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Dr. Nancy J Olsen MD
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
500 University Dr Hershey PA, 17033About
Dr. Nancy Olsen is a rheumatologist practicing in Hershey, PA. Dr. Olsen specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and systematic autoimmune conditions that can affect the bones, muscles or bones. Eventually, if not treated, these illnesses can also impact the skin, eyes, nervous system and internal organs. Dr. Olsen treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.
Education and Training
University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine 1977
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Rheumatology- 1982
Provider Details
Treatments
- Arthritis
- Fibromyalgia
- Gout
- Osteoarthritis
- Back Pain
- Lupus
- Pain
Fellowships
- Rheumatology, Univ. Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas, TX USA 1983
- Rheumatology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center 1983
- University of Texas At Southwestern 1983
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Nearest Hospitals
MILTON S HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTERl
500 UNIVERSITY DRIVE HERSHEY PA 17033PINNACLE HEALTH HOSPITALSl
409 SOUTH SECOND STREET HARRISBURG PA 17105HOLY SPIRIT HOSPITALl
503 NORTH 21ST STREET CAMP HILL PA 17011