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Craig H Olson, MD

Colon and Rectal Surgery, General Surgery

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About Craig H Olson, MD

Dr. Olson is a fellowship-trained colon and rectal surgeon who specializes in rectal and colon cancer and pelvic floor disorders. He performs advanced minimally invasive robotic and laparoscopic surgeries and uses enhanced recovery pathways to optimize outcomes. Dr. Olson also treats the full spectrum of colon, rectal and anal disorders.

Outside of work, he enjoys raising his three young boys, outdoor recreation, running and gardening.

Dr. Olson has been nominated for the eighth consecutive year for D Magazine's 2021 Best Docs.



LanguagesEnglish
Ages SeenAdults, Geriatrics, Adolescents (ages 12-18)
Insurance Accepted
*Accepted plans and benefits may vary by location.
INSURANCE PLAN
ACCEPTS NEW PATIENTS
Aetna - Aetna Signature Administrators
Aetna - Choice POS II
Aetna - Elect Choice
Aetna - Health Network Only
Aetna - Health Network Option
Aetna - HMO
Aetna - Managed Choice
Aetna - Open Access Elect Choice
Aetna - Open Access HMO
Aetna - Open Access Managed Choice
Aetna - Open Access Select
Aetna - Open Choice PPO
Aetna - QPOS
Aetna - Select SM
Aetna - US Access
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - Baptist St Anthony Preferred HMO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Access PPO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus HMO-Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus HMO-Individual/Family
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus PPO-Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus PPO-Individual/Family
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Preferred HMO - Individual Marketplace
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Preferred HMO Network - Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Preferred PPO Network
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Premier HMO-Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Premier HMO-Individual/Family
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Premier PPO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Solutions PPO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSWH Employee Network - PPO & HSA
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSWH Employee Network - SEQA & EQA
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - EPO Network-Individual/Family
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - ERS BSW Preferred HMO Network
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - Hendrick Health Employee Plan
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - HMO Network-Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - HMO Network-Individual/Family
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - McLane Group Network
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - PPO Network-Group
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Bell County Public Health District - Bell County Public Health District
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Bronze
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Gold
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Silver
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Choice Plus
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Choice PPO
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Essentials
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Essentials Access HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Premier
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Premier Open Access HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Select PPO
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Indemnity
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage - EFH Retirees
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage - Oncor
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - ParPlan
Blue Cross Blue Shield - STAR Kids
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Traditional
Brookshire Brothers - Brookshire Brothers Employee Plan (Nexcaliber)
Cigna - CAC Plan
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Cigna - Cigna Choice Fund
Cigna - EPO
Cigna - Flexcare
Cigna - HMO
Cigna - HMO Open Access
Cigna - HMO/POS
Cigna - LocalPlus
Cigna - Network
Cigna - Network Open Access
Cigna - Network POS
Cigna - Open Access Plus
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Cigna - POS
Cigna - POS Open Access
Cigna - PPO
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Consolidated Association of Railroad Employees - Self-Insured Employee Plan
Coventry - Coventry/First Health
DFW ConnectedCare - American Airlines Employee Benefit Plan
Envolve Vision - Envolve Vision
EyeMed Vision - EyeMed Vision
First Health - First Health PPO
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FirstCare Health Plans - BSW Plus HMO
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FirstCare Health Plans - BSW Plus PPO
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FirstCare Health Plans - BSW Preferred HMO Network - Group
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FirstCare Health Plans - Hendrick Health Employee Plan
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Galaxy Health Network - Galaxy Health Network
Gladney Center - Gladney Center
HealthSmart - ACCEL Network
HealthSmart - HealthSmart PPO
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HealthSmart - HealthSmart Preferred Care EPO
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HealthSmart - HealthSmart Preferred Care GEPO
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HealthSmart - Preferred Network
Humana Behavioral - Tricare Members Only
Humana - ChoiceCare
Humana - ChoiceCare Preferred Network
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Humana - Commercial HMO Plans
Humana - Commercial PPO Plans
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Humana - Medicare Advantage Plans
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Humana - National POS
Imagine Health - EPN
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Independent Medical Systems - IMS Network
Magellan - CHIP
Magellan - Navigator Networks
Magellan - Pinnacle Networks
Magellan - STAR
Magellan - STAR Kids
Magellan - Summit Networks
Medicaid - AmeriGroup
Medicaid - Oklahoma Medicaid
Medicaid - Parkland HealthFirst
Medicaid - Superior HealthPlan
Medicaid - Traditional Medicaid
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Medical Development International - MDI
Medicare Railroad - Medicare Railroad
Medicare - Traditional Medicare
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Midland Memorial Hospital - Employee Benefit Plan
Mother Frances Hospital Regional - Self-Insured Employee Plan
OccuNet - Occupational Networks of Texas, Inc.
Optum - United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum
PHCS Network - Beech Street of Texas PPO
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PHCS Network - Private Health Care SYstem PPO
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Reny Company - Workers Comp
Rockport - Workers Comp
Sedgwick Preferred Network f/k/a Southwest Medical - Workers Comp
Superior Health Plan - Ambetter Balance Care - Silver
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Superior Health Plan - Ambetter Essential Care - Bronze
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Superior Health Plan - Ambetter Secure Care - Gold
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Superior Health Plan - CHIP
Superior Health Plan - CHIP Perinate
Superior Health Plan - Foster Care
Superior Health Plan - STAR
Superior Vision - Superior Vision
Superior - Ambetter Balance Care - Silver
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Superior - Ambetter Essential Care - Bronze
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Superior - Ambetter Secure Care - Gold
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Superior - CHIP
Superior - CHIP Perinate
Superior - Foster Care
Superior - STAR
Three Rivers Network - Three Rivers Network
Tricare - Tricare Extra
Tricare - Tricare Prime
Tricare - Tricare Select
TriWest HealthCare - VA-PCCC
TriWest - VA-PCCC
United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum - United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum
UnitedHealth - AARP Medicare Complete
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UnitedHealth - Charter EPO
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UnitedHealth - Charter HMO
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UnitedHealth - Charter POS
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UnitedHealth - CHIP
UnitedHealth - Choice +HMO
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UnitedHealth - Choice EPO
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UnitedHealth - Choice HMO
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UnitedHealth - Choice Plus POS
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UnitedHealth - Core Choice Plus POS
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UnitedHealth - Core EPO
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UnitedHealth - Core HMO
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UnitedHealth - Dual Complete Medicare Advantage
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UnitedHealth - Group Medicare Advantage
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UnitedHealth - Medicare Complete
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UnitedHealth - Medicare Gold
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UnitedHealth - Medicare Silver
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UnitedHealth - Navigate EPO
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UnitedHealth - Navigate HMO
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UnitedHealth - Navigate HMO+
UnitedHealth - Navigate POS
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UnitedHealth - Nexus ACO OA
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UnitedHealth - NexusACO R
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UnitedHealth - PPO
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UnitedHealth - Secure Horizons
UnitedHealth - Select EPO
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UnitedHealth - Select HMO
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UnitedHealth - Select Plus POS
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UnitedHealth - STAR
UnitedHealth - STAR Kids
UnitedHealth - STAR+PLUS
UnitedHealth - UHC West Signature Value Gated HMO
University Mary Hardin - Baylor-Employee Benefit Plan
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Meet Craig H Olson, MD

Meet Craig Olson, MD

Background

Education
  • Medical School: University of Iowa College of Medicine (2003)
  • Internship: General Surgery, UT Southwestern Medical Center (2004)
  • Residency: General Surgery, UT Southwestern Medical Center (2008)
  • Fellowship: Colon & Rectal Surgery, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas (2009)
Certifications
  • Colon and Rectal Surgery - American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery
  • General Surgery - American Board of Surgery/General Surgery
Industry Relationships

Physicians who are not employed, contracted with administrative duties or performing research with Baylor Scott & White Health are not required to report relationships and activities with industry partners such as pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device companies (collectively referred to as Industry). Information regarding these relationships is therefore not available on this page. However, patients may visit CMS’ Open Payments Database for more information, and should feel free to speak with their physician about relationships with Industry.

Reviews (67) for Craig H Olson, MD

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Sep 12, 2023
He was very caring and thoughtful, he took the time to explain and answer my concerns and questions. He is very polite and I genuinely believe he wants me to get better.
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Sep 5, 2023
Very caring and informative
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Aug 29, 2023
They listened and did exactly what I needed.
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Aug 18, 2023
Very thoughtful and thorough.
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Aug 17, 2023
Excellent Service
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Aug 16, 2023
Very concerned about my situation. I liked that he listened to my need
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Aug 14, 2023
Great care and minimal waiting time.
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Aug 9, 2023
Professional, attentive and caring.
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Aug 2, 2023
God allowed Dr. Olson to be a miracle worker to my family and I. He and his staff are absolutely amazing. I love how he listens to my wife and my concerns and address them in a way that we understand. AND lets not forget...EVERYONE really has a smile on their face in the office, we love it! Dr. Olson will be preforming two additional surgeries on me in the next five months, my wife and I know that we will be in good hands.
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Aug 2, 2023
Everything went as expected.
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Jul 26, 2023
Great everybody was very kind
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Jul 26, 2023
Good
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Jul 26, 2023
Always polite and respectful.
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Jul 23, 2023
Just plain like his bed side manner.I always feel that he is listening to me and not running me through like a cattle drive.
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Jun 29, 2023
Professional & caring
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Jun 27, 2023
He is a great doctor and very easy to understand what he is doing to do
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Jun 27, 2023
Provider was good and knowledgeable. Answering all my questions
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Jun 16, 2023
Everyone was so friendly and genuinely concerned with my well being
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Jun 16, 2023
He is concerned about my problem. I trust he will keep a good eye on detecting any changes.
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Jun 15, 2023
Great Doctor, but lousy system at Baylor.
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Jun 13, 2023
Very calm and thoughtful
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Jun 8, 2023
Very professional
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May 19, 2023
He saved my life. He has been straight forward with me. I owe this man everything.
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May 16, 2023
Dr. Olson is very kind,, considerate, professional. He made me feel very comfortable about my issue. I would highly recommend Dr. Olson.
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May 3, 2023
Answered all questions, very caring, top notch doctor & staff with great bed side manners.
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Apr 28, 2023
Dr. Olson really listens well. He is very patient and is great at explaining things so that I understand.
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Apr 27, 2023
I explained what was going on and they asked me questions.so we can fix what's wrong. Colonoscopy has to be done
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Apr 26, 2023
Dr.olsen was very informative about my procedure and put my mind at ease before the procedure. The staff all the way from the front to the back are very professional.
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Apr 25, 2023
Dr Olson seems very competent. Quiet communicator. Information needs to be drawn out.
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Apr 25, 2023
Took his time explained what was happening
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Apr 25, 2023
He listens well and is very empathetic to my needs.
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Apr 18, 2023
Great care
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Apr 12, 2023
Explains everything very well.
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