Overview
James Olson is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia.
Dr. Olson is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Rectal Prolapse, and Hernia Surgery.
Dr. Olson is currently accepting new patients.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER MEDICARE
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- EPO
- PPO
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- HMO
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Locations
20 Glenlake Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30328
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. James A. Olson
How do I make an appointment with Dr. James A. Olson?
You can book an appointment with Dr. James A. Olson by calling their office at 800-611-1811. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. James A. Olson a top-rated expert for Familial Colorectal Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James A. Olson is classified as an Advanced expert for Familial Colorectal 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. James A. Olson specialize in?
While Dr. James A. Olson is a Colorectal Surgery, they have specific expertise in Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, and Lynch Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Colorectal Surgery.
Does Dr. James A. Olson accept my insurance?
Dr. James A. Olson accepts most major insurance plans, including Humana and Kaiser Permanente. We recommend calling the office directly at 800-611-1811 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
- Advanced
- Colorectal CancerDr. Olson isAdvanced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Olson isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Lynch SyndromeDr. Olson isAdvanced. Learn about Lynch Syndrome.
- Experienced
- Anal CancerDr. Olson isExperienced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Anal FissureDr. Olson isExperienced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Olson isExperienced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Olson isExperienced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- EncopresisDr. Olson isExperienced. Learn about Encopresis.
- Esophageal CancerDr. Olson isExperienced. Learn about Esophageal Cancer.


