Dr. Adam Olson
Overview
Adam Olson, MD, is a radiation oncologist in the UPMC Department of Radiation Oncology. He is the medical director of Radiation Oncology at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. At UPMC Shadyside, his clinical practice focuses on the management of genitourinary cancers and soft tissue sarcomas. He is an expert in the use of stereotactic body radiation therapy for prostate cancer and metastatic disease. He is an active clinical researcher and has published extensively on the use of radiation therapy for prostate cancer and pediatric cancers.
Dr. Olson is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, and Merkel Cell Carcinoma.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 38 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- HMO
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- PPO
- EPO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
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Locations
5230 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
45th And Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
300 Halket Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Adam Olson
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Adam Olson?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Adam Olson by calling their office at 412-623-6720. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Adam Olson a top-rated expert for Familial Prostate Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Adam Olson is classified as an Distinguished expert for Familial Prostate Cancer, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Adam Olson specialize in?
While Dr. Adam Olson is a Radiation Oncology, they have specific expertise in Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, and Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Radiation Oncology.
Does Dr. Adam Olson participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Adam Olson has published 38 articles and abstracts on conditions like Familial Prostate Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Adam Olson's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Adam Olson accept my insurance?
Dr. Adam Olson accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-623-6720 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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
- Distinguished
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Olson isDistinguished. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- Familial Prostate CancerDr. Olson isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Prostate Cancer.
- Merkel Cell CarcinomaDr. Olson isDistinguished. Learn about Merkel Cell Carcinoma.
- Prostate CancerDr. Olson isDistinguished. Learn about Prostate Cancer.
- Advanced
- Alveolar Soft Part SarcomaDr. Olson isAdvanced. Learn about Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma.
- AngiosarcomaDr. Olson isAdvanced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Bone TumorDr. Olson isAdvanced. Learn about Bone Tumor.
- Epithelioid SarcomaDr. Olson isAdvanced. Learn about Epithelioid Sarcoma.
- Ewing SarcomaDr. Olson isAdvanced. Learn about Ewing Sarcoma.
- FibrosarcomaDr. Olson isAdvanced. Learn about Fibrosarcoma.
- Experienced
- Anal CancerDr. Olson isExperienced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Angiosarcoma of the ScalpDr. Olson isExperienced. Learn about Angiosarcoma of the Scalp.
- Brain TumorDr. Olson isExperienced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- ChordomaDr. Olson isExperienced. Learn about Chordoma.
- Familial Pancreatic CancerDr. Olson isExperienced. Learn about Familial Pancreatic Cancer.
- GanglioneuroblastomaDr. Olson isExperienced. Learn about Ganglioneuroblastoma.