Richard J.
Olson
MD

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Ophthalmologist
Languages
English
Clinical Associate Professor, Medical Education Director for the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
  • Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
  • Department of Pediatrics
  • Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
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Locations

Iowa River Landing
105 East 9th Street
Coralville, IA 52241
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University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
200 Hawkins Drive
Iowa City, IA 52242
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About Richard J. Olson

Being a pediatric ophthalmologist brings out the idealist in me. I love my patients and what I can do to make their lives better. There’s no place I’d rather be than Iowa.
- Richard J. Olson, MD

Related Information

Training and Education

Certifications

American Board of Ophthalmology

Iowa Board of Medical Examiners

National Board of Medical Examiners

Degrees

MD, University of Utah, School of Medicine, Salt Lake City

BA, Music, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah

Residencies

Medical Internship, Ophthalmology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City

Ophthalmology, University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa

Fellowships

Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa

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