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Dr. Cheryl Olson, MD
General Surgery* Age 63
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Dr. Cheryl Olson, MD

General Surgery* Age 63
La Jolla, CA
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience
Dr. Cheryl Olson, MD is a General Surgeon in La Jolla, CA.
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Dr. Olson graduated from University of Colorado School of Medicine. Dr. Cheryl Olson, MD is a General Surgeon in La Jolla, CA and has 37 years experience. Dr. Olson has experience treating conditions like Inguinal Hernia among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Olson's office accepts new patients. Dr. Olson is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Inguinal Hernia
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Inguinal Hernia
Mastectomy
Lumpectomy
Umbilical Hernia
Breast Lump
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Breast Cancer
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gallbladder Removal
Biopsy of Breast
Abdominal Pain
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Appendicitis
Excision of Breast Tumor
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Incisional Hernia
Breast Reduction
Colectomy
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Thyroid Nodule
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Breast Lift Surgery
Hyperparathyroidism
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Lipomas
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Port Placements or Replacements
Ileus
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Abdominal Hernia
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Carcinoma in Situ
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma
Male Breast Cancer
Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Non-Traumatic Brain Injury
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Adrenalectomy
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
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Bile Duct Procedure
Breast Augmentation
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colostomy
da Vinci® Assisted Laparoscopic Anti-Reflux Surgery
da Vinci® Colectomy
da Vinci® Robotic Surgery
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastrectomy
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection of the Rectum With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Pancreas Surgeries
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Parathyroidectomy
Partial Mastectomy
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Proctectomy
Puncture Aspiration
Removal of Reproductive Organs (Hysterectomy, Oophorectomy, Salpingectomy, Salpingo-Oophorectomy, Resection of Peritoneal Malignancy)
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Skin Grafts
Skin-Sparing Mastectomy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Total Splenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Shield of California
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Navigate POS
  • Medicare
  • Principal Life
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Cigna
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • CoreSource
  • Choice Care PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
  • Silver Priority Select-CA HMO
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Commercial Insurance Company

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General Surgery
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Cheryl Olson, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Olson's profile.

Dr. Cheryl Olson, MD is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Northern Inyo Hospital and Mammoth Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Cheryl Olson, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Education
Medical Education
  • University of Colorado School of Medicine
    1989
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Hospital Affiliations

  • Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas

    354 Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas, CA

  • Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

    9888 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA

  • Northern Inyo Hospital

    150 Pioneer Ln, Bishop, CA

  • Mammoth Hospital

    85 Sierra Park Rd, Mammoth Lakes, CA

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