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
291 verified ratings
291 Ratings, 161 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.
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.
Feb 27, 2025
Listens well
Feb 26, 2025
Personable
Feb 25, 2025
Dr. Hartson is always pleasant, listens to my concerns, provides me with options to choose from, and allows me to make a decision that works for me.
Feb 25, 2025
He welcomes all questions, answers them completely and is thorough in explanation of all problems and procedures to treat them.
Feb 24, 2025
Surgeon didn’t push surgery. Least invasive treatment first
Feb 22, 2025
He is caring and knowledgeable,.
Feb 20, 2025
Have used and know Dr.Hartson for all my ortho needs. He's never failed me or not improved my conditions.
Feb 19, 2025
I had him scope my leg 16 years ago. Unfortunately with age it has to be rebuilt!!!!!
Feb 19, 2025
Always extremely friendly, and the treatment always works
Feb 18, 2025
Dr. Hartson is very thorough and answers all questions. He’s very kind and honest about procedures and outcomes.
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!!