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10 Ratings with 1 written Review
Summary
Dr. Francis Hobson treats hearing loss, hearing loss in children, and sensorineural hearing loss, and practices otolaryngology-head and neck surgery. He has 31 years of experience and is affiliated with Saint Marys Hospital in Kankakee. Dr. Hobson completed his residency at Martin Luther King Jr./Charles R. Drew Medical Center Los Angeles in 2000 and a fellowship at Minnesota Ear Head and Neck Clinic in 2003, and received his medical degree from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. He sees patients in Decatur, Illinois. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Hobson 4 out of 5.
Overview based on verified provider data
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 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 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Office Location
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| Francis Hobson, MD | Dr. Steven Mark Sobol, MD | Edward Murphy, MD | Jeffrey M. Ulis, MD |
| Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery | Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery | Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery | Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 31 Years of Experience | 50 Years of Experience | 36 Years of Experience | 20 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English, Spanish |
| Decatur , IL | Sayre , PA | Decatur , IL | Decatur , IL |
| Med School: David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA | Med School: Suny Upstate Medical University Alan And Marlene Norton Coll Of Med | Med School: St Louis University School Of Medicine | Med School: University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine Los Angeles CA |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Francis Hobson
Medical Specialties
Francis Hobson has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Francis Hobson has the following 10 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
31 Years Experience
Francis Hobson holds an expired medical license in the state of Illinois.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Illinois that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Fellowship
Completed their fellowship at Minnesota Ear Head & Neck Clinic in 2003.
Residency
Completed their residency at Martin Luther King Jr./Charles R. Drew Medical Center Los Angeles in 2000.
Medical School
Graduated from David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA in 1995.
NPI Number
Francis Hobson's NPI number is 1679538193.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Does Francis Hobson accept my insurance?
- You can see the insurance plans that Francis Hobson accepts on their Vitals profile.
- How can I make an appointment with Francis Hobson?
- You can find contact information for Francis Hobson here on Vitals.
- What languages does Francis Hobson speak?
- Francis Hobson speaks English.
- Where is Francis Hobson's office located?
- Francis Hobson's office is located at 101 W McKinley Ave, Decatur, IL, 62526.
- Does Francis Hobson accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
- Francis Hobson has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
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