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Dr. Jonathan Hobbs, MD

Dr. Jonathan Hobbs, MD

Neurosurgery*

Dr. Jonathan Hobbs, MD is a neurosurgeon in Valparaiso, IN. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as St. Mary Medical Center and St. Catherine Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.9 Star Rating
Based on 53 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (53 reviews)

Practice

85 E US Highway 6 Ste 310 Valparaiso, IN 46383

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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Hobbs is affiliated with St. Mary Medical Center Hobart, a highly rated hospital.

Dr. Hobbs is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Hobbs specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Recent Reviews
    Reviews made in the last 30 days. See reviews
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Dr. Hobbs' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Hobbs

4.9
53 ratings, 47 with a written review
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Very friendly nice service.
Very friendly and very nice.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 23, 2025
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Finally been heard
Dr Hobbs is an amazing Doctor and was able to tell me what my issues were immediately. I’ve been searching for answers for years. YEARS. And I come to him for my first visit and BAM he tells me exactly what my issues were. I teared up because of it. I felt that I was finally heard by a doctor. And given direct answers. Thank you Doctor Hobbs. I appreciate you!!!!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Robert Ricker – Mar 19, 2025
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Extremely pleased with a skilled & personable Dr.
Dr. Hobbs and his nurse were extremely helpful and informative. Dr. Hobbs was open, transparent and communicative. He offered resources and helped make my decision to continue treatment with him versus another physician.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jean Lubeckis – Feb 27, 2025
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Dr Hobbs is extremely easy to talk to. He listened to me, did not rush the appointment. He cares about his patients.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 26, 2025
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Friendly, understanding
Was blunt and told me exactly what was up. I Liked that. Too many doctors are vague bout treatments. Set me up for PT too see if that would help before jumping straight to surgery. Been there before would like too avoid the expense if possible.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 26, 2025
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Excellent
Extremely easy to talk to. He gave honest opinion without pushing surgery as the only option.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 05, 2025
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Great!
Dr. Hobbs was very approachable and kind. He was not rushed and seemed to genuinely care. Great experience!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 05, 2025
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Very little wait for office appointment. MD personable and friendly. Thorough discussion of treatment options. Facilitates patient decision and welcome's questions.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 01, 2025
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The BEST Neurosurgeon
Had my one year post op appt after having ACDF surgery performed in 2024. So thankful to have found the best neurosurgeon. Such an amazing doctor who truly cares about his patients. Highly recommended! His nursing staff are quite fantastic too! Thank you again, Dr. Hobbs!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Tamara Glassman – Jan 29, 2025
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This was my first time meeting Dr Hobbs. He was awesome. I've been suffering with neck pain, headaches for many , many years . I've been to severL doctors who told me there was nothing wrong with my neck. On a good day my pain is a 6 these days so I I asked my family doctor for a referral and she sent me to Dr. Hobbs. He diagnosed me in less than a minute looking at my x-ray. .we set up treatment and thank God no pills. Thank you Dr. Hobbs
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Vivian Ayres – Dec 19, 2024
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The most caring doctor I’ve ever visited
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Carol Whitman – Dec 19, 2024
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Amazing doctor
Everyone is very nice and helpful
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Tracy – Dec 14, 2024
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Awesome doctor
Dr Hobbs is very friendly and personable. He does not rush your visit. He answers all your questions. He always has a smile on his face. He puts you at ease. Makes you feel like you have known him for years.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Debbie P – Nov 26, 2024
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Back and Spine Dr.
This office is a model for offices to use.Outstanding personality.Dr. Hobbs is my permanent go to Dr. for this.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 26, 2024
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Excellent Doctor
Dr Hobbs was really informative in explaining my spine issues and took the time to explain the procedure I’ll be having . Most Doctors are not like this nowadays. I’ve heard only good things about him and by others who he’s done surgery on. Lakeshore bone and joint is lucky to have him !
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Laurie Scarborough – Nov 21, 2024
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Love and trust in him!
Dr. Hobbs truly cares about his patients. He listens and is thorough and asks questions. I trust him completely.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 17, 2024
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Very through doctor
Dr. Hobbs was very personable as soon as he walked in the door. He really listened to my specific problem and asked me questions. He gave good answers for a plan to help me feel better.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Catherine – Oct 10, 2024
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Dr. Hobbs was very nice and easy to talk to. He answered all my questions and was not in a hurry.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 03, 2024
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Always professional.
He always explains everything clearly, in terms that I can understand. He makes eye contact and includes my son's opinions and questions as important as mine.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Lucille – Sep 26, 2024
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God has Blessed his hands!!
Dr. Hobbs is down to earth, and so honest when it comes to your situation. He's going to let you know either he can help you or he can't. My pain level went from a seven out of ten down to a 1 to 2 which to me is pain free since surgery. I'm still healing but I'm so glad that God Blessed this man's hands. So glad I finally did it, and trusted the process. After about 2 weeks after surgery, I was ready to do what ever needed to be done. If you follow his instructions you'll be better than new afterwards
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dr. Jonathan Hobbs, MD is a neurosurgeon in Valparaiso, IN. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as St. Mary Medical Center and St. Catherine Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
  • Neurosurgery

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  • University Of Kentucky / Chandler Medical Center

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
Neurosurgery
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Dr. Hobbs is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Locations

    Practice

    Office85 E US Highway 6 Ste 310 Valparaiso, IN 46383
    1

    Practice

    Office500 E 109th Ave Crown Point, IN 46307
    2

    Practice

    Lakeshore Bone & Joint Institute PC3691 Willowcreek Rd Portage, IN 46368
    3

    Practice

    Neuromuscular Diagnostic LLC601 Gateway Blvd N Chesterton, IN 46304
    4

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Pinnacle Hospital

      9301 Connecticut Dr
      Crown Point, IN 46307

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      89%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      7% higher than the national average

      89%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% higher than the national average

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    • St. Mary Medical Center

      1500 S Lake Park Ave
      Hobart, IN 46342
      Recipient of 1
      hospital award

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      89%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      5% higher than the national average

      82%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      7% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Pulaski Memorial Hospital

      616 E 13th St
      Winamac, IN 46996

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      96%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      8% higher than the national average

      88%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      6% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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