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Dr. Karl Olsen, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 70
Dr. Karl Olsen, MD
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Dr. Karl Olsen, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 70
Monroeville, PA
Accepting new patients
44 years of experience
 

Overview

Dr. Karl Olsen, MD works in Monroeville, PA as an Ophthalmologist and has 44 years experience.

They are board certified in Ophthalmology and graduated from NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE OF CHIROPRACTIC in 1980. Dr. Olsen completed a residency at Bascom Palmer Eye Inst. At present, Dr. Olsen has received an average rating of 5.0 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. They are affiliated with UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Passavant-McCandless, Wheeling Hospital, Butler Memorial Hospital, Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber, Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Conemaugh Miners Medical Center, Heritage Valley Beaver, Heritage Valley Sewickley, UPMC Mercy and West Penn Hospital. They are accepting new patients. Dr. Olsen practices at Practice in Monroeville, PA and has additional offices in Triadelphia, WV, Cranberry Township, PA and Bethel Park, PA.

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Locations

  1. 1 Retina Vitreous Consultants Inc.
    300 Oxford Dr Ste 300, Monroeville, PA 15146
  2. 2 Office
    221 Cabela Dr, Triadelphia, WV 26059
  3. 3 Office
    51 Dutilh Rd Ste 200, Cranberry Township, PA 16066
  4. 4 Office
    2000 Oxford Dr Ste 670, Bethel Park, PA 15102

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Aug 07, 2016
Lovvveee him! He is awesome with my son who sees him every 6 months. Highly recommended! The only complaint is the long wait.
Pittsburgh, PA — Aug 07, 2016
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Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE OF CHIROPRACTIC
    1980
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Evanston Hosp-Northwestern
    1981
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Bascom Palmer Eye Inst
    1984
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Duke University Hospital
    1984
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Dr. Karl Olsen, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Olsen accepts Aetna, Amerihealth and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Olsen accepts here.

Dr. Olsen has a star rating of 5.0/5 and has been reviewed 3 times.

Dr. Olsen is board certified in Ophthalmology.

Dr. Olsen has been practicing as an Ophthalmologist for 44 years.

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Hospital Affiliations

  • UPMC Presbyterian
  • UPMC Passavant-McCandless
  • Wheeling Hospital
  • Butler Memorial Hospital
  • Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber
  • Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center
  • Conemaugh Miners Medical Center
  • Heritage Valley Beaver
  • Heritage Valley Sewickley
  • UPMC Mercy
  • West Penn Hospital

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  1. Hepatitis C Screening: Questions for the Doctor

    Everyone ages 18 to 79 needs to get tested for hepatitis C. (USPSTF)

  2. Protect Yourself from Seasonal Flu

    Get the flu vaccine every year to protect yourself and others from the flu. (ACIP)

  3. Talk with Your Doctor About Depression

    Talk with your doctor about how you are feeling if you have been sad, down, or hopeless. (USPSTF)

  4. Get Your Well-Woman Visit Every Year

    See a doctor or nurse for a checkup once a year. (HRSA)

  5. Watch for Warning Signs of Relationship Violence

    If you think your partner might be abusive, talk with your doctor about getting help. (USPSTF)

  6. Get Screened for Cervical Cancer

    Get a Pap test every 3 years. If you get a Pap test and an HPV test, you can get screened every 5 years instead. (USPSTF)

  7. Get Tested for HIV

    Get tested for HIV at least once. You may need to get tested more often depending on your risk. (USPSTF)

  8. Get Your Blood Pressure Checked

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  9. Drink Alcohol Only in Moderation

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  10. Get Vaccines to Protect Your Health (Adults Ages 19 to 49 Years)

    Get important adult shots (vaccinations). (ACIP)

  11. Get Enough Folic Acid

    Learn why women your age need folic acid. (USPSTF)

  12. Quit Smoking

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