Summary

Dr. Sidney Olefson is an internal medicine physician specializing in gastroenterology with 13 years of medical experience. They earned their medical degree from Albany Medical College and completed residency training at Brown University in 2016, followed by a gastroenterology fellowship at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine in 2019. Dr. Olefson is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Olefson practices in Fall River, Massachusetts, and focuses on digestive health conditions including colon polyps, changes in bowel habits, and acid reflux disease. They provide comprehensive gastroenterology care to help patients manage these common digestive concerns. Patients have given Dr. Olefson an average rating of 5.0 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 13 years of experience
  • 33 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • University of Conecticut School of Medicine
  • 5 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 16 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 office location

Office Location

Dr. Sidney Olefson

289 Pleasant St Suite 501Fall River, MA 02721
Mon8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Fall River , MALyons , COWilmington , MABrookline , MA
Med School: Albany Medical College Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine Med School: Vijayanagar Institute Of Medical Sciences Med School: Regis College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Sidney Olefson

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island
  • BMC HealthNet Plan
  • CBA Blue
  • CDPHP
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Fallon Community Health Plan (FCHP)
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • Golden Rule
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • HealthPartners
  • HealthScope Benefits
  • Humana
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • MVP Health Care
  • Neighborhood Health Plan
  • Senior Whole Health
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • UniCare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthOne
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Sidney Olefson has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Sidney Olefson has the following 16 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Barrett's Esophagus
  • Celiac Disease
  • Colitis
  • Colonoscopy Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Constipation Ulcerative Colitis
  • Crohn's disease
  • Diverticulosis/Diverticulitis
  • Fatty Liver
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hepatitis C Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
  • Liver disease
  • Nutritional Advice
  • Pancreas Disease
  • Ulcers

Certifications, License, & Education

13 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

University of Conecticut School of Medicine2019

Residency

Brown University2016

Medical School

Albany Medical CollegeGraduated in 2013

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Sidney Olefson accepting new patients?
Dr. Sidney Olefson is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. Sidney Olefson's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
Does Dr. Sidney Olefson accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Sidney Olefson has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Where is Dr. Sidney Olefson's office located?
Dr. Sidney Olefson's office is located at 289 Pleasant St Suite 501, Fall River, MA, 02721.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Sidney Olefson?
You can find contact information for Dr. Sidney Olefson here on Vitals.
What languages does Dr. Sidney Olefson speak?
Dr. Sidney Olefson speaks English and Spanish.

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