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Dr. Craig Olson, MD

General Surgery* Age 46
Dr. Craig Olson, MD
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Dr. Craig Olson, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Dallas, TX.
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Dr. Craig Olson, MD

General Surgery* Age 46
Dallas, TX
Accepting new patients
21 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Craig Olson, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Dallas, TX.

About

Dr. Craig Olson, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Dallas, TX and has 21 years experience. They graduated from University of Iowa. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Baylor Scott and White Medical Center-Waxahachie. Dr. Olson has experience treating conditions like Colorectal Cancer among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Olson received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Olson is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Colorectal Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Intestinal Obstruction
Colorectal Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Intestinal Obstruction
Colorectal Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Intestinal Obstruction
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anorectal Fistula
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Constipation
Gallstones
Hemorrhoids
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Abdominal Pain
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Appendicitis
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bowel Strangulation
Cholangiocarcinoma
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Esophageal Varices
Gastric Ulcer
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectovaginal Fistula
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Cauterization
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
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Anoscopy With Removal of Anal Tumor
Appendectomy
Atherectomy
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Biopsy of Breast
Bladder Surgery
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colonoscopy
Colostomy
Cystectomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision
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Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Gallbladder Removal
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrectomy
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection of the Rectum With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctectomy
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Sphincterotomy
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • Superior Health Plan
  • Baylor Scott & White Health Plan PPO
  • BestChoice PPO
    Blue Essentials HMO
  • Blue Advantage HMO
    Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
    National POS
    Preferred PPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Medica Choice
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    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Ut Southwestern Medical Center
    1801 Inwood Rd, Dallas, TX 75235
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (214) 645-2900
  2. 2 Baylor Scott & White Orthopedic Specialists - Waxahachie
    2360 N Interstate Highway 35 E Ste 310, Waxahachie, TX 75165
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (469) 800-9400
  3. 3 Office
    2460 N Interstate Highway 35 E Ste 215, Waxahachie, TX 75165
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (469) 800-9830
  4. 4 University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
    5323 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75390
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (214) 369-5831
  5. 5 Ut Southwestern Zale Lipshy Pavilion William P Clements Jr University Hospital
    6201 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75235
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (214) 648-3311
  6. 6 Ut Southwestern Medical Center
    1801 Inwood Rd, Dallas, TX 75235
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (214) 633-4200

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Dec 01, 2023
Surgery Great Job Great Doctor in All Ways!!
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Colorectal Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Iowa
    2003
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery
Board Certifications
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Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
    2010
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Craig Olson, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Olson's profile.

Dr. Craig Olson, MD is affiliated with Baylor Scott and White Medical Center-Waxahachie.

Yes, Dr. Craig Olson, MD holds board certification in Colon & Rectal Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Baylor Scott and White Medical Center-Waxahachie

    2400 N Interstate Highway 35 E, Waxahachie, TX