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Dr. Scott Olson, MD

Neurology* Age 52
Dr. Scott Olson, MD
3.2 (11 Ratings)

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Dr. Scott Olson, MD is a Neurologist in La Jolla, CA.
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Dr. Scott Olson, MD

Neurology* Age 52
La Jolla, CA
Accepting new patients
24 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Scott Olson, MD is a Neurologist in La Jolla, CA.
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Dr. Olson graduated from UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA / COLLEGE OF EDUCATION. Dr. Scott Olson, MD is a Neurologist in La Jolla, CA and has 24 years experience. Dr. Olson currently practices at UC San Diego Medical Center and are affiliated with UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center, Scripps Green Hospital, Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido, Palomar Medical Center Poway and Tri-City Medical Center. Dr. Olson has experience treating conditions like Traumatic Brain Injury and Brain Aneurysm among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Olson received an average rating of 3.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 11 times. Dr. Olson's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Olson is board certified in Neurology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    9300 Campus Point Dr # 7774, La Jolla, CA 92037
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Experience and Background Check

Traumatic Brain Injury
Brain Aneurysm
Cerebrovascular Disease
Traumatic Brain Injury
Brain Aneurysm
Cerebrovascular Disease
Traumatic Brain Injury
Brain Aneurysm
Cerebrovascular Disease
Aseptic Meningitis
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Drug Induced Dystonia
Harada's Disease
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Adult Failure to Thrive
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Alzheimer's Disease
Aneurysm
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Anosmia
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Arteriovenous Fistula
Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Spine
Ataxia
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Aural Migraine
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Carotid Artery Occlusion
Carotid Artery Stenosis
Carotid Atherosclerosis
Carotid Cavernous Fistula
Carotid Dissection
Cerebral Arteriosclerosis
Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Edema
Cerebral Embolism
Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Cervical Vertigo
Chronic Cluster Headache
Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP)
Chronic Pain
Communicating Hydrocephalus
Confusion
Corticobasal Degeneration
Cranial Nerve Cancer
Dementia
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Diabetic Coma
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Difficulty With Walking
Diplopia
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Dizziness
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Dysphagia
Embolic Stroke
Epilepsy
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Erb's Palsy
Essential Tremor
Extracranial Carotid Occlusive Disease
Facial Nerve Disorder
Gait Abnormality
Headache
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Hemispacial Neglect
Hypothalamus Cancer
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Impairments of Consciousness
Insomnia
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Intervertebral Disc Disease
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Loss of Smell and Taste
Low Back Pain
Meningitis
Migraine
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Moyamoya Disease
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Neurofibromatosis Type Two
Neurofibrosarcoma
Nystagmus
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Parkinson's Disease
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Radiculopathy
Restless Leg Syndrome
Schizophreniform and Schizoaffective Disorder
Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Sleep Apnea
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Demyelination
Spinal Stenosis
Stroke
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Subdural Hemorrhage
Syncope
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Tarlov Cyst
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Torticollis
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Tremor
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Trigeminal Neuralgia
Vascular Disease
Vasculitis
Vertigo
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Visual Field Defects
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Aneurysm Stenting
Cognitive Function Testing
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
ImPACT Testing
Memory Evaluation
Nerve Destruction by Neurolytic Agent
Non-Cosmetic Botox® Injection
Peripheral Neuropathy Testing
Stent-Assisted Coiling
Stenting
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Sudoscan
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Thrombolysis

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3.2
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Jul 17, 2023
Diagnosed and treated brain fistula. Amazing doctor.
Maureen Davis — Jul 17, 2023
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Scott Olson, MD is a neurologist in La Jolla, CA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA / COLLEGE OF EDUCATION in 2001. He specializes in Neurology, Cerebrovascular Disorders, and more.
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Specialties*
Neurology
Cerebrovascular Disorders
Brain Aneurysms
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA / COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
    2001
Medical Education

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  • Neurology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Scott Olson, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Olson's profile.

Dr. Olson frequently treats the following conditions: Traumatic Brain Injury and Brain Aneurysm. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Scott Olson, MD is affiliated with UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center, Scripps Green Hospital, Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido, Palomar Medical Center Poway and Tri-City Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Scott Olson, MD holds board certification in Neurology.

Dr. Olson has over 24 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center

    200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA

  • Scripps Green Hospital

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA

  • Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido

    555 E Valley Pkwy, Escondido, CA

  • Palomar Medical Center Poway

    15615 Pomerado Rd, Poway, CA

  • Tri-City Medical Center

    4002 Vista Way, Oceanside, CA

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