Orthopedic Surgeon

Dr. Olson is excited to offer orthopedic services to the people of Rock Springs!

Dr. Olson is originally from eastern Idaho where he graduated from Bear Lake High School in 1997.   Following graduation, he served as a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Monterrey, Mexico.  It was during this time in Mexico he knew he wanted to serve others through the practice of medicine.  Upon return from his missionary service Dr. Olson began his pursuit of medical training at Idaho State University where he received his Bachelor of Science in Biology in 2003.   This journey then led him to Kirksville, Missouri where he earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine through Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine where he graduated in 2007. 

Dr. Olson, from 2007-2012, received his orthopedic training at Affinity Medical Center, an Ohio University affiliate, in Massillon Ohio where he served as chief resident from 2011-2012.  For his exceptional performance Dr. Olson was awarded a year of fellowship where he pursued additional training in arthroscopic surgery and sports medicine at The University of New Mexico in Albuquerque.  In 2013 during his fellowship, he served as an associate team physician for the New Mexico Lobos.  Following graduation from fellowship, Dr. Olson moved to La Grande, Oregon where he had the honor of practicing as an orthopedic surgeon at Grande Ronde Hospital for the last 11 years.  He recently returned home to be closer to family in Eastern Idaho and is excited to offer services to the wonderful people of western Wyoming.

Dr. Olson has 17 years of orthopedic experience and enjoys providing his patients with the most advanced and up to date care.  He has special interests in arthroscopic joint preservation of the shoulder and knee as well as joint replacement surgery of the shoulder, hip and knee.  Dr. Olson has extensive experience with the anterior approach for hip replacement surgery as well as incorporation of advanced technologies such as computer navigated and robotic technology in knee replacement surgery.

Dr. Olson is an active member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the American Academy of Hip and Knee Surgeons, the American Academy of Orthopedic Sports Medicine, and the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics.  He is board certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Olson enjoys spending time with his wife, Rachel and their 3 children. They enjoy serving in their church, chasing their children around to their sporting events, and participating in outdoor recreational activities. 

Residency

Received Bachelor of Science in Biology at Idaho State University.

Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine at Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Orthopedic training at Affinity Medical Center, an Ohio University affiliate.

Fellowship at University of New Mexico.

Licences and Certifications

American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.

American Academy of Hip and Knee Surgeons.

American Academy of Orthopedic Sports Medicine.

American Osteopathic Academy of Othoepedics.

Board Certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery.