Denise M Olson

Denise M Olson, MD

Overall patient rating:

Book Appointment Durham Women’s Clinic

Languages Spoken By This Provider:

English

Accepts New Patients

Telehealth Appointments Not Available

Durham Women’s Clinic: Durham

209 East Carver Street
Durham, NC 27704
Phone: (919) 471-2273 Fax: (919) 479-0881

Education

Residency: Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke’s Medical Center

Medical School: Michigan State University College of Human Medicine

Undergraduate School: Western Michigan University

Hospital Affiliations

Duke Regional Hospital

Dr. Olson grew up near Grand Rapids, Michigan. She received her BS degree at Western Michigan University and then attended Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, where she was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. Her obstetrics and gynecology residency training years were done at Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke’s Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, where she served as Administrative Chief Resident. Dr. Olson was recently awarded the Department of Biological Sciences Alumni Achievement Award from the College of Arts and Sciences of Western Michigan University. Dr. Olson joined the Durham Women’s Clinic in 1993.

Dr. Olson practices office gynecologic care, including office gynecologic procedures. She has enjoyed caring for women and their daughters throughout her many years at Durham Women’s Clinic.

Dr. Olson has two grown sons, two dogs and four “granddogs”. Her interests outside of medicine include tennis, gardening, piano, travel, fossil hunting, reading, and genealogy.

Patient Reviews

Overall patient rating for UWH of The Carolinas:

Pre-Operative Evaluation

Dr Larrabee and the other staff members took time to truly care for me. Explaining things to me and setting my mind at ease. I really appreciated the way he made sure my questions were answered before moving forward.

OB Care

Courtney took the time to answer my questions and was very thorough with my exam and any of my concerns.

Breast Exam

Short wait time in lobby area after arrival. Clean patient bathroom. Easy check in. Polite staff. Doctor was very caring and gave good attention to my concerns. Good outside parking. Clean building.

Annual Well Woman Exam

I always enjoy catching up with Dr Wein. The office staff is pleasant and professional

Dilation and Curettage (D&C)

I absolutely love Dr Devine. She is amazing and always makes me feel so comfortable!

Blood Draw

Dr Reeves is empathetic and wise. I trust him completely

Annual Well Woman Exam

Dr Clark takes her time with you and really seems concerned about my health.

Annual Well Woman Exam

Dr. Vera is always very pleasant and answers my questions without making me feel foolish. I appreciate her patience and explanations. She is a thoughtful, kind person

Follow-up Visit (Problem / Complication)

Going to the OB/GYN is not something to look forward to. But every time I visit Dr. Richardson both she and her nurse Denise treat me with kindness, caring, and professionalism. My questions are always answered and Dr. Richardson is very knowledgeable about my medical problem. I find this medical practice to be a very caring place, from the person who checks me in to the one who checks me out.

Annual Well Woman Exam

Dr. Taavon was professional and thorough. He made me feel like I was the most important patient in the office.

Annual Well Woman Exam

The exam was painless and she was very personable

OB Care

Dr. Fraley was very calm and patient. She gave some additional options for why I had certain symptoms and sent for additional bloodwork to confirm that these issues were not something to be concerned about. She did kind of rush out the door after my appt, but I was the last appt of the day.

Gynecological Problem Visit

Dr. Roberts is awesome. She treats me as a human being and not just a patient. She listens and collaborates with me to determine the best course of treatment.

Endometrial Biopsy

A wonderful experience from yhe front staff, nursing. Dr Veazey is an excellent provider,very caring an compassionate. She an her team explained everything that was going on during the visit an the procedure upcoming.

Endometrial Ablation

From the receptionist to the exam room. Every person whom I have come in contact with demonstrates courtesy and professionalism. Dr. Sapp has excellent bedside manners and she shows how much she cares about her patients. I never feel rushed and she answers any questions that I asks.

Annual Well Woman Exam

Friendly staff & Dr. Taavon is great

Annual Well Woman Exam

Dr. Walsh is thorough, friendly, and personal. She makes me feel very at ease during my visits.

Annual Well Woman Exam

It's a very relaxing environment. And, everyone is extremely kind and professional.

Routine Pregnancy / Prenatal Appointment

Jessica was really great! Very nice and gentle and had a great personality. That was my first time meeting her. Would recommend to meet with her more often

Annual Well Woman Exam

Dr. Anya always makes me feel comfortable. She is very caring.