspring Health Center
1225 East Coolspring Avenue
Michigan City, IN 46360 Directions
4.8 out of 5
302 verified ratings
302 Ratings, 136 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.
Feb 12, 2025
Best doc ever
Feb 10, 2025
Talks and explains my concerns
Feb 6, 2025
He really is excellent. My therapist was able to reach him to change my pain meds in minutes. He really is concerned.
Feb 5, 2025
He explained what was wrong on terms I understood & was very compassionate.
Feb 1, 2025
Friendly, listens and discusses your options.
Feb 1, 2025
Great surgeon , thorough , and explained everything to me
Jan 29, 2025
Great doctor to deal with I have recommended other people tp him
Jan 27, 2025
Always listens to you and helps you understand. Never rushes you. Takes his time and he looks you in the eyes when he talks to you. Like him very much.
Jan 23, 2025
Dr answered my questions and spent the time explaining the issue and treatment plan.
Jan 20, 2025
He is the best doctor and has a very wonderful bedside manner.
Jan 20, 2025
He's friendly. A colleague/former patient and Dr. Tom [ ] recommended Dr. Hartson.
Jan 20, 2025
Explain everything so I could understand. Answer all questions and love the personality. Felt comfortable
Jan 18, 2025
He said what he was going to do and he didn’t it! No surprises!
Jan 3, 2025
Dr. Hartson operated on my right shoulder a couple years ago so when I heard that he was an option to do my knee replacement surgery I didn’t hesitate to go to him. He’s very nice, tells me what I need to hear not what I want to hear and I’m very comfortable with him. Very good surgeon!
Jan 2, 2025
Even with the long wait, he was very sympathetic and quick to give a plan.
Jan 2, 2025
Easy to talk to about my concerns. Always on time for my appointment!
Jan 1, 2025
He had helped me re-gain my normal physical life back. I highly recommend him.
Dec 31, 2024
Listens to patient and discusses options for treatment.
Dec 30, 2024
Love that he isn’t surgery first doctor
Dec 23, 2024
Two knees fixed which now work really really well. Before surgery walking and standing was almost impossible and painful. I really started to be crippled and now can live and move completely normally.
Dec 23, 2024
I have been a patient of Dr Hartson for over 22 years! He is very thorough and caring.
Dec 21, 2024
He is a very nice and kind doctor.
I really like him.
Dec 19, 2024
He explains things so you can understand them and seems very concerned with you getting better
Dec 16, 2024
Very personable!
Dec 16, 2024
Very amazing young dr !he was awesome!!
Dec 9, 2024
Great interpersonal skills and professional attention to our concerns about knee issues
Dec 5, 2024
Very nice
Dec 1, 2024
Always friendly always helpful always takes the time to listen
Nov 21, 2024
Dr. Hartsonwas fast direct and also did my knee replacement and was great results.
Nov 19, 2024
He explains what's happening, never rushes to surgery. He'll take the time to answer your questions.
Nov 19, 2024
He was both honest and skilled as a doctor. He takes the time necessary to explain everything along the journey of getting better.
Nov 15, 2024
He is very knowledgeable
Nov 12, 2024
His office is friendly and professional.
Nov 7, 2024
Was to the point and very personable. Easy to talk to and knew what he was doing.
Nov 7, 2024
My doctor is the best.
Nov 7, 2024
Very personable, nonjudgmemental, supportive and provided remedy and a follow-up time to make sure everything heals properly.
Nov 4, 2024
He was very attentive at a time when I was still under effects of anesthesia and personally came to my bedside, twice, to address my concern. Very nice gentleman.
Nov 4, 2024
Very kind, gives you the time you need, professional, and very knowledgeable.
Oct 30, 2024
He's good
Oct 30, 2024
Dr. Hartson is obviously a concerned and compassionate physician.
Oct 27, 2024
He is nice and polite
Oct 26, 2024
Very good doctor
Oct 26, 2024
Because his staff works on getting the patient on trackand into healing nicely so the patient recovers quickly
I would recommend Dr. Hartson as superior in his profession. He's very realistic and patients usually come out on top with his professional touche. I enjoy having him close by. He has a plant voice he can sing very well. It's like beautiful music to my ears.l am grateful for having a doctor like him.My surgical procedure went very well. Thank-you Dr. Hartsonfor having me as your patient.You are a giant Blessing...
Oct 25, 2024
See above comment and because he is the best Ortho Doctor in this area
Oct 24, 2024
It was that high because I had a prior experience that was very good.
Oct 11, 2024
Best doc ever
Oct 10, 2024
Seen on time for appointment, answered all my questions, explained everything so I could understand.
Oct 9, 2024
Provides appropriate services
Oct 8, 2024
Good physician
Oct 5, 2024
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