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Mr. James A Olson MD

Colon and Rectal Surgeon

3/5(60)
333 N 1st St Suite 130 Boise ID, 83702
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3/5

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Dr. James Olson is a colon and rectal surgeon practicing in Boise, ID. Dr. Olson specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. As a colon and rectal surgeon, Dr. Olson often treats conditions like rectal cancer, colon cancer, hemorrhoids, anal fissures and diverticulitis. Colon and rectal surgeons may be referred to you by your gastroenterologist if your doctor believes you need a surgical procedure.

Education and Training

G Washington Univ Sch Med & Hlth Sci 1995

Mechanical Engineering 1995

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Colon Cancer
  • Genital Warts
  • Vascular Disease
  • Aerolase® Technologies

Mr. James A Olson MD's Practice location

Mr. James Olson, MD

333 N 1st St Suite 130 -
Boise, ID 83702
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New patients: 208-424-0280
http://www.colorectalcare.org

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Mr. James A Olson MD has a rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 60 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Colon and Rectal Surgeon in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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