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Academic spine surgery, close to home

Trained at UChicago. Now appointed there.

Dr. Hobbs completed his neurosurgery residency at the University of Chicago and served as chief resident. In 2026 he was appointed Clinical Associate in the University of Chicago Department of Neurosurgery, an academic appointment he holds while caring for patients here in Northwest Indiana.

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American Board of Neurological Surgery

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Training, credentials, and patient rating

University of Kentucky College of Medicine
Medical school

University of Chicago Neurosurgery residency, Chief Resident
Clinical Associate, Department of Neurosurgery 2026

ABNS Board-Certified American Board of
Neurological Surgery

Spine surgery practiceCrown Point & Chesterton Patient Rating Google reviews

Experience you can verify.Academic neurosurgical training. Local, specialized care.

New · 2026 The University of Chicago

Trained at UChicago. Now appointed to its Department of Neurosurgery.

Training and credentials His UChicago research

Residency
Neurological surgery internship and residency
Full neurosurgical training, brain and spine, at the University of Chicago’s academic medical center.
Chief Resident
Chief Resident in neurological surgery
Led the neurosurgery residents in his final year of training.
Research
15 peer-reviewed papers, 2016–2021
Published with University of Chicago neurosurgery, 5 as first author, on spinal tumors, spine infection and fractures, and surgical risk. Read the papers.
2026
Appointed Clinical Associate, Department of Neurosurgery
An academic appointment with the University of Chicago Department of Neurosurgery, held alongside his practice at Lakeshore Bone & Joint Institute.

Academic training, close to home
The training of a major academic neurosurgery program, in an office in Northwest Indiana instead of a drive into the city.
An ongoing academic tie
The appointment keeps Dr. Hobbs connected to the department where he trained, not only to its history.
Grounded in the evidence
A published researcher and peer reviewer for Spine and The Spine Journal, who weighs new techniques against the data.

Dr. Hobbs sees patients through Lakeshore Bone & Joint Institute. Appointments, surgery, and billing on this website are with Lakeshore Bone & Joint Institute and its surgical facilities, not UChicago Medicine.

Patient Reviews

What Patients Say About Dr. Hobbs

He never rushes you. He takes the time to listen and figure out what is wrong.

Verified patient review · Listens first

5.0

496 patient ratings
270 written reviews

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Google Birdeye

Google reviews, all 4 offices

328 Google reviews · 4.9 average rating

Dr. Hobbs has a separate Google listing for each office where he sees patients, so no single listing shows the whole picture. Counted together on October 9, 2026, they total 328 reviews with an average rating of 4.9 out of 5. The Chesterton and Portage listings hold a perfect 5.0.

Chesterton5.035 reviewsRead on Google
Portage5.0125 reviewsRead on Google
Crown Point4.9157 reviewsRead on Google
Michigan City4.911 reviewsRead on Google

Counts as of October 9, 2026; updated periodically, with live totals on Google. Separately, 496 verified patient ratings on rater8 average 5.0. The Crown Point listing is also mirrored on Birdeye (170 reviews, 4.9), which repeats Google reviews and is not counted again here.

Explains clearly

Very informational. He let me know everything about my case, including the steps and what to expect.

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Simply put

He is the best doctor I have ever met!

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Family care

Dr. Hobbs is a wonderful doctor. He has taken great care of our grandson.

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Staff & team

Dr. Hobbs and his staff are friendly, professional, and thorough.

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Bedside manner

Dr. Hobbs has excellent bedside manner — very supportive and helpful in explaining procedures.

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Meet Dr. Hobbs

Specialty-trained care for complex spine conditions.

Jonathan G. Hobbs, M.D. is a board-certified neurosurgeon specializing in spine surgery, including spinal tumors and deformities. University of Chicago–trained and based at Lakeshore Bone & Joint Institute, he brings advanced care close to home in Northwest Indiana.

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Jonathan G. Hobbs, M.D., board-certified neurosurgeon — **Jonathan G. Hobbs, M.D.**
Board-Certified Neurosurgeon

ABNS Board-CertifiedAmerican Board of Neurological Surgery

University of ChicagoNeurological surgery residency · Chief Resident · Clinical Associate, Department of Neurosurgery

Complex & Revision Spine SurgerySpinal tumors · deformity correction · failed fusions

Find Your Path

Tell us what’s going on — we’ll point you to the right page.

Two quick questions. This points you to reading, not a diagnosis.

Emergency signs skip this page: new bowel or bladder changes, numbness in the saddle area, or rapidly progressive weakness mean the emergency department — now.

Free patient tools

Understand your MRI before you walk in.

Most patients arrive holding a report full of phrases like “foraminal narrowing” and “annular fissure” that no one has explained. These three guides do exactly that, finding by finding, in plain language. They are free, they work on your phone, and they need no appointment.

Labeled axial MRI at the L4-L5 disc showing the disc, spinal canal, nerve roots, facet joints, and surrounding muscle

Axial MRI · L4–L5 Learn to read this view The cross-section view that shows whether a disc is pressing on the canal or a nerve.

Report decoder

Decode your spine MRI report

A realistic whole-spine report, decoded line by line from neck to tailbone, so the radiology language makes sense.

Open the guide Lower back · interactive

Read your lumbar MRI

Click each labeled structure on a lumbar scan, discs, nerves, and facet joints, and learn what it means for your back and leg pain.

Open the guide Neck · interactive

Read your cervical MRI

The spinal cord, discs, fluid, and joints on a neck MRI, explained as you click, including what matters for arm symptoms.

Open the guide Then, if you want

Free MRI review by Dr. Hobbs

Send the imaging you already have. The office calls you back to say whether a visit makes sense. No appointment needed.

How it works

Conditions

Find the condition behind the symptoms.

Back, neck, arm, and leg symptoms often overlap. Start with the pattern that sounds most familiar.

Not sure? Use the symptom guide

Hover a condition to see where it lives

Pain & nerve symptoms

01Neck & low back

Herniated Discs & Sciatica

Radiating arm or leg pain, numbness, or weakness from a compressed nerve.

Lumbar disc Cervical disc Sciatica

02Neck & low back

Spinal Stenosis

Narrowing around the nerves that can make walking or standing difficult.

Lumbar stenosis Cervical stenosis

03Neck & low back

Radiculopathy & Myelopathy

Pinched nerves or spinal cord pressure causing tingling, weakness, clumsy hands, or balance trouble.

Radiculopathy Cervical myelopathy

Structural & complex conditions

04Whole spine

Disc Degeneration & Fractures

Wear, stiffness, instability, or injury affecting the discs and vertebrae.

Disc degeneration Spinal fractures

05Low back

Spondylolisthesis

A vertebra that slips forward, sometimes causing back pain, nerve pressure, or instability.

Understand spondylolisthesis

06Whole spine

Tumors & Spinal Deformity

Complex conditions affecting alignment, stability, imaging, and nerve function.

Spinal tumors Adult scoliosis

Don’t see your symptoms here?Two quick questions point you to the right page, or send your MRI for a free review.

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Personalized Medicine Process

A surgical plan built around your anatomy.

Imaging becomes a patient-specific plan and custom 3D-printed implants for alignment, deformity, and degenerative spine surgery.

X-ray with alignment measurements used for surgical planning

Surgical planning software on a monitor and phone showing a patient-specific spine plan

Tablet showing a patient-specific 3D spine model and implant

Phone app showing the 3D plan and device visualizations used in the operating room

Monitor showing pre-op, plan, and post-op alignment comparison

Stage 1 of 5 · Before surgery

Your plan starts from your actual anatomy, not an average.

About this stage

Planning technology

MedtronicGAiTEWAY™

Advanced Technology

Technology selected for the problem at hand.

From real-time navigation to implants built for an individual anatomy, these tools help Dr. Hobbs plan more precisely and operate with better information.

Planning & Navigation

StealthStation™ & Axis™ Robotics

Real-time 3D guidance for precise instrument and implant placement.

AI-Assisted Case Planning

Patient anatomy and alignment goals mapped before surgery with Medtronic GAiTEWAY™.

UNiD™ Patient-Specific Rods In the News

Pre-contoured rods matched to the planned spinal alignment.

Patient-Specific & Motion-Preserving Implants

Carlsmed aprevo® Implants First in Central U.S.

Custom 3D-printed implants designed from the patient’s anatomy.

CarboClear® Carbon Fiber First in Indiana

Radiolucent tumor implants that preserve clarity for imaging and radiation.

Premia Spine TOPS™ First in Indiana

Motion-preserving stabilization for select lumbar conditions.

Dr. Jonathan Hobbs performing minimally invasive spine surgery in the operating room — Dr. Hobbs in the operating room

Dr. Hobbs’s approach

Surgery, only when it’s the right answer.

The goal is not simply to operate. It is to find the least invasive, most precise path to a lasting result.

Surgical Specialties

Expertise for the problem at hand.

Explore the procedures and advanced options Dr. Hobbs uses to relieve nerve pressure, restore stability, and preserve motion when possible.

Dr. Hobbs operating under magnification during a minimally invasive spine procedure — Procedure 01

Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS)

Small incisions and tissue-sparing techniques can mean less postoperative pain, reduced blood loss, and faster healing.

Read about minimally invasive surgery

Motion Preservation

Alternatives to Lumbar Fusion

Options that preserve movement address different lumbar problems. DIAM, Coflex, and TOPS have different indications; your examination and imaging help guide which approach may fit.

Motion-Preserving

DIAM™ Spinal Stabilization

A flexible spacer that shares load at one lumbar level for selected patients with disc-related back pain. See the implant, compare the anatomy, and watch the procedure animation.

Explore DIAM

Motion-Preserving

Coflex® Interlaminar Stabilization

A small titanium device placed after decompression to stabilize the spine without fusing it — an FDA-approved option for one- or two-level lumbar spinal stenosis that keeps the segment moving.

Explore coflex First in Indiana

Premia Spine TOPS implant on a spine model

Motion-Preserving

Premia Spine TOPS™ System

A mechanical motion device that replaces what is removed during decompression — an FDA-approved alternative to fusion for spinal stenosis with spondylolisthesis. Dr. Hobbs was the first surgeon in Indiana to perform it.

Explore TOPS

Our Practice

A Modern Home for Spine Care

Dr. Hobbs sees patients at the state-of-the-art Lakeshore Bone & Joint Institute in Crown Point. Take a look inside.

Lakeshore Bone & Joint Institute, Crown Point — exterior at dusk

Lakeshore Bone & Joint Institute, Crown Point — main entrance

LBJI Crown Point — main lobby and reception

LBJI Crown Point — lobby and waiting area

LBJI Crown Point — patient check-in stations

LBJI Crown Point — Keeping Me In Motion wall

Professional Record

Training that informs every decision.

Board certification, academic training, complex-spine expertise, and continued involvement in the specialty.

Full training and credentials

Board certification

American Board of Neurological Surgery

Board-certified in neurological surgery.

Residency & academic appointment

The University of Chicago

Completed neurological surgery residency and served as chief resident.

New · 2026Appointed Clinical Associate in the Department of Neurosurgery.

Clinical focus

Spinal Tumor & Deformity

Specialty-trained in complex conditions affecting alignment, stability, and the nervous system.

Academic service

Peer Reviewer

Reviewer for Spine, The Spine Journal, and the Journal of Neurotrauma.

Published Research

Evidence he helped write.

15 peer-reviewed papers indexed on PubMed, published between 2016 and 2021 while Dr. Hobbs was with the Section of Neurosurgery at the University of Chicago: spinal tumors, spine infection and fractures, the risks behind surgical decisions, and brain injury. Every title links to its PubMed record.

Papers on PubMed: 15
First author: 5
Journals: 9
Published: 2016–2021

Browse his publications View on PubMed

Neurosurgery · 2019 · Original researchFirst author
Does steroid use before surgery raise the risk of death for patients with metastatic spinal tumors?
Studied 552 patients with spinal metastases and widespread cancer who had spine surgery. Prolonged steroid use before the operation was independently associated with about 2.5 times the odds of death within 30 days, alongside dependent functional status, bleeding disorders, smoking, transfusion, and infection.
Hobbs JG, Patel AS, Chaker AN, Hasan N, Kumar P, Ramos E, Mehta AI. Steroid Use Associated With Increased Odds of 30-Day Mortality in Surgical Patients With Metastatic Spinal Tumors in the Setting of Disseminated Disease. Neurosurgery. 2019;85(3):394-401. PubMed
Spine · 2018 · Original research
Spinal epidural abscess: does adding a fusion to the decompression help or hurt?
A propensity-matched comparison of 738 patients treated surgically for spinal epidural abscess, a serious spine infection. Both laminectomy alone and laminectomy with fusion treated the infection, but adding fusion nearly doubled the odds of a return to the operating room within 30 days and increased blood transfusions.
Chaker AN, Bhimani AD, Esfahani DR, Rosinski CL, Geever BW, Patel AS, Hobbs JG, Burch TG, Patel S, Mehta AI. Epidural Abscess: A Propensity Analysis of Surgical Treatment Strategies. Spine. 2018;43(24):E1479-E1485. PubMed
World Neurosurgery · 2018 · Review
Two ways to stabilize a broken upper neck: which carries less risk?
Compared C1–C2 fusion with occipitocervical fusion in 165 adults with fractures of the second cervical vertebra. Occipitocervical fusion had a significantly higher rate of return to the operating room and a longer operation, which informs the choice when an odontoid screw is not an option.
Bhimani AD, Chiu RG, Esfahani DR, Patel AS, Denyer S, Hobbs JG, Mehta AI. C1-C2 Fusion Versus Occipito-Cervical Fusion for High Cervical Fractures: A Multi-Institutional Database Analysis and Review of the Literature. World Neurosurgery. 2018;119:e459-e466. PubMed
Journal of Neuro-Oncology · 2017 · Review
How image guidance makes spinal tumor surgery more precise
A review of the imaging and navigation technology used to plan and perform removal of spinal column tumors, from preoperative visualization to intraoperative guidance that helps surgeons remove more tumor while protecting the structures around it.
Desai B, Hobbs J, Hartung G, Xu G, Gokaslan ZL, Linninger A, Mehta AI. Image-guidance technology and the surgical resection of spinal column tumors. Journal of Neuro-Oncology. 2017;131(3):425-435. PubMed

Journals

PubMed index checked October 18, 2026

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers from Dr. Hobbs's office about surgery, recovery, and your care.

About Dr. Hobbs

Jonathan G. Hobbs, M.D. is a board-certified neurosurgeon who specializes in spine surgery, including spinal tumors and deformities. He earned his medical degree at the University of Kentucky and completed his neurological surgery residency at the University of Chicago, serving as chief resident in his final year. In 2026 he was appointed Clinical Associate in the University of Chicago Department of Neurosurgery. He practices at Lakeshore Bone & Joint Institute.

No. Dr. Hobbs believes nonsurgical solutions should be explored first whenever appropriate, including physical therapy, injections, and pain management. Surgery is considered once conservative options have been exhausted or when a condition clearly requires it.

Yes. On September 28, 2026, Becker's Spine Review reported that Jonathan G. Hobbs, M.D. performed the nation's first two-level spinal fusion combining patient-specific aprevo TLIF cages with patient-specific UNiD rods, at Northwest Health – Porter in Valparaiso. Both implants were designed from the patient's own imaging and manufactured before surgery. He also performed the first robotic spine surgery in Northwest Indiana on September 14, 2026. Read about the case.

In an October 9, 2026 interview with Becker's Spine Review, Dr. Hobbs said patient-specific implants, so far used mostly in complex deformity surgery at academic centers, can benefit appropriately selected patients with degenerative conditions in community hospitals, and that cost, infrastructure, and reimbursement rather than the technology are the main barriers to access. He called the evidence early and largely industry-supported, favors measured adoption with rigorous follow-up, and sees implants matched to a patient's bone quality as the next frontier. Read the coverage.

Yes. Dr. Hobbs completed his neurological surgery internship and residency at the University of Chicago and served as chief resident in his final year. In 2026 he was appointed Clinical Associate in the University of Chicago Department of Neurosurgery, an academic appointment he holds alongside his practice at Lakeshore Bone & Joint Institute in Crown Point and Chesterton. Appointments and surgery are scheduled through Lakeshore Bone & Joint Institute. See his University of Chicago training and appointment.

As of October 9, 2026, Dr. Hobbs has 328 Google reviews across his 4 office listings, averaging 4.9 out of 5: Chesterton 5.0 (35 reviews), Portage 5.0 (125), Crown Point 4.9 (157), Michigan City 4.9 (11). Each office has its own Google listing, so any single listing shows only part of the total. He also has 496 verified patient ratings on rater8, 270 of them written reviews, averaging 5.0. His Birdeye profile (170 reviews, 4.9) mirrors the Crown Point Google listing rather than adding to the total. See the breakdown by office.

Yes. Dr. Hobbs co-authored 15 peer-reviewed papers indexed on PubMed between 2016 and 2021 while with the Section of Neurosurgery at the University of Chicago, 5 of them as first author, in journals including Neurosurgery, Spine, World Neurosurgery, and Neurosurgical Focus. The papers cover spinal tumors, spine infection and fractures, the risks of neurosurgical procedures, and brain injury. His first-author study in Neurosurgery (2019) studied 552 patients with spinal metastases and widespread cancer who had spine surgery. He also reviews manuscripts for Spine, The Spine Journal, and the Journal of Neurotrauma. Read the papers with plain-language summaries.

Dr. Hobbs diagnoses and treats the full range of spinal conditions, including herniated discs, sciatica, spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease, spondylolisthesis, and — as a specialty-trained neurosurgeon — spinal tumors and deformities.

Dr. Hobbs sees patients at Lakeshore Bone & Joint Institute offices in Crown Point and Chesterton. Crown Point: 500 E 109th Avenue, IN 46307. Chesterton: 601 Gateway Boulevard, IN 46304. Office details. Call (219) 250-5010 to confirm your appointment location.

Surgery & Recovery

Depending on the procedure, many patients can go home the day of surgery or the day after. While you are in the hospital, your care team remains in close contact with hospital staff. Following an uneventful overnight stay, you may be able to go home in the morning.

In the hospital, any medications you are already taking will be resumed (except blood thinners like Plavix, aspirin, or Coumadin, which are restarted later). Ice may be placed on your incision to reduce swelling. After discharge, patients are usually given a pain medication, muscle relaxant, and stool softener. The initial prescription should last at least two weeks until your first office visit.

Shower: typically about 2 days after surgery (hot tubs and baths are prohibited).
Driving: no driving for at least two weeks, possibly longer depending on your surgery.
Strenuous activities: gradually resume with medical clearance. Walk with moderation once home and avoid heavy lifting and frequent bending.
Return to work: most patients return between two and six weeks. Always follow the specific instructions Dr. Hobbs gives you.

Watch for increased redness or drainage from the surgical site, increased pain at the surgical site, or fever. Although these are common signs, having any of them may not necessarily indicate an infection. If you have any concerns, please call the office at (219) 250-5010.

Sleep: you may sleep in any comfortable position. After cervical surgery, you may find it comfortable to sleep with your collar on, but it is not mandatory. For lumbar surgery, sleeping on your back or side is fine.
Dressing: the outer dressing may be removed when you get home, but steri-strips should remain in place. Ice is recommended on the incision site.
Diet: a balanced diet with adequate protein and vitamins supports recovery.

It is common for patients to experience some "rebound" in their symptoms or even some persistence of symptoms after surgery. However, these symptoms should gradually diminish. If you are concerned, please call the office at (219) 250-5010 so the appropriate action can be taken.

Choosing a Spine Surgeon in Northwest Indiana

Key factors to consider: board certification, specialty training relevant to your condition, experience with your particular problem, whether they offer minimally invasive options, and whether they explore nonsurgical treatments first. Dr. Hobbs is a board-certified neurosurgeon, University of Chicago–trained, specialty-trained in spinal tumors and deformities, and explores conservative options before recommending surgery.

Both neurosurgeons and orthopedic spine surgeons treat spinal conditions and often perform similar operations. Neurosurgeons receive extensive training in the brain, spinal cord, and nerves, which is especially valuable for conditions involving the spinal cord and nerves, such as spinal tumors. As a neurosurgeon, Dr. Hobbs is specialty-trained in treating spinal tumors and deformities in addition to common degenerative spine conditions.

Most spine conditions improve with conservative treatment such as physical therapy, medications, and injections. Surgery may be recommended if conservative treatments have failed, if you have progressive neurological symptoms (increasing weakness, numbness, or loss of function), or if you have a condition requiring urgent intervention. Dr. Hobbs believes nonsurgical solutions should be explored first whenever appropriate.

Minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) offers several advantages over traditional open surgery: smaller incisions, less muscle damage, reduced blood loss, lower infection risk, less postoperative pain, and faster recovery. Many MISS procedures can be performed as outpatient surgery. Whether MISS is appropriate depends on your specific condition.

The best treatment depends on severity. Most herniated discs improve with conservative care including physical therapy, anti-inflammatory medications, and epidural steroid injections. When surgery is needed, minimally invasive microdiscectomy can relieve nerve pressure through a small incision, with many patients going home the same day.

Returning to Your Life After Surgery

Since each patient is different, it is difficult to predict exactly when you will return to work. Most patients return between two and six weeks after surgery. With each office visit after your surgery you will be provided with a work status slip for your employer. Patients with desk jobs may return sooner than those with physically demanding work. Dr. Hobbs will provide personalized guidance based on your procedure and recovery progress.

You can gradually resume strenuous activities, including golf and other sports, once you have medical clearance from Dr. Hobbs. Patients are encouraged to walk with moderation once they are home. Avoid heavy lifting, frequent bending, or activities that cause increased soreness during the initial recovery period. Each sport places different demands on the spine, so Dr. Hobbs will advise you on a timeline specific to your activity.

Sexual activities are generally prohibited during the first two weeks after surgery but can gradually be resumed after that. As with all activities during recovery, listen to your body and avoid positions or movements that cause pain. If you have questions, please discuss them with Dr. Hobbs during your follow-up visit.

Yes. However, you should hold onto a railing and be sure your legs are steady and not weak. Take your time and avoid rushing. If you experience any leg weakness or instability on stairs, use extra caution and contact Dr. Hobbs's office.

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Office Locations in Northwest Indiana

Crown Point Office

500 E 109th Avenue
Crown Point, IN 46307

Office details & directions

Chesterton Office

601 Gateway Boulevard
Chesterton, IN 46304

Office details & directions

Office Hours

Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Communities Served

Crown Point & Chesterton, Valparaiso, Merrillville, Hobart, Munster, Dyer, Highland, Michigan City, LaPorte, and the greater Northwest Indiana & South Chicagoland area.

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Chesterton

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Training, credentials, and patient rating

Trained at UChicago. Now appointed to its Department of Neurosurgery.

Neurological surgery internship and residency

Chief Resident in neurological surgery

15 peer-reviewed papers, 2016–2021

Appointed Clinical Associate, Department of Neurosurgery

Academic training, close to home

An ongoing academic tie

Grounded in the evidence

What Patients Say About Dr. Hobbs

328 Google reviews · 4.9 average rating

Specialty-trained care for complex spine conditions.

Tell us what’s going on — we’ll point you to the right page.

Understand your MRI before you walk in.

Decode your spine MRI report

Read your lumbar MRI

Read your cervical MRI

Free MRI review by Dr. Hobbs

Find the condition behind the symptoms.

Pain & nerve symptoms

Structural & complex conditions

A surgical plan built around your anatomy.

Technology selected for the problem at hand.

Planning & Navigation

StealthStation™ & Axis™ Robotics

AI-Assisted Case Planning

UNiD™ Patient-Specific Rods In the News

Patient-Specific & Motion-Preserving Implants

Carlsmed aprevo® Implants First in Central U.S.

CarboClear® Carbon Fiber First in Indiana

Premia Spine TOPS™ First in Indiana

Surgery, only when it’s the right answer.

Conservative care first

Image-guided precision

Complex-case experience

Personalized planning

Expertise for the problem at hand.

Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS)

Alternatives to Lumbar Fusion

DIAM™ Spinal Stabilization

Coflex® Interlaminar Stabilization

Premia Spine TOPS™ System

A Modern Home for Spine Care

Training that informs every decision.

American Board of Neurological Surgery

The University of Chicago

Spinal Tumor & Deformity

Peer Reviewer

Evidence he helped write.

Frequently Asked Questions

About Dr. Hobbs

Surgery & Recovery

Choosing a Spine Surgeon in Northwest Indiana

Returning to Your Life After Surgery

Office Locations in Northwest Indiana

Schedule Your Consultation