Hans P. Olsen
Experienced in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Experienced in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Overview

Dr. Olsen is a board-certified and fellowship-trained sports orthopaedic surgeon specializing in shoulder and elbow. His clinical interests include arthroscopic shoulder, elbow, hip and knee surgery. Dr. Olsen attended Brown University, where he earned his medical degree, and completed his residency at the University of Virginia Medical Center. He completed his fellowship in sports medicine at the University of Rochester. Dr. Olsen is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery in orthopaedic surgery and orthopaedic sports medicine. He is the team physician for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, the American Hockey League affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Dr. Olsen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Frozen Shoulder, Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Hip Replacement.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 1 article in the study of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

Graduate Institution
Brown University Program In Medicine, 1999 - Doctor Of Medicine
Residency
University of Virginia Medical Center, 2004
Specialties
Sports Medicine
Orthopedics
Licenses
Orthopaedic Surgery in PA
Board Certifications
The American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery In Orthopaedic Surgery And Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
Fellowships
University of Rochester Affiliated Hospitals, 2005
Hospital Affiliations
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Geisinger Healthplex Center Point - Orthopaedics
1201 Oak Street, Pittston, PA 18640

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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