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
- 2018Mayo Clinic Scholar - Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Sleep Apnea Surgery FellowshipTexas Facial Plastic and ENT 
- 2017ResidentOtolaryngology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine 
- 2012MDMayo Medical School 
- 2004MPAS - PA-C, Masters of Physician Assistant StudiesAugsburg College 
- 2001BA - Biology with Chemistry MinorUniversity of St. Thomas 
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2020Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic SurgeryAmerican Board of Facial Plastic & Recon Surg 
- 2018Otolaryngology-Head & Neck SurgeryAmerican Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery 
Awards and honors
- 20252025 Pike Tank Innovation Competition winner - $50,000 grant awardMayo Clinic Rochester 
- 20222022 Top DoctorsMinnesota Monthly 
- 20212021 Top Performing Provider Award in ExperienceTop Performing Provider Patient Experience Award 
Professional memberships
- 2023 - presentMemberENT Residency Selection Committee 
- 2020 - presentPhysician LeadAskMayoExpert, Mayo Clinic Rochester Workgroups 
- 2020 - presentAdvisory Panel MemberCapitis CMF purchasing group 
- 2020 - presentActive MemberENT Research Executive Committee 
- 2020 - presentPhysician LeaderFrancis 6C Medical Director 
- 2018 - presentActive MemberENT Clinical Competency Committee 
- 2018 - presentactive memeberENT CPC committee  
- 2018 - presentactive memeberENT Educational Committee 
- 2018 - presentMemberAmerican Academy of Otolaryngology 
- 2018 - presentMemberAmerican Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 
- 2018 - presentMemberInternational Surgical Sleep Society 
- 2018 - presentMemberAmerican Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery 
Publications
Research activities