About
Dr. Michael Hobbs grew up in Nebraska and studied anthropology at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, drawn to the subject because of his deep interest in people. He attended medical school in Chicago, decided during those years that pediatrics was his calling, and then returned to Minnesota for his residency at the University of Minnesota. He has remained part of the Twin Cities pediatric community ever since, building more than two decades of experience caring for children from birth through college.
Dr. Hobbs holds subspecialty training in infectious diseases and conducted research in Group A Strep. He completed a mini-fellowship from The Reach Institute in patient-centered mental health care in pediatric primary care. For over ten years, he served as a clinical instructor and adjunct professor at the University of Minnesota Medical School. St. Paul Magazine and Minnesota Monthly have awarded him Top Doctor recognition. He is passionate about mental health, chronic conditions like eczema, asthma, and ADHD, and the long-term relationships that develop as children grow. A father of six himself, he built Lakes Pediatrics around a simple model: be the doctor who is just there when needed.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, Anthropology
Medical School
Medical school in Chicago (name not specified)
Residency
Pediatrics, University of Minnesota
Fellowship
Mini-fellowship from The Reach Institute in patient-centered mental health care in pediatric primary care
Additional Training
Subspecialty training in infectious diseases; Group A Strep research
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Hobbs right for?
Dr. Hobbs is a strong fit for families who want a single, consistent pediatrician they can reach any time. He works well with children managing chronic conditions like asthma, eczema, ADHD, anxiety, or depression. Parents navigating developmental or behavioral questions benefit from his mental health training and specialist network. His panel size allows same-day visits and real-time communication, making him especially well-suited to busy families who want to avoid urgent care whenever possible.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Hobbs treats the full range of pediatric conditions, with particular depth in chronic and behavioral health. He manages asthma, eczema, ADHD, depression, and anxiety as ongoing conditions. His subspecialty training in infectious diseases gives him strong expertise in strep throat, RSV, ear infections, walking pneumonia, and similar illnesses. He also handles developmental and behavioral screenings and provides counseling on nutrition, sleep, and parenting.
Dr. Hobbs is a board-certified pediatrician with over 20 years of clinical experience in the Twin Cities. He completed his residency in pediatrics at the University of Minnesota and has held faculty roles there as a clinical instructor and adjunct professor for more than a decade.
Dr. Hobbs takes mental health seriously as part of whole-child care. He completed a mini-fellowship from The Reach Institute in patient-centered mental health care in pediatric primary care. He evaluates and manages depression and anxiety directly, and connects families with trusted psychologists and other specialists through the Lakes Access network when additional support is needed.
Yes. Dr. Hobbs makes house calls when the situation calls for it. Families in his practice have had rapid strep tests run at their kitchen counters and stitches removed at his home. This kind of availability reflects the core philosophy behind Lakes Pediatrics.
Dr. Hobbs has been part of the Twin Cities pediatric community for over 20 years. He completed his residency at the University of Minnesota and has practiced in the area ever since. He also spent more than ten years teaching at the University of Minnesota Medical School as a clinical instructor and adjunct professor.
St. Paul Magazine and Minnesota Monthly. These awards reflect his standing within the Twin Cities medical community after more than two decades of pediatric practice.
Yes. Dr. Hobbs has subspecialty training in infectious diseases and conducted research specifically on Group A Strep. He is well-versed in diagnosing and managing strep throat, RSV, ear infections, walking pneumonia, measles, whooping cough, norovirus, and head lice, among other conditions.
Yes. Dr. Hobbs sees patients from birth through their college years. He values the long-term relationships that develop as children grow, and many families in his practice have been with him across multiple stages of their children's lives.
Doctor profile last updated March 22, 2026