Paula R. Hobson
( out of 54 reviews )

Paula R. Hobson, NP

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Farmington Health Center

Farmington
801-213-3200

  • Paula R. Hobson is currently a Nurse Practitioner in the Division of Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, at the University of Utah School of Medicine. She is practicing in the GI Oncology department, Huntsman Cancer Institute, with Dr. Ignacio Garrido-Laguna and Dr. Weldon Gilcrease. Main interests and expertise are in esophageal, pancreatic, gastric, cholangio, liver, gallbladder, colon, rectal, anal and neuroendocrine cancers. She is certified to see patients enrolled in clinical trials.

    She obtained a Masters degree as a family Nurse Practitioner from the University of Cincinnati School of Medicine in 2014. Prior to that, she worked in inpatient medical oncology and neuro- oncology as an RN for 5 years. Paula also worked as a chemotherapy infusion nurse in community oncology the past 11 years and served as back-up oncology manager for a period of time.

    She is originally from Buenos Aires Argentina and she is fluent in Spanish.

    Specialties

    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 54 reviews )

    The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers.

    The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

    Patient Comments

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    Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

    September 20, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    Paula listens carefully and makes appropriate observations, considerations and suggestions.

    July 19, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    Professional, knowledgeable and friendly, I always feel good after a visit.

    July 15, 2024
    FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

    She is Awesome and wonderful person.very caring.

    June 26, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    She is doing a good job

    June 21, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    Paula is the greatest. She listens and explains things very well. If she doesn't have an answer to a question, she gets the answer and responds in a very timely manner.

    April 20, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    Such compassionate care

    March 16, 2024
    FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

    Have seen her multiple times and she has always treated me well with kindness, knowledge and cheerfully

    March 01, 2024
    FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

    Paula is so amazing and has a wonderful bed side manner. I trust her to care for me.

    March 01, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    She is very knowledgeable, caring, and I trust her care very much.

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  • Paula R. Hobson is currently a Nurse Practitioner in the Division of Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, at the University of Utah School of Medicine. She is practicing in the GI Oncology department, Huntsman Cancer Institute, with Dr. Ignacio Garrido-Laguna and Dr. Weldon Gilcrease. Main interests and expertise are in esophageal, pancreatic, gastric, cholangio, liver, gallbladder, colon, rectal, anal and neuroendocrine cancers. She is certified to see patients enrolled in clinical trials.

    She obtained a Masters degree as a family Nurse Practitioner from the University of Cincinnati School of Medicine in 2014. Prior to that, she worked in inpatient medical oncology and neuro- oncology as an RN for 5 years. Paula also worked as a chemotherapy infusion nurse in community oncology the past 11 years and served as back-up oncology manager for a period of time.

    She is originally from Buenos Aires Argentina and she is fluent in Spanish.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Internal Medicine -Midlevel
    Academic Divisions Oncology