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Kirstina Olson, MD
Podiatry • Orthopedic SurgeryChief, Foot and Ankle Surgery- Telehealth visits
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Kirstina Olson, MD
Podiatry • Orthopedic SurgeryChief, Foot and Ankle Surgery- Telehealth visits
- Insurance plan information
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About me
Dr. Kirstina Olson is an orthopedic surgeon and chief of foot and ankle surgery at the UCSF Orthopaedic Institute. She treats all conditions of the foot and ankle, including arthritis, bunions, flat feet, tendon disorders and fractures, and performs surgeries ranging from minimally invasive procedures to complex reconstructions. Her goal is to offer treatment options that enable patients to regain a high level of function and improve their quality of life.
In her research, Olson has studied tendons and how to stimulate healing. She has also investigated flatfoot reconstruction surgeries and the use of implants to repair fractures of the foot.
Olson earned her medical degree at the University of Southern California. She completed a residency in orthopedic surgery at University of Chicago Medicine, followed by a foot and ankle fellowship at OrthoCarolina's world-renowned Foot & Ankle Institute.
Olson is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Medical Women's Association, American Orthopaedic Association's Emerging Leaders Program, American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society and Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society.
Education & training
Board certification
- Orthopaedic Surgery, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Fellowship
- Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgery, OrthoCarolina Foot and Ankle Fellowship Program
Residency
- Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Chicago
Internship
- Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Chicago
Degree
- MD, Keck School of Medicine at USC
Academic title
- Clinical Professor
My expertise
Specialties
Conditions
- Broken Foot
- Broken Ankle
- Achilles Tendon Injury
- Hammertoe
- Hallux Valgus
- Ankle Sprain
- Ankle Arthritis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Peroneal Tendon Injury
Treatments
- Ankle Arthroscopy
Locations
My research
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- August 18, 20265 out of 5 Stars
Dr.Kristina Olsen smart pleasant and knowledgeable.
- August 16, 20264.8 out of 5 Stars
Dr Olson was professional, kind, patient and gave good advice and recommendations
- August 16, 20265 out of 5 Stars
Dr. Kirstin's Olson was excellent in this appointment. She was empathetic and respectful of the pain I was in - not horrible or unbearable, but very uncomfortable and quality-of-life diminishing, nevertheless - and clearly and succinctly explained what options were available for pain relief and structural remediation SHORT OF SURGERY. So helpful! This office visit was managed so much more professionally than the podiatry visit I'd recently had at a NON-UCSF clinic.
- August 12, 20263.1 out of 5 Stars
Did not achieve a rapport with the provider- felt the provider was rushing. left appointment feeling discouraged and not wanting that provider for my treatment.
- July 30, 20265 out of 5 Stars
Dr Olson is very kind
- July 23, 20265 out of 5 Stars
I found it especially important to have the My Chart Follow-up Notes of our meetings to refer to and for review!
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