
Overview
Dr. Olsen grew up during his early childhood in Gig Harbor, WA before moving to Helena, MT prior to high school. He attended the University of Montana for his undergraduate degree, earning a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology; graduating with high honors while playing football for the National Champion Griz program. He obtained his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Washington here in Seattle. His general surgery residency was completed in Denver, CO at Saint Joseph Hospital. Following residency Dr. Olsen spent 7 years as a military surgeon in the United States Air Force, highlighted by earning a Bronze Star during his deployment to Afghanistan in 2012. He was the Chief of Surgery at RAF Lakenheath in the United Kingdom from 2014-2016. He joined Proliance Surgical Specialist of Edmonds in June of 2016.
Dr. Olsen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Rectal Prolapse, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction.
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Locations
7320 216th Street Southwest, Suite 140, Edmonds, WA
7315 212th Street Southwest, Suite 201, Edmonds, WA 98026
13020 Meridian Avenue South, Floor 2, Everett, WA 98208
21601 76th Avenue West, Edmonds, WA 98026
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Olsen has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Val Simianu, MD, specializes in surgery for conditions of the colon, rectum and anal canal, such as cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. He also treats pelvic floor problems such as prolapse and incontinence. He has specialty training in laparoscopic, robotic and trans-anal approaches for these conditions.Dr. Simianu works very closely with other specialists, such as gastroenterologists, oncologists, radiation oncologists and urogynecologists, to plan the best course of treatment for each patient. He enjoys playing a part in his patients' journeys to recovery.Beyond his clinical expertise, Dr. Simianu actively conducts research studies on colorectal cancer, diverticulitis, inflammatory bowel disease and pelvic health problems. He has a special interest in population health, health-services research and surgical education, and serves as the Medical Director of the colorectal service line for Virginia Mason Franciscan Health's Center for Digestive Health.Away from work, Dr. Simianu enjoys hiking, mountaineering, soccer, and traveling and exploring local cuisine with his wife.Watch Dr. Simianu on King 5 Seattle:Dispelling common myths around colon health - New Day NW. Dr. Simianu is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Colostomy, and Appendectomy.
The Association Of University Physicians
David Flum is a General Surgeon in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Flum is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Obesity, Diverticular Disease, Appendectomy, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Flum is currently accepting new patients.
Uw Medicine/Valley Medical Center
Phillip Dean is a General Surgeon in Renton, Washington. Dr. Dean is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoids, Colorectal Cancer, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- HerniaDr. Olsen isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia.
- Rectal ProlapseDr. Olsen isAdvanced. Learn about Rectal Prolapse.
- Retroperitoneal InflammationDr. Olsen isAdvanced. Learn about Retroperitoneal Inflammation.
- Umbilical HerniaDr. Olsen isAdvanced. Learn about Umbilical Hernia.
- Experienced
- Acrogeria, Gottron TypeDr. Olsen isExperienced. Learn about Acrogeria, Gottron Type.
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Olsen isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Anal FissureDr. Olsen isExperienced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS)
- Bazex SyndromeDr. Olsen isExperienced. Learn about Bazex Syndrome.
- Biliary DyskinesiaDr. Olsen isExperienced. Learn about Biliary Dyskinesia.

