Patrick R. Olson, M.D.

Hand, Wrist & Elbow Specialist

Dr. Olson has a strong interest in minimally invasive surgery and arthroscopy. He is also interested in public health and preventive medicine. He holds a Master of Science in Health Care Leadership and a Master of Public Health, which contribute to his holistic approach to patient care.

With a focus on serving the needs of his community, Dr. Olson has acquired specialized training in general orthopedic trauma. This enables him to effectively treat the active populations in the Wasatch Back, as well as the Salt Lake Valley.

Outside of his professional commitments, Dr. Olson enjoys spending time with his wife Emily and four children. In his leisure time, Dr. Olson enjoys pursuing his passion for nutrition, engaging in outdoor sports, and maintaining an active lifestyle.

Dr. Patrick R. Olson combines his expertise in orthopedic surgery, public health, and preventive medicine to deliver personalized and comprehensive care to his patients, helping them achieve optimal health and well-being.

Areas of Expertise

  • Hand, wrist, and elbow
  • Microsurgery
  • Wide awake hand surgery for minor procedures
  • Minimally invasive hand/wrist surgery including endoscopic carpal tunnel release
  • Arthroscopy
  • Mini-incision distal radius fracture repair
  • General orthopedic trauma

Specialty

Bio

Certifications

  • American Board of Orthopedic Surgery - ABOS
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Subspecialty Certification in Surgery of the Hand

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery - AAOS
  • Utah State Orthopaedic Society - USOS

Education & Training

Fellowship

  • Columbia University
  • Hand and Microsurgery
  • New York, New York

Residency / Internship

  • Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
  • Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Lebanon, New Hampshire

Master's Program

  • The Dartmouth Institue for Health Policy and Clinical Practice
  • Master of Science in Health Care Leadership
  • Hanover, New Hampshire

Medical School

  • University of Utah School of Medicine
  • Salt Lake City, Utah

Master's Program

  • Master of Public Health/Health Services Administration
  • Salt Lake City, Utah

Undergraduate

  • Brigham Young University
  • Provo, Utah
  • University of Utah
  • Salt Lake City, Utah

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