Dr. Cheryl Olson, MD
Dr. Cheryl Olson, MD is a general surgeon in La Jolla, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Colorado School of Medicine in 1989. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas and Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. She is accepting new patients.
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9850 Genesee Ave Ste 660 La Jolla, CA 92037Make an Appointment
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Dr. Cheryl Olson, MD is a general surgeon in La Jolla, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Colorado School of Medicine in 1989. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Scripps...read moreGeneral Surgery
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University Of Colorado School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1989
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- Recipient of 3
hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
95%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home7% higher than the national average
90%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well8% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 15
hospital awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
View all awardsGastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
81%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well5% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 26
hospital awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery
View all awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
79%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well3% higher than the national average
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