Highlights
Languages
- English
About Sandra Lynn Hobson
Emory Affiliation
Emory Healthcare Network
Year Started Practicing
2020
About the Provider
Sandra Hobson, MD, is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic spine surgeon whose clinical interests include spine tumor, spine trauma, and degenerative spine conditions.
A native of Virginia, she completed her undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering at Virginia Tech and then her medical degree at the University of Virginia, where she was elected by her peers to AOA and the Gold Humanism Honors Society. She completed her residency in orthopaedic surgery at Emory in 2019 and her spine surgery fellowship with a clinical emphasis on spine tumor at the Mayo Clinic in 2020. She has been a member of the Emory family since 2020, primarily practicing at Grady and the Atlanta VA. She is delighted to expand her practice at the Emory Musculoskeletal Center.
She remains passionate about teaching the next generation of surgeons, and she currently serves as an Associate Program Director for the orthopaedic residency program. She also has a strong interest in global health, having served in several low- and middle-income countries as well as having interned at the World Health Organization in Geneva promoting access to essential surgical care.
Interpretive Services
Locations
- Emory Orthopaedics & Spine Center - Atlanta
- 21 Ortho Lane, Atlanta, GA 30329
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- phone: 404-778-7000
- Emory University Orthopaedics & Spine Hospital
- 1455 Montreal Rd E, Tucker, GA 30084
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- phone: 404-778-3350
- Emory University Hospital Midtown Campus
- 550 Peachtree Street Northeast, Medical Office Tower, Fl 10, Atlanta, GA 30308
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- phone: 404-778-7000
- Emory Orthopaedics & Spine Center - Smyrna
- 3903 South Cobb Drive Southeast, Ste 275, Smyrna, GA 30080
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- phone: 404-778-3350
- Emory Orthopaedics & Spine Center - Atlanta
- 21 Ortho Lane, Fl 1, Atlanta, GA 30329
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- phone: 404-778-3350
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: The Mayo Clinic, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2020
- Residency: Emory University Hospital, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2019
- Medical Education: University of Virginia School of Medicine, MD, 2014
Board Certifications
- Orthopaedic Surgery: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2022
Ratings & Reviews
4.8 out of 5
91 ratingsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2025
Dr. Hobson and staff were great!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/28/2025
Very professional and courteous and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/7/2025
Excellent explanation of available treatment options.
- 2 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/26/2025
She demonstrated lack of interest or concern for my issues of concern. She said she does not believe in surgery! How is that when you are a surgeon? My spine is bone to bone and she wants me to take pills for the rest of my life.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/24/2025
I recommend Emory and Dr Hobson to all my friends with back issues
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/19/2024
Dr Hobson knows what she is doing and was very credible. Decided to trust her judgement.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/18/2024
Caring....
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/30/2024
Dr. Hobson is amiable, courteous, and knowledgeable. Talk our language, which Is explained In simple language. She made sure I understood everything. She was so nice to me that I felt like I was talking to one of my family members, not to one of the best surgeons.Please convey my compliment to her,
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/13/2024
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/11/2024
Dr Hobson is amazing! She is very knowledgeable in her field and she shows genuine care for her patients. We appreciate her thoroughness and willingness to find the right procedure that provides the best relief for my situation
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/26/2024
Extremely well explained all options
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/21/2024
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/14/2024
Could not be a better doctor anywhere
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/7/2024
Great service rendered at this facility.
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/1/2024
Did not feel dr hobson genially was concerned about my fears of pain until time of procedure
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/24/2024
Good experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/19/2024
Dr. Hobson was great. She showed genuine care about me and ensured she clearly understood my health issues. Dr. Hobson conducted a thorough evaluation of my concerned areas and she ensured I was heard. I appreciate Dr. Hobson thoroughness and her expertise. She dug digger into my situation to identify the best alternative for treatment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/12/2024
Very satisfied.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/10/2024
Very good interactions with Doc
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/21/2024
Very pleased with the doctor
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/19/2024
Dr. Hobson is great. I feel blessed to have had her as my surgeon.