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Dr. John Olsofka, MD
General Surgery* Age 58
Dr. John Olsofka, MD
5.0 (2 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

Dr. John Olsofka, MD is a General Surgeon in Louisville, KY.
Dr. John Olsofka, MD
5.0 (2 Ratings)

Dr. John Olsofka, MD

General Surgery* Age 58
Louisville, KY
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. John Olsofka, MD is a General Surgeon in Louisville, KY.

About Dr. John Olsofka, MD

Dr. Olsofka graduated from University of Louisville School of Medicine in 1994 and completed a residency at University Louisville School of Med, General Surgery. Dr. John Olsofka, MD is a General Surgeon in Louisville, KY and has 32 years experience. Dr. Olsofka currently practices at Uofl Physicians-Louisville Surgical Associates and is affiliated with Uofl Health Jewish Hospital. Dr. Olsofka has experience treating conditions like Gastroparesis, Obstructed Inguinal Hernia, Ventral Hernia and Gallstones among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Olsofka received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Dr. Olsofka's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Olsofka is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Low Wait Times

Patients are usually seen in 10 minutes or less.

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Gastroparesis
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Gastroparesis
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Bladder Stimulator Implant
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Ventral Hernia
Gallstones
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Ileus
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Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Inguinal Hernia
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Lipomas
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Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Colorectal Cancer
Colectomy
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
Abdominal Pain
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Incisional Hernia
Appendicitis
Endoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Constipation
Colostomy
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Umbilical Hernia
Pelvic Abscess
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Gastrotomy
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anemia
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Anorectal Abscess
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Burn Injuries
Cellulitis
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Eating Disorders
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroenteritis
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Fistula
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Necrotizing Fasciitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Non-Traumatic Brain Injury
Obesity
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Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Second-Degree Burns
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastrectomy
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Proctectomy
Laparoscopic Revision Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lumpectomy
Mastectomy
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctectomy
Puncture Aspiration
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Spinal Nerve Block
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Open Choice PPO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Aetna
    APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Choice Plus POS II
  • Blue Card PPO
    Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Nexus Open Access
    Medica Choice
    Navigate POS
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
    Options PPO
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
    Blue Preferred Plus POS
  • Encore Health Network PPO
  • Sagamore Plus PPO
  • HMO Premier HMO
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice Care Network PPO
    Norton Plus Just For Kids HMOx
    Choice POS
    Preferred PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • SIHO Network HMO
  • HealthSync Options POS
    Bronze Pathway X - KY HMO-POS

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Aug 28, 2025
Dr. Olsofka is a very good Dr I didn’t have to choose which Dr I wanted. God sent him to me . And looking to see him more times. Thank you for all you did for me
— Aug 28, 2025
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Meet Dr. John Olsofka, MD

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General Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. John Olsofka, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Olsofka's profile.

Dr. Olsofka frequently treats the following conditions: Gastroparesis, Obstructed Inguinal Hernia, Ventral Hernia and Gallstones. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. John Olsofka, MD is affiliated with Uofl Health Jewish Hospital.

Yes, Dr. John Olsofka, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • University of Louisville School of Medicine
    1994
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency Hospital
  • University Louisville School of Med, General Surgery
Residency Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. John Olsofka, MD Practices

  • Uofl Health Jewish Hospital

    200 Abraham Flexner Way, Louisville, KY

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