Paula R. Hobson
( out of 54 reviews )

Paula R. Hobson, APRN

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.

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    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 54 reviews )

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    Patient Comments

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    February 16, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    Great professional

    February 07, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    Paula Hobson is easy to talk to. She explains things in detail and in a way that you can understand.

    February 03, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    Paula listens carefully and explains things clearly. She anticipates needs. For example, she prescribed a medicine to treat my mouth sores in case keeping my mouth clean & using the usual salt & baking soda weren't sufficient.

    January 10, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    Paula was very good in explaining the treatment that was going to take place.

    November 14, 2023
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    I read Paula's notes and they were thorough and correct. I know she was listening to her associates as well as myself.

    October 28, 2023
    FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

    She has always been concerned for my well being and I Can tell she cares for all her patients.

    October 05, 2023
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    Paula treats us with care and respect. She takes time to review and explain things very well.

    August 25, 2023
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    Positive, caring, gave me hope

    August 25, 2023
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    Paula is the best! I cannot imagine going through cancer therapy without her guidance.

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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

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