Bariatric Surgeon Profile - Douglas Olsen, M.D.

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Douglas Olsen, M.D.
2200 Murphy Ave.
Suite B
Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: (615) 342-5840
Fax: (615) 342-5845
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I was one of the first to pioneer laparoscopic general surgery, having developed the American technique of laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

General Information

Percentage of Practice is Bariatrics:	100
Minimum Age for Patients:	14
Maximum Age for Patients:	75
Surgery Types Performed:	RNY (Lap), RNY (Open), Duodenal Switch (Lap), Duodenal Switch (Open), Lap Band, AGB - Other, Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy, Revision
Gall Bladder Removal:	Sometimes. only when clinically indicated

Memberships

ASBS (Regular Member)
SAGES
ABS

Clinical Experience

Laparoscopic Surgery:	20 Years Experience
Bariatric Surgery:	8 Years Experience
Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery:	8 Years Experience

	Planned Start Date	Surgeries Performed To Date		Avg. Currently Done Per Week	Years Experience With This Type	O.R. & Hospital Stay Times
	Planned Start Date	Total Surgeries	Lap-to-Open Conversion	Avg. Currently Done Per Week	Years Experience With This Type	Avg. O.R. Time (hours/minutes)	Avg. Hospital Stay (days)
Roux-en-Y (RNY)
Open		102		<1	8	2 hour(s) 30 minutes	3
Lap		835	<1%	4	8	3 hour(s) 0 minutes	3
LAP-BAND^®
		96			4	1 hour(s) 0 minutes	1
Revisions
Open		18
Lap		9

Additional Experience:

Developed the American technique of laparoscopic cholecystectomy and has been a pioneering force in many other advanced laparoscopic surgeries. Author of numerous text books and journal articles on laparoscopic surgeries.

Education and Training

Medical School:	Rush Medical College – Chicago IL (graduated 1979)
Residency:	Walter Reed Army Medical Center – Washington DC (finished 1984)

Specialized Training:

Name:	Allen Wittgrove & Wesley Clark
Date:	11/2000
Training Covered:	Laparoscopy, Bariatric Surgery

Hospital Affiliations
ObesityHelp.com members selecting Dr. Olsen as their surgeon have posted reviews on the following hospitals:

Centennial Medical Center - Nashville, TN
Centennial Hospital - Nashville, TN

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Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners 
Accurate as of: 02/10/04 (Verified – 02/10/04)
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Licensee Name:      Douglas Ole Olsen	
License Status:     Active	
License Number:     16968	
License Type:       MD	
Address:            2200 Murphy Ave, Ste B	
City, State, Zip:   Nashville, Tennesse  37203 
Orig. License Date: 03/31/1986 (issue date)		
Education:          Rush Medical College
                     Chicago,Illinois
Residency:          Walter Reed Army Medical Center
                     Washington, DC. 

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ASBS Member
(Verified – 02/10/04)

ABS Member
(Verified. Spoke with Lacey H., on 02/10/04.)

SAGES Member
(Verified. Spoke with Anthony Ramsey, on 02/10/04.)

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