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Nicholas J. Olson, MD
Locations
This provider is an independent provider, not an employee of North Memorial Health, who practices/provides services at some North Memorial Health locations.
Approach To Care
The most important part about approaching the management of cancer is making individualized treatment plans based on the patients’ wishes, desires and goals. Instead of viewing patients as mere statistics, Dr. Olson prioritizes open communication and collaboration to identify the most suitable course of action and treatment plan. This approach ensures that patients are actively involved in the decision-making and feel a sense of comfort and confidence in the chosen treatment plan.
Dr. Olson’s clinical interests include stereotactic body radiation therapy and all types of malignancies, specifically in the head and neck.
Experience
Education
- University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience, Trinity University, San Antonio, Texas
Residency
- Radiation Oncology, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Board Certification
- American Board of Radiology
Personal
Medicine has always been a large part of Dr. Olson’s life, and cancer was something he had to experience at a very young age having multiple family members be diagnosed with cancer. When he witnessed his friends and family members go through treatment through their cancer journey, it made him want to be someone who could help others on that journey. Both of his parents, aunts and uncles are physicians. Being close to those who dedicate their careers to helping others was a huge driving force in terms of getting Dr. Olson where he is today in the field of oncology.
Outside of work, Dr. Olson and his wife love to spend time outdoors as much as they can whether that be jogging, boating, skiing, snowmobiling or golfing. They were both born and raised in Minnesota, and they find great joy in making the most of the different activities in each season.
Accepted Insurance
All North Memorial Health providers accept the following insurance carriers. Because health insurance plan payments vary and benefit levels are unique to each plan, you may confirm out of pocket cost with your insurance carrier by calling the number on the back of your insurance card.
- Aetna
- Blue Cross
- HealthPartners
- Humana
- Medica
- Medical Assistance
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Preferred One
- Ucare
- UnitedHealthcare