Dr. James Olson MD
Ophthalmologist
1213 15th Ave W Williston ND, 58801About
Dr. James Olson is an ophthalmologist practicing in Williston, ND. Dr. Olson specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Olson can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Olson can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.
Education and Training
Univ Of Nd Sch Of Med- Grand Forks Nd 1976
University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences 1976
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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