Summary

Dr. Francis Hobson is a board-certified otolaryngology-head and neck surgeon who has dedicated over three decades to helping patients with ear, nose, and throat conditions. He completed his medical education at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and went on to complete his residency training at Howard University Hospital. With 31 years of clinical experience, Dr. Hobson has developed extensive expertise in diagnosing and treating complex ENT disorders. He provides care to patients in English.

Dr. Hobson maintains hospital affiliations with Saint Marys Hospital in Kankakee and practices across multiple locations in Kankakee, Decatur, and New Lenox, Illinois. He specializes in treating various forms of hearing loss, including hearing impairment in children and sensorineural hearing loss. His practice offers comprehensive diagnostic services such as audiograms and hearing tests, and he provides sedation services when needed for patient comfort during procedures. Patients have given Dr. Hobson an average rating of 4.0 for his care.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4
  • 31 years of experience
  • 15 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Minnesota Ear Head & Neck Clinic
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

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31 Years of Experience 4 Years of Experience 36 Years of Experience 52 Years of Experience
Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks Spanish, English Speaks Spanish, English
Decatur , ILDecatur , ILDecatur , ILDecatur , IL
Med School: David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA Med School: Southern Illinois University School Of Medicine Med School: St Louis University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Missouri Columbia School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Francis Hobson

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna PPO/HMO/OAP
  • BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois
  • Cigna
  • Consociate Group
  • Corvel
  • Health Alliance
  • HFN
  • https://memorial.health/financial/insurance/
  • Humana
  • Humana (Military)
  • IlliniCare
  • Meridian
  • Molina
  • TRICARE (Military)
  • United Healthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Francis Hobson has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Francis Hobson has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Allergies
  • Chronic Sinusitis
  • Deviated Septum
  • Facial Trauma
  • Hearing Loss
  • Otolaryngology-Head And Neck Surgery
  • Polyps
  • Smell Disorders
  • Swallowing Disorders
  • Tumors

Certifications, License, & Education

31 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Illinois, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Minnesota Ear Head & Neck Clinic2003

Residency

Martin Luther King Jr./Charles R. Drew Medical Center Los Angeles2000

Medical School

David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLAGraduated in 1995

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What languages does Dr. Francis Hobson speak?
Dr. Francis Hobson speaks English.
Does Dr. Francis Hobson accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
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Does Dr. Francis Hobson accept my insurance?
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Where is Dr. Francis Hobson's office located?
Dr. Francis Hobson's office is located at 101 W McKinley Ave, Decatur, IL, 62526.

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