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
277 verified ratings
277 Ratings, 168 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.
Sep 19, 2025
Great doc . Very nice and explains everything
Sep 18, 2025
Good and very friendly
Sep 11, 2025
Knows his profession
Extremely friendly
Sep 11, 2025
He’s always nice and listens to you.
Sep 11, 2025
#1 qualification for me: he listened. Very personable and knowledgeable.
Sep 7, 2025
Excellent surgeon and good rapport with patient. Explained things and reassured me.
Sep 7, 2025
A great physician.
Sep 5, 2025
He had a good disposition
Sep 3, 2025
Dr. Hartson takes the time to listen and address any concerns.
Aug 29, 2025
friendly answered all my questions
Aug 28, 2025
He is friendly and explained everything so you can understand what is going on.
Aug 25, 2025
Dr Hartson treated me with respect and took time to answer my questions and concerns
Aug 25, 2025
First visit and he spend just the right time asking questions and answering them
Aug 23, 2025
Two knee surgeries and overall happy with both.
Aug 22, 2025
He was thorough but I’v only seen him twice at the office and before surgery. So far 👍 and I have an appointment on August 27…
Aug 21, 2025
Not to hard to get an appt. & he looks at xrays & comes in & explains everything.
Aug 18, 2025
Will be telling all I know about Dr. Hartson. Polite. Authoritative. Clear in his feedback, analysis and suggestions for next steps. Was reminded of past experience/s with docs at Northwestern Medicine in Chicago.
Aug 12, 2025
Very informative and friendly.
Aug 11, 2025
For me two surgwries with good results.
Aug 11, 2025
Great doctor. I just love him. Explains everything and listens.
Aug 11, 2025
Down to earth
Aug 8, 2025
He is the greatest
Aug 7, 2025
I felt he was taken really great care of me.
Aug 7, 2025
Very kind and knowledgeable. I am very happy with the outcome of my hip replacement surgery
Aug 1, 2025
Again, very efficient, personable and professional
Jul 30, 2025
We give James Hartson a approval due to our pass experience with him.
Jul 30, 2025
Dr. Hartson and his entire Staff is AMAZING and friendly!!! The Best there is!!!
Jul 29, 2025
He replaced both my hips and now having my knees done because he did such a good job .
Jul 28, 2025
Always listens to my problems and is helpful to make things better
Jul 28, 2025
He is a Doctor Who cares and a Doctor Who is very very good!
Jul 22, 2025
Dr. Is knowledgeable and precise with care recommendations.
Jul 22, 2025
He explained my procedure very clearly.
Jul 15, 2025
Dr. Hartson and his staff are always the best!
Jul 15, 2025
I have gone to him for years. He’s the best! Replaced my right hip. Have NEVER had one bit of trouble with it! He is kind caring and drs with so much compassion and would highly recommend him!
Jul 8, 2025
I highly recommend Dr. Hartson! I now live over 50 miles from this office but drove one half and half hours to see him!
Jul 7, 2025
He's very personable and cares about his patience
Jul 3, 2025
I like his Personity and just overall visit.
Jul 2, 2025
Seems very nice. Bedside manor is important
Jul 1, 2025
Professional and friendly. Very informative!
Jul 1, 2025
Very friendly and professional and knowledgeable.
Jun 30, 2025
Surgery went well. Follow up, he didn’t give me a chance to ask all of my questions.
Jun 30, 2025
He's intelligent, competent and always on time.
Jun 30, 2025
HE IS EXCELLENT
Jun 26, 2025
My first experience with Dr. Hartson and I liked his patience and his answers to my questions
Jun 26, 2025
Dr. Hartson had a real nice bedside manner to him. He was gentle and kind but told me exactly what was needed to be done.
Jun 23, 2025
Professional. Warm personality
Jun 12, 2025
He's a quick read on the situation and he gave me reasonable options.
Jun 12, 2025
Dr Hartson exhibits a wonderful bedside manner. Thoroughly explained upcoming procedures and took time to listen and answer questions.
Jun 12, 2025
Knowledgeable, friendly and explains things well
Jun 12, 2025
Dr hartson is 1 in a million. Speaks to you.and listens