


Dr. Heather Olson, MD
Dr. Heather Olson, MD is a pediatric neurologist in Boston, MA and has over 5 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine in 2016. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Brigham and Women's Hospital and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
Department of Neurology
300 Longwood Ave Boston, MA 02115Care Philosophy
These include their primary value ``The needs of the patient come first`` and logo of three interlo..."
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At a Glance
- Areas of ExpertiseDr. Olson specializes in the areas of Epilepsy & Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology. • See board certifications
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- Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Practices at Top Hospital

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About Me
care philosophy
I am grateful for the values instilled in me through my medical education at the Mayo Clinic.These include their primary value ``The needs of the patient come first`` and logo of three interlocking shields representing a model...read more
biography
After medical school training at Mayo Medical School, I did all of my post-graduate training in Boston then came on faculty at Boston Children's Hospital. My clinical focus in on Epilepsy and Neurogenetics/Epilepsy Genetics. I see patients...read morePediatric Neurology
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Mayo Clinic Alix School Of Medicine
Medical School, 2016Boston Children's Hospital, Neurogenetics & Epilepsy Genetics
Fellowship Hospital, 2013Boston Children's Hospital, Epilepsy & Clinical Neurophysiology
Fellowship Hospital, 2012Boston Children's Hospital, Epilepsy & Clinical Neurophysiology|boston Children's Hospital, Neurogenetics & Epilepsy Genetics
Fellowship Hospital, 2012Boston Children's Hospital, Pediatric Neurology
Residency Hospital, 2011Boston Children's Hospital/boston Medical Center, Pediatrics
Internship Hospital, 2009Colby College
Undergraduate School, 2001
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Learn more about medical license public record checkCharacterization of a Novel Variant in Siblings with Asparagine Synthetase Deficiency, 2017-12-20
A Model Program for Translational Medicine in Epilepsy Genetics, 2017-01-06
Cyclin-dependent kinase-like 5 (CDKL5) deficiency disorder: clinical review, 2019-02-23
BRAT1Mutations Present with a Spectrum of Clinical Severity, 2016-06-09
Genetic Forms of Epilepsies and other Paroxysmal Disorders, 2014-09-05
Severity Assessment in CDKL5 Deficiency Disorder, 2019-03-27
Current neurologic treatment and emerging therapies in CDKL5 deficiency disorder, 2021-09-16
A Randomized Controlled Trial of Levodopa in Patients with Angelman Syndrome, 2017-09-25
Cerebral visual impairment in CDKL5 deficiency disorder: vision as an outcome measure, 2021-05-24
Clinical and Functional Characterization of the Recurrent TUBA1A p.(Arg2His) Mutation, 2018-08-07
CDKL5 Deficiency Disorder-Related Epilepsy: A Review of Current and Emerging Treatment, 2022-05-28
Genetic Diagnosis Impacts Medical Management for Pediatric Epilepsies, 2022-10-26
Characterization of theGABRB2associated neurodevelopmental disorders, 2020-12-24
Comparison of evoked potentials across four related developmental encephalopathies, 2023-03-04
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Locations
Department of Neurology
Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 31
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in stroke care and cranial neurosurgery
View all awardsNeurosciences Excellence Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in stroke care and cranial neurosurgery
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
91%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home7% higher than the national average
84%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well9% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 9
hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (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.
90%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home6% higher than the national average
82%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well7% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 10
hospital awardsView 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
78%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well3% higher than the national average
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