Paula R. Hobson
( out of 129 reviews )

Paula R. Hobson, NP

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Farmington Health Center

Farmington
801-213-3200
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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.

    Specialties

    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 129 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

    Patient comments are gathered from our patient experience survey and displayed in their entirety. For the convenience of our visitors, some patient comments have been translated from their original language into English while preserving their original meaning as accurately as possible. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

    June 26, 2025
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    I have never worked with anyone I thought more highly of and feel blessed to be in her care.

    June 15, 2025
    FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

    Paula has always treated me well with an upbeat attitude.

    June 14, 2025
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    Paula always has shown compassion and listens to my concerns. She explains treatments in a way that is easily understood Very thoughtful as was her assistant.

    June 12, 2025
    FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

    She is very interested in how I'm doing.

    June 04, 2025
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    Very efficient, it helps me a lot in the process. [TRANSLATED]

    June 01, 2025
    FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

    Paula Hobson is always concerned in my well being. She is a good listener, compassionate, and knowledgeable about my health care.

    May 31, 2025
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    She is very compassionate and caring, but also gives the hard health facts needed for care. Very happy with her care.

    May 22, 2025
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    Very professional.

    May 16, 2025
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    Outstanding care

  • 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 -Advanced Practice Clinician
    Academic Divisions Oncology