4.3
18 Ratings with 6 written Reviews
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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- accepting new patients
- 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
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Office Location
Baylor Scott & White Colon and Rectal - Waxahachie
2360 N I 35 Ste 310Waxahachie, TX 75165 Tel: (469) 800-9830
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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| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 23 Years of Experience | 10 Years of Experience | 34 Years of Experience | 15 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | |||
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| Med School: The University of Iowa (Education) | Med School: University Of Toledo College Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School | Med School: Univ Of Tx Hlth Sci Ctr At San Antonio Joe R & Teresa Lozano Long Schof Med |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Craig Olson
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Medical Specialties
Craig Olson has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Craig Olson has the following 12 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
23 Years Experience
Craig Olson holds an expired medical license in the state of Texas.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Texas that expired in 2025.
Education & Training
Fellowship
Completed their fellowship at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas in 2009.
Residency
Completed their residency at University of Texas Southwestern in 2008 and UT Southwestern Medical Center in 2004.
Medical School
Graduated from The University of Iowa (Education) in 2003.
NPI Number
Craig Olson's NPI number is 1629272406.
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- Which hospitals is Craig Olson affiliated with?
- 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.
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