Dr. Scott Olson, MD | La Jolla, CA | Neurological Surgery

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Vascular neurologist and endovascular neurosurgeon Scott Olson, MD understands that cerebrovascular disease profoundly impacts patients and their families. He is excited to be involved in this rapidly evolving field because new advances offer hope to relieve some of this burden. Dr. Olson strives to provide highest quality, evidence-based care to patients, from diagnosis through treatment and follow-ups. He specializes in the medical management and endovascular treatment of a wide variety of complex cerebrovascular diseases that affect the blood vessels of the brain including ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, brain aneurysms, brain vascular malformations and cerebrovascular stenosis. Dr. Olson is fellowship trained in both vascular neurology and endovascular neurosurgery and is able to perform minimally invasive procedures to correct complex brain disorders including stroke and aneurysm. Throughout his career he has received multiple awards and accolades, including being named as a San …Diego "Top Doctor" in vascular neurology by the San Diego County Medical Society. Outside of his practice, Dr. Olson enjoys playing tennis and spending time with his family.

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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
10 areas of expertise
3 board certifications
5 hospital affiliations
1 office location
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Sadly, this surgeon is out of date.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

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Dr. Scott Olson, MD	Dr. Kiefer James Forseth	Dr. Jubran Hanna Jubran	Dr. Hernan Francisco Jose Gonzalez
Neurological Surgery	Neurological Surgery	Neurological Surgery	Neurological Surgery

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	5 Years of Experience	3 Years of Experience	4 Years of Experience
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La Jolla , CA	La Jolla , CA	San Diego , CA	La Jolla , CA
Med School: University Of Arizona College Of Medicine Tucson	Med School: Mcgovern Medical School At The Univ Of Texas Health Science Ctr At Houston	Med School: University Of Arizona College Of Medicine-Phoenix	Med School: Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine
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Neurological Surgery

Alzheimer's Disease
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Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
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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

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Where is Dr. Scott Olson's office located?: Dr. Scott Olson's office is located at 9898 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA, 92037.
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Which hospitals is Dr. Scott Olson affiliated with?: Dr. Scott Olson is affiliated with University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center, Tri City Medical Center, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Scripps Green Hospital, and Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla.

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