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Kirstina Olson, MD
Orthopedic Surgery • Foot Orthopedic SurgeryChief, Foot and Ankle Surgery- Telehealth Visits
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Kirstina Olson, MD
Orthopedic Surgery • Foot Orthopedic SurgeryChief, Foot and Ankle Surgery- Telehealth Visits
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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
My expertise
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Foot Orthopedic Surgery
- Foot and Ankle Orthopedic Surgery
- Foot and Ankle Surgery
- Ankle Orthopedic Surgery
- Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle Surgery
Conditions
- Osteochondral Lesions
- Foot Fracture
- Ankle Fracture
- Achilles Tendon Tear
- Hammer Toe
- Bunion
- Ankle Sprain
- Ankle Arthritis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
Treatments
- Arthroscopy of Ankle
Locations
My research
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- March 25, 20265 out of 5 Stars
Friendly, informative, visit with excellent time management.
- March 24, 20265 out of 5 Stars
It all went smoothly. I was able to schedule a surgery easily. I would have liked to have page 1-3 of the DMV form to get a temp handicapped sticker for my car.
- March 12, 20264.9 out of 5 Stars
Dr Olson was super helpful and informative about the reasoning behind her recommendations.
- March 10, 20265 out of 5 Stars
Initially I was seen by the resident who then conferenced with the surgeon. It was a bit confusing as the surgeon's plan was more progressive than the resident's but it was all straightened out at the end as well as in the clinical notes
- March 5, 20265 out of 5 Stars
Dr. Olson was/is an excellent surgeon, and she took great care of me. Although my face time with Dr. Olson was brief, I felt like I was in really good hands. I also really enjoyed my appointments with Stephen Johnson; he made me feel at ease when I first came into the clinic with my fractured ankle. He walked me through the steps, was very patient and informative.
- February 27, 20261.7 out of 5 Stars
Was rushed an not personal and seemed as though she had not prepared at all for my appointment
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