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Dr. James Olson, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery* Age 57
Dr. James Olson, MD
2.9 (36 Ratings)

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Dr. James Olson, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Reno, NV.
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Dr. James Olson, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery* Age 57
Reno, NV
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. James Olson, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Reno, NV.

About

Dr. Olson graduated from Saint Louis University School of Medicine in 1995 and completed a residency at La Co Harbor Ucla Medical Center.Dr. James Olson, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Reno, NV and has 29 years experience. Dr. Olson currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center, Banner Lassen Medical Center, Humboldt General Hospital, Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital and Renown Regional Medical Center. Dr. Olson has experience treating conditions like Low Back Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Olson received an average rating of 2.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 36 times. Dr. Olson's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Olson also speaks Spanish. Dr. Olson is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Low Back Pain
Upper Back Pain
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Low Back Pain
Upper Back Pain
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Low Back Pain
Upper Back Pain
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Foot Fracture
Herniated Disc
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Joint Pain
Knee Ligament Tears
Limb Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Meniscus Tear
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Radiculopathy
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Arthrocentesis
Hip Replacement
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement
Lumbar Fusion with Robotic Assist
Lumbar Spinal Fusion
Meniscectomy
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Cord Decompression
Spinal Fusion
Steroid Injection
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Wound Repair
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Autoimmune Diseases
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Bone Cancer
Bone Disorders
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Broken Arm
Broken Neck
Bunion
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Bursitis
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Cancer
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Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Dural Tear
Elbow Injuries
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot And Ankle Osteophyte
Foot Conditions
Fracture
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Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hand Conditions
Hand Fracture
Hip Fracture
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Knee Dislocation
Knee Disorders
Knee Fracture
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Sprain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lupus
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Marfan Syndrome
Medial Epicondylitis
Muscle Cramping
Myelopathy
Neck Muscle Strain
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Osteophyte of Hand
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Disorders
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Plantar Fasciitis
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Pseudoarthrosis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sacrum Disorders
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Spinal Osteophyte
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylosis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibial Fracture
Trigger Finger
Vertebral Column Tumors
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
ACL Surgery
Anterior Disc Decompression and Fusion
Carpal Tunnel Release
Cervical Spinal Fusion
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Ganglion
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Fracture Care
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Herniated Disc Surgery
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Replacement Revision
Knee Surgery
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Lumbar Microdiscectomy
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Neurostimulator Implantation
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Percutaneous Kyphoplasty
Percutaneous Vertebroplasty
Periacetabular Osteotomy
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Nerve Block
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spine Fracture Treatment
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Trigger Finger Release
Trigger Point Injection
Ulnar Nerve Transposition

Insurance Accepted

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    Open Access Plus
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    Choice - NV PPO
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Locations

  1. 1 Sierra Regional Spine Institute
    6630 S McCarran Blvd Ste A4, Reno, NV 89509
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (775) 828-2873
  2. 2 Office
    6630 S McCarran Blvd Ste A2, Reno, NV 89509
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (775) 507-7201
  3. 3 Rehab. Services of Nevada Winnemucca
    325 Hanson St, Winnemucca, NV 89445
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (949) 852-3400

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Olson
2.9
Based on 36 Reviews
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1 Star (18)

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Patient Reviews
Nov 30, 2023
The doctor was very professional and ask all the right questions and did an MRI and found my problem with my back I have an L3 four herniated desk he is a great doctor I’ve had both of my knees done Why Dr. Olson I trust him with my life that is why he will be doing the surgery on my back if it was not for Dr. Olson I would not be walking right now thank you Dr. Olson you’re the best
Timothy m — Nov 30, 2023
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Saint Louis University School of Medicine
    1995
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
    1996
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • La Co Harbor Ucla Medical Center
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Olson, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Olson's profile.

Dr. James Olson, MD is affiliated with Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center, Banner Lassen Medical Center, Humboldt General Hospital, Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital and Renown Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. James Olson, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center

    235 W 6th St, Reno, NV

  • Banner Lassen Medical Center

    1800 Spring Ridge Dr, Susanville, CA

  • Humboldt General Hospital

    118 E Haskell St, Winnemucca, NV

  • Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital

    2001 Errecart Blvd, Elko, NV

  • Renown Regional Medical Center

    1155 Mill St, Reno, NV