Biographical summary
Dr. Olson is an otolaryngologist and facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon in the department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Dr. Olson specializes in the surgical treatment of sleep apnea and facial plastic and reconstructive surgery of the Head and Neck.
His primary areas of focus are:
-Sleep apnea surgery (soft tissue, jaw advancement, and airway stimulation therapy)
-Functional and cosmetic nasal reconstruction
-Facial reconstruction after skin cancer
-Facial fracture repair
-Aesthetic surgery of the face
In addition to his clinical and surgical activities, Dr. Olson is active in research and education, providing mentorship to residents and fellows.
Conditions treated
Procedures performed
Interests
- Sleep apnea surgery
- Aesthetic and functional nasal reconstruction
- Mohs facial reconstruction
- Aesthetic facial surgery
- Facial fracture repair
- Orthognathic surgery
- Robotic surgery for sleep apnea
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2018
Mayo Clinic Scholar - Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Sleep Apnea Surgery FellowshipTexas Facial Plastic and ENT
- 2017
ResidentOtolaryngology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2012
MDMayo Medical School
- 2004
MPAS - PA-C, Masters of Physician Assistant StudiesAugsburg College
- 2001
BA - Biology with Chemistry MinorUniversity of St. Thomas
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2020
Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic SurgeryAmerican Board of Facial Plastic & Recon Surg
- 2018
Otolaryngology - Head & Neck SurgeryAmerican Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Awards and honors
- 2022
2022 Top DoctorsMinnesota Monthly
- 2021
2021 Top Performing Provider Award in ExperienceTop Performing Provider Patient Experience Award
Professional memberships
- 2023 - present
MemberENT Residency Selection Committee
- 2020 - present
Physician LeadAskMayoExpert, Mayo Clinic Rochester Workgroups
- 2020 - present
Advisory Panel MemberCapitis CMF purchasing group
- 2020 - present
Active MemberENT Research Executive Committee
- 2020 - present
Physician LeaderFrancis 6C Medical Director
- 2018 - present
Active MemberENT Clinical Competency Committee
- 2018 - present
active memeberENT CPC committee
- 2018 - present
active memeberENT Educational Committee
- 2018 - present
MemberAmerican Academy of Otolaryngology
- 2018 - present
MemberAmerican Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- 2018 - present
MemberInternational Surgical Sleep Society
- 2018 - present
MemberAmerican Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Publications
Research activities