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Dr. Craig Howard Olson, MD

Surgery, Colorectal Surgery
Accepting new patients
22 years of experience
Baylor Scott & White Colon and Rectal - Waxahachie 2360 N I 35 Ste 310, Waxahachie, TX 75165
(469) 800-9830

Overview
Location
Expertise
Insurance

Brief Intro

Craig Olson, MD, FACS, is an experienced board-certified and fellowship-trained colorectal surgeon who specializes in rectal and colon cancer and pelvic floor disorders. He performs advanced minimally invasive robotic and laparoscopic surgeries and uses enhanced recovery pathways to optimize outcomes. He has a particular interest in treating the full spectrum of colon, rectal and anal disorders such as rectal and colon cancer, diverticulitis, constipation, pelvic floor disorders and inflammatory bowel disease. He also has experience with complex abdominal wall reconstruction and anorectal conditions such as hemorrhoids and anal fistula.Dr. Olson is nationally recognized for his work in advanced minimally invasive surgery and has published papers, book chapters and presented videos at national conferences on this topic. He has previously developed a pelvic floor disorder program and served as its first director, developing great experience with rectal prolapse, constipation and bowel control problems. He has been consistently voted by his peers to be a D Magazine Best Doctor.

Education Background

FELLOWSHIP

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas - 2009

RESIDENCY

University of Texas Southwestern - 2008

UT Southwestern Medical Center - 2008

UT Southwestern Medical Center - 2004

MEDICAL SCHOOL

The University of Iowa - 2003

University of Iowa College of Medicine - 2003

Languages Spoken

English

Location & Hours

2360 N I 35 Ste 310, Waxahachie, TX 75165
Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Colorectal Surgery
Surgery

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

Humana
Imagine Health
Molina Healthcare
Tricare
Medicare
Medicaid
Imperial Insurance Company of Texas
MVP Health Care
Wellcare
BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
AmeriGroup
UnitedHealthcare
Care N' Care
Oscar Health Insurance
Nippon Life Benefits
Mutual of Omaha
Triwest Healthcare Alliance
Community Health Choice
State Farm

Cancer 66
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 67
Orthopedics 124
Neurology & Neurosurgery 104
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 119
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 125
Diabetes & Endocrinology 53
Children's Hospital 23
Urology 117
Psychiatry 96
Geriatrics 115
Rehabilitation 139
Obsterics & Gynecology 13
Ophthalmology 2
Ear, Nose & Throat 10
Rheumatology 2
Long Term Care 50
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 60