Cheryl Olson, MD

A general surgeon, Dr. Cheryl Olson specializes in surgical oncology, including cancers of the breast, colon, stomach, skin and pancreas. She also performs highly specialized treatment for intra-abdominal cancers known as hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC). Additionally, she has significant expertise in advanced minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic surgical techniques. Dr. Olson performs robotically-assisted single site surgery for gallbladder removal.

Dr. Olson is committed to the highest standard of patient care, as exemplified by her selection as one of San Diego’s “Top Doctors” in 2006 and 2007.

Specialties

  • Surgery

Areas of Expertise

  • Breast Surgery
  • General Surgery
  • Laparoscopic Surgery
  • Robotic Surgery

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Surgery, Surgery, 1997

Medical Education

  • University of Colorado, Denver Health Sciences Center, MD, 1989

Internships

  • Naval Medical Center San Diego, General Surgery, 1990

Residencies

  • Naval Medical Center San Diego, General Surgery, 1996