Cheryl L. Olson, MD

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Dr. Cheryl Olson was named a “2018 — Top Doctor” in the annual San Diego Magazine “Physicians of Exceptional Excellence” survey.

Dr. Olson received her medical degree at the University of Colorado, Denver Health Sciences Center. After she served her General Surgery internship, she completed her General Surgery residency at the Naval Medical Center in San Diego.

Dr. Olson’s specialty is in General Surgery, and her expertise include Breast Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, and Robotic Surgery.  She is the first general surgeon at Scripps Memorial Hospital to become well-versed in the usage of the robotic surgical system and the first to perform a robotic single incision cholecystectomy.  She uses state-of-the-art personalized care procedures in the care of her cancer patients.

Dr. Olson has over 21 years of medical experience, and she is certified by the American Board of General Surgery.

Education

Naval Medical Center San Diego, General Surgery Residency – 1996

Naval Medical Center San Diego, General Surgery Internship – 1990

University of Colorado, Denver Health Sciences Center, MD – 1989

Hospital Affiliations

Scripps Green Hospital

Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

Board Certifications

American Board of Surgery

Memberships & Associations

American College of Surgeons

San Diego Society of General Surgeons

San Diego Chapter of the American College of Surgeons

Languages Spoken

English