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:

Annual Well Woman Exam

The doctor was willing to spend time talking and helpful in some new health challenges I have that will be addressed by another specialist in a couple of weeks.

Miscarriage Care

Dr. Lechner approaches all of my visits with care, sensitivity- makes sure I know what to expect and processes afterwards so I always understand my options and where I’m at whether it’s pregnancy related or just wellness visits.

IUD Insertion / Removal

She did a phenomenal job explaining everything and with the whole procedure. I'd give her 5 stars if I didn't have to wait so long.

Annual Well Woman Exam

Dr Kaminski is so personable and caring.

Pap Smear

Dr Adams is amazing, as always. He has a way of making you feel very comfortable and at ease. He is very detailed with all of his guidance.

Annual Well Woman Exam

Wonderful team. Efficient and calming. I was highly anxious and Kristy and Carrie were both very good at calming me down. Very happy with my care

Annual Well Woman Exam

Caring, high quality, professional, efficient. Took time and listened

Annual Well Woman Exam

Everyone was very nice and attentive. Dr. Givens explained what he was going to do and listened to my concerns. He has a calming personality that puts me at ease.

Gynecological Exams

Dr Simmons is energetic and knowledgeable. She is also very thorough.

Annual Well Woman Exam

Dr Travis is knowledgeable in her field and answers all my questions in a manner in which I understand.

Breast Exam

Extremely professional. Discussed treatment plan and allowed me to ask questions and genuinely listened to my concerns and thoughts.

Annual Well Woman Exam

Elizabeth was very nice and thorough. I would have given my review 5 stars, except the nursing staff seemed rushed, not organized, and generally annoyed with their jobs. This is not the usual experience I have during my annual appointments.

Annual Well Woman Exam

Loved Dr VanBuren!

Annual Well Woman Exam

Friendly staff and I admire Dr. Roberts.

Annual Well Woman Exam

Professional, concise, great bedside manner, answered everything in an easy to understand way.

Hysteroscopy

This practice gives such good quality of care. They listen, follow up and are so kind to individual needs.

Post-Partum Appointment

Dr Cobb is always wonderful to work with. He gives honest answers and helps create care plans based on my needs and what our family desires!

Annual Well Woman Exam

Great doctor. Very knowledgeable. I know that I always get great information/advice about my health.

STI Testing / Treatment

I always have a great experience with the office staff and especially with Joanne Beecher-Van Horn, she is literally the best. However, I wish someone would have called me to let me know my copay was going to be $245. I recently got laid off and had to scrabble to find short term insurance coverage which I know is not the greatest coverage but I had no idea my visit was going to be SO expensive. I unfortunately can't afford that right now and I appreciate that the office accepts payment plans but it was definitely a shock to hear that amount when I checked in. That would have been a lot for me even when I had a job let alone now that I am unemployed.

IUD Insertion / Removal

Pleasant doctor and staff staff who do their utmost to make the experience pain-free.