Summary

Craig Olson, MD, FACS, is an experienced board-certified and fellowship-trained colorectal surgeon who specializes in rectal and colon cancer and pelvic floor disorders. He performs advanced minimally invasive robotic and laparoscopic surgeries and uses enhanced recovery pathways to optimize outcomes. He has a particular interest in treating the full spectrum of colon, rectal and anal disorders such as rectal and colon cancer, diverticulitis, constipation, pelvic floor disorders and inflammatory bowel disease. He also has experience with complex abdominal wall reconstruction and anorectal conditions such as hemorrhoids and anal fistula.Dr. Olson is nationally recognized for his work in advanced minimally invasive surgery and has published papers, book chapters and presented videos at national conferences on this topic. He has previously developed a pelvic floor disorder program and served as its first director, developing great experience with rectal prolapse, constipation and bowel control problems. He has been consistently voted by his peers to be a D Magazine Best Doctor.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.3
  • 23 years of experience
  • speaks English
  • Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas
  • 6 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 12 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 3 hospital affiliations
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me
  • Flexible scheduling

Office Location

Baylor Scott & White Colon and Rectal - Waxahachie

2360 N I 35 Ste 310Waxahachie, TX 75165
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 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
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Colorectal SurgeryColorectal SurgeryColorectal SurgerySurgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.3 
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23 Years of Experience 58 Years of Experience 36 Years of Experience 10 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish
Waxahachie , TXDallas , TXWaxahachie , TXArlington , TX
Med School: The University of Iowa (Education) Med School: Government Medical College Amritsar Med School: Mcgovern Medical School At The Univ Of Texas Health Science Ctr At Houston Med School: University Of Toledo College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Craig Olson

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Medical Specialties

Dr. Craig Olson has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Craig Olson has the following 12 areas of expertise

  • Colectomy
  • Colon Cancer
  • Colon Tumor (Adenomatous Polyps)
  • Colonoscopy
  • Diverticulitis
  • Fistula
  • Laparoscopic Surgery (Laparoscopy)
  • Proctoscopy
  • Rectal Cancer
  • Rectal Prolapse
  • Sigmoidoscopy
  • Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

23 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Texas, 2025, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas2009

Residency

University of Texas Southwestern2008
UT Southwestern Medical Center2004

Medical School

The University of Iowa (Education)Graduated in 2003

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Which hospitals is Dr. Craig Olson affiliated with?
Dr. Craig Olson is affiliated with Ut Southwestern Zale Lipshy Pavilion William P Clements Jr University Hospital, William P Clements Jr University Hospital, and Baylor Scott And White Medical Center Waxahachie.
Where is Dr. Craig Olson's office located?
Dr. Craig Olson's office is located at 2360 N I 35 Ste 310, Waxahachie, TX, 75165.
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