Terrah Olson, MD
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RoleColon and Rectal Surgery
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Specialty
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Practicing Since2017

Rating: 4.9 out of 5 (198 ratings)
Board certified in general surgery and colorectal surgery, Terrah Paul Olson, MD, treats patients with colon, rectal and anal cancer, and other gastrointestinal diseases including anorectal disease, hemorrhoids, inflammatory bowel disease and pelvic floor disorders. She also performs colorectal cancer screenings, screening and diagnostic colonoscopies, and minimally invasive surgery for diverticulitis. She joined Emory Healthcare in 2017.
Dr. Paul Olson completed medical school and her general surgery residency at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. During her residency, she did two 18-month fellowships at UW, the first with mentor Richard Halberg, PhD, working on the characterization of a novel mouse model of colorectal cancer using small animal colonoscopy, and the second with mentor Margaret L. Schwarze, MD, MPP, studying issues associated with surgical decision making, conflict in the ICU, advance directives, and end-of-life care. Her fellowship in colon and rectal surgery was done at the University of Chicago Medical Center.
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| Provider explained things clearly |
4.9 |
| Provider discussed treatment options |
4.9 |
| Provider included you in decisions |
4.9 |
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05/26/2025 |
Excellent service throughout my entire appointment |
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05/25/2025 |
100% on point and so kind. She heard my concerns and frankly my fear and worked with me. She even provided a solution I hadn't realized was available and it will accommodate my concerns/anxiety about future care. |
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05/12/2025 |
I am repeatedly amazed at the level of care and comfort Dr. Paul Olson provides on such an anxiety-bringing type of procedure. She is amazing at making me feel comfortable. |
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05/06/2025 |
Dr Paul-Olsen has been amazing from the first moment we met! She's an excellent provider! |
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05/03/2025 |
I have terrible anxiety around doctors/hospitals and Dr Paul Olsen was not only kind and reassuring but also very efficient, explained everything thoroughly and answered all my questions. I know I'm in good hands for my next visit, thank you SO much. |
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04/24/2025 |
Dr. Olsen as always was very professional but showed me the patient much empathy.She never makes me feel rushed and spends time answering all my questions.She always has an encouraging smile.She honestly has been my BEST Physician.I feel very fortunate to have been referred to her.I feel she has orchestrated my " journey with colon cancer" to the upmost and I have done well.I am very grateful to her. |
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04/19/2025 |
Doctor listen to all my concerns and gave an honest reply and recommended. Excellent bedside manner. |
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03/27/2025 |
Dr Paul-Olsen is the best. |
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03/20/2025 |
Dr. Paul-Olson is always on top any issue and takes her time to answer questions. |
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03/13/2025 |
Dr. Terran Jean Paul Olson is great Excellent experience |
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03/10/2025 |
AMAZING SURGEONAMAZING HUMAN BEINGSo grateful for Dr Paul-Olsen's professionalism, compassion, medical expertise, and dedication to her field of medicine and to those entering the field/specialty. I look forward to my visits with hershe has such a calming effect when she enters the room bringing a sense of healing both in body and mind |
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03/05/2025 |
Dr Paul Olsen is so personable, knowledgeable, and considerate. |
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02/25/2025 |
Dr. Paul-Olson was fantastic. So down to earth and personable, and providing very real responses in discussing my condition and options for treatment, |
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02/14/2025 |
Dr Paul Olsen showed great concern for my comfort and well being. She was knowledgeable, offered great advice, and I was greatly relieved after the visit. |
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02/11/2025 |
Dr. Olson has excellent people skills,she was very polite and concerned about my problem . |
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02/08/2025 |
I've already referred my Boss to her. She's an EXCELLENT Surgeon! |
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02/06/2025 |
Dr Olson is the most caring and loving Dr I have had ever. So grateful for her. |
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02/02/2025 |
She is a wonderful doctor with excellent bedside manor |
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02/01/2025 |
We had a great experience with Dr. Olson and staff, we feel very confident of our son's upcoming procedure and that this is the right course of treatment for him right now. We will recommend Dr. Olson |
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01/21/2025 |
Excellent |
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01/19/2025 |
Dr.Terrah Paul Olsen is amazing, and very personal! She has so much empathy and understanding. |
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12/24/2024 |
Dr Paul Olson is FANTASTIC and one of the top 2 best health care providers I've ever had the pleasure of WORKING WITH. She always explains everything thoroughly and allows me to PARTNER in my Healthcare decisions, instead or being talked to, or have pertinent information withheld unless specifically asked. BRAVO!! |
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11/26/2024 |
Dr. Paul Olson is fantastic! Really took the time to listen and answered all of our questions and concerns. |
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11/07/2024 |
I like she knew what she was talking and showed she care about my health |
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11/07/2024 |
Dr Olson is the most caring and loving Dr I have ever had.She makes me feel like I am her only patient. Wouldn't go to anyone else. |
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11/03/2024 |
The Dr put me at ease with an uncomfortable subject. She explained every aspect of treatment. |
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10/29/2024 |
Dr Olson is truly a wonderful Doctor - smart and patient and engaging |
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10/28/2024 |
Dr Olson was very professional and made me feel at ease the whole conversations I've had with her she's a very good doctor and I would highly recommend her to anyone |
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10/27/2024 |
Dr. Paul Olson was awesome |
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10/24/2024 |
Dr Olson was fabulous |
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10/21/2024 |
Dr. Paul Olson's manner with patients is one of the best I've ever encountered, in 20 years of chronic illness. |
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10/18/2024 |
Dr. Terrah Paul Olson was patient, excellent listener, friendly, very knowledgeable, informative and the best bed side manners of Most doctors Ive seen. Most importantly she Used she knew exactly what to say to ease my anxiety. She is an excellent doctor. |
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10/16/2024 |
Amazing experience |
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09/23/2024 |
Amazing experience with the provider! Very caring and made me feel extremely comfortable |
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09/22/2024 |
Excellent! |
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09/01/2024 |
Dr. Olson provided good next steps to help find the cause of my issue. |
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08/28/2024 |
I have seen Dr. Paul-Olson for a well-care procedure and for surgery, prior to this visit. She is exceptional in her professionalism and approachability. |
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08/22/2024 |
THe doctor is apprantly very busy and it is had to get a followup apptment |
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08/20/2024 |
The Doctor was extremely professional and thorough. I appreciated her soooo much! |
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08/15/2024 |
I love Dr. Paul Olson. She is caring concerned about your health. She always has a positive attitude and she lifts you up even when you are in great pain. I highly recommend her. |
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08/10/2024 |
Dr. Paul Olsen is the best. Anna, the resident, was very personable. Great bedside manner all around. |
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08/06/2024 |
Dr Paul-Olson and her PA exceeded my expectations. One of the best experiences I've ever had with both the doctor and her PA. |
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07/20/2024 |
Dr. Paul is a top professional. Kind, concerned with a maximum of knowledge in the branch of medicine that she professes..... she is an excellent professional..... |
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07/13/2024 |
Good |
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07/11/2024 |
Dr. TJPO, IS THE BOMB |
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06/30/2024 |
Dr. Paul Olsen was very attentive to my issues and very professional about all my options. |
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06/16/2024 |
Dr. TPO, improved my entire life |
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06/16/2024 |
I really like and respect Dr. Paul-Olsen Colorectal Surgeon,Terrah. |