Expertise in
1
conditions

Dr. Sidney H. Olefson

Internal Medicine
Office
848 State Route 50, 
Burnt Hills, NY 
Accepting New Patients
Expertise in
1
conditions
Office
848 State Route 50, 
Burnt Hills, NY 

Overview

Sidney Olefson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Burnt Hills, New York.

Dr. Olefson is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Watermelon Stomach, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Olefson is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Internal Medicine

Licenses

Internal Medicine in CT

Hospital Affiliations

Saratoga Hospital
Albany Medical Center Hospital
St Marys Healthcare
Saint Anne's Hospital
Glens Falls Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Alignment Health Plan
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
BMC HealthNet
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
Capital District Physicians Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
MVP Health
  • EPO
  • PPO
Neighborhood
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Tufts
  • HMO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Office
848 State Route 50, Burnt Hills, NY 12027

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Olefson 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.

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

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.

3 Total Publications

A High Rate of Alternative Diagnoses in Patients Referred for Presumed Clostridium difficile Infection.
A High Rate of Alternative Diagnoses in Patients Referred for Presumed Clostridium difficile Infection.
Journal: Journal of clinical gastroenterology
Published: November 14, 2015
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Sidney H. Olefson

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Sidney H. Olefson?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Sidney H. Olefson by calling their office at 518-831-1500. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Sidney H. Olefson a top-rated expert for Watermelon Stomach?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Sidney H. Olefson is classified as an Advanced expert for Watermelon Stomach, 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. Sidney H. Olefson specialize in?

While Dr. Sidney H. Olefson is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Watermelon Stomach, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, and Colonoscopy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.

Does Dr. Sidney H. Olefson participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Sidney H. Olefson has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Watermelon Stomach. You can view a list of Dr. Sidney H. Olefson's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Sidney H. Olefson accept my insurance?

Dr. Sidney H. Olefson accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 518-831-1500 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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