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, 174 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.
Oct 31, 2025
Explains what's going on, answers your questions, and resolves what needs to be done to address your issue.
Oct 30, 2025
He’s very good Dr.. He listens to you and is very good at what he does. He explains things to you.
Oct 27, 2025
They already see him.
Oct 24, 2025
He fixed my hip so I can walk again :)
Oct 24, 2025
Through diagnosis and great communication on my questions
Oct 23, 2025
Personable. Professional
Oct 20, 2025
I trust him
Oct 20, 2025
Great bedside manner
Oct 20, 2025
Great Doctor
Oct 20, 2025
He tells you how it is he always has a smile on his face very friendly and willing to listen to you no matter how busy he seems to be I'm so glad I found him to take care of me and my bones and my carpal tunnel.
Oct 17, 2025
I like Dr. Hartson's approach to medicine. He inspires confidence in me as a patient.
Oct 15, 2025
He checks his x-rays, comes in tells you his opinion what is going on & explains treatment if any
Oct 13, 2025
Dr Hartson is the quintessential orthopedic surgeon, every detail was covered. I am 100% confident I made the right decision, seeing Dr Hartson.
Oct 9, 2025
He's a great caring Doctor and very good at what he does
Oct 8, 2025
I love the way he takes his time and answers all my questions, it’s very reassuring!!!
Oct 6, 2025
Confident and knowledgeable. Put my mom at ease. To the point and listened.
Oct 6, 2025
Very compassionate knowledgeable , caring. Extremely good doctor who actually listens to your concerns and acts on them
Oct 2, 2025
Listens, and makes you feel like he cares
Oct 1, 2025
I really liked him and his" down to earth way of explaining things
Sep 29, 2025
he is the best
Sep 29, 2025
I only met him once.
Sep 29, 2025
Very nice and efficient doctor
Sep 25, 2025
He’s fantastic
Sep 24, 2025
Personable, understanding, good listener , solves the problem.
Sep 19, 2025
Great doc . Very nice and explains everything
Sep 18, 2025
Good and very friendly
Sep 15, 2025
Explains things well and surgery isn’t first option!
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