Dr. Scott Olson, MD | La Jolla, CA | Neurologist

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Dr. Scott Olson is a neurologist who completed his medical education at the University of Arizona College of Medicine in Tucson. He pursued his residency training at the University of California San Francisco Medical Center, completing programs in both psychiatry and child and adolescent psychiatry. Dr. Olson provides care in English and brings specialized expertise in neurological conditions.

Dr. Olson practices at multiple respected healthcare institutions including University of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center, Tri City Medical Center, and several Scripps facilities in La Jolla and Encinitas. His clinical focus includes treating serious neurological conditions such as brain aneurysms and strokes. He performs specialized procedures including carotid and cerebral angiograms as well as catheter embolization treatments. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

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4.1

28 Ratings
speaks English
Univ Ca Sf Med Ctr, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry; Univ Ca Sf Med Ctr, Psychiatry
5 written reviews
1 specialty
9 areas of expertise
3 board certifications
5 hospital affiliations
1 office location
Male

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Sadly, this surgeon is out of date.

March 6th, 2020

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This morning I saw Dr Olson. I do not know if he missed his morning coffee or what, but his manner was argumentative and condescending. I had imaging done of my face with the primary purpose to determine if the bulging structure on my face was part of the arterial system going to my brain. When he looked at the imaging he said he didn't know if it was a vein, an artery, an AVM or venous cluster. He said he would put saline into the structure. When I relayed the concern my plastic surgeon had about the arterial system he said 'who is he, does he look at these all day'. Then he said, 'I cannot please you" and I asked him in what respect and he had no answer. Apparently he did not want to the procedure and instead of explaining this, he was rude and aggressive in his approach. I am an educated women and I have worked in medicine for years, this is no way to treat a patient.

April 22nd, 2019

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He is unprofessional dr,I never recommend this dr to someone

October 5th, 2016

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I have all Confidence in Dr Olson a blessing to be my surgeon.

January 20th, 2015

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Very Knoledgable and CompetentExplained procedures in great detailVery patient and courteousWould Highly recommend him

February 5th, 2011

Scripps Clinic John R. Anderson V Medical Pavilion

9898 Genesee AveLa Jolla, CA 92037

Tel: (858) 554-8920

Mon7:00 am - 7:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Dr. Scott Olson, MD	Dr. Mariana Schmajuk, MD	Dr. Ali Elahi, MD	Jeannine Thomas, MSPA, PA-C
Neurology	Neurology	Neurology	Neurology
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.1 (28 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	3.3 (31 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
	14 Years of Experience	26 Years of Experience	21 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English	Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English, German, Persian, Spanish	Speaks English, Spanish
La Jolla , CA	Los Altos , CA	CORONA DEL MAR , CA	San Antonio , TX
Med School: University Of Arizona College Of Medicine Tucson	Med School: Columbia University Presbyterian Hospital - New York, NY	Med School: University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine	Med School: University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
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Accepts Medicare
Accepts Medicaid

Neurology

Alzheimer's Disease
Atherosclerosis
Electromyography
Epilepsy
Headache
Migraine Disorder
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Nerve Conduction Studies
Stroke

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Univ Ca Sf Med Ctr, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry; Univ Ca Sf Med Ctr, Psychiatry

Medical School

University Of Arizona College Of Medicine Tucson

UC San Diego, School of Medicine, San Diego

University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine, Cincinnati

Associate Professor of Surgery

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What languages does Dr. Scott Olson speak?: Dr. Scott Olson speaks English.

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