Overview
Richard Olson is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa.
Dr. Olson is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Esotropia, Brown Syndrome, and Congenital Cataract.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 10 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA 52242
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. Richard J. Olson
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Richard J. Olson?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Richard J. Olson by calling their office at 319-356-2852. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Richard J. Olson a top-rated expert for Strabismus?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Richard J. Olson is classified as an Distinguished expert for Strabismus, 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. Richard J. Olson specialize in?
While Dr. Richard J. Olson is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Strabismus, Esotropia, and Brown Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Richard J. Olson participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Richard J. Olson has published 10 articles and abstracts on conditions like Strabismus. You can view a list of Dr. Richard J. Olson's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Richard J. Olson accept my insurance?
Dr. Richard J. Olson accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 319-356-2852 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
- StrabismusDr. Olson isDistinguished. Learn about Strabismus.
- Advanced
- EsotropiaDr. Olson isAdvanced. Learn about Esotropia.
- Experienced
- AmblyopiaDr. Olson isExperienced. Learn about Amblyopia.
- Brown SyndromeDr. Olson isExperienced. Learn about Brown Syndrome.
- CataractDr. Olson isExperienced. Learn about Cataract.
- Congenital CataractDr. Olson isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Cataract.
- X-Linked Congenital Stationary Night Blindness