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 (259 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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4.9 |
| Provider showed concern |
4.9 |
| Provider explained things clearly |
4.9 |
| Provider discussed treatment options |
4.9 |
| Provider included you in decisions |
5 |
| Likelihood of recommending this provider |
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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 |
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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11/07/2024 |
I like she knew what she was talking and showed she care about my health |
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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 |
I really like and respect Dr. Paul-Olsen Colorectal Surgeon,Terrah. |
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06/16/2024 |
Dr. TPO, improved my entire life |
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05/29/2024 |
I came to Dr. Olson for a second opinion. I still haven't decided whether or not I will switch to her. |
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05/11/2024 |
Dr. Paul Olson is a very caring individual and a great physician. |
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04/21/2024 |
Dr. Paul Olsen is brilliant. |
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04/19/2024 |
Dr. Olson was beyond amazing. So grateful I waited for my appointment to get her help. |
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04/18/2024 |
Good |
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04/02/2024 |
I appreciate that they were Both engaged in the concern of my issue, and explained everything, and wanted to make sure that they'd answered any questions or further concerns. |
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03/18/2024 |
Dr. Paul-Olson is wonderful! She has been the lead person in my care and I appreciate everything about her! |
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03/13/2024 |
Thank you |
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03/12/2024 |
Yes, she was very clear about the surgery as well as her colleges. I felt very good about our discussion. |
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03/09/2024 |
Dr Olson and her whole team are the very best and why I continue to come to Emory! |
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03/04/2024 |
Dr. Olson and aids showed very concern about patient and condition. And treatment that may be necessary for the betterment in all cases. In a very respectful manner while being cordial. |
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03/01/2024 |
My provider is the best of the best |
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02/26/2024 |
Good |
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02/19/2024 |
Dr. Paul Olson : I found to be very professional with the upmost care for the patient condition. Her highly explanation in every detail was clearly understood by the patient treatment. I would recommend her very highly as a Doctor. Also the staff and . Emory Hospital thereat. |
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02/03/2024 |
So impressed! |
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01/29/2024 |
What else can I say? My experience was very comfortable. And I felt confident that I had the right doctor for my problem. |
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01/25/2024 |
Dr Olson is the most caring and loving Dr I have ever had in my life. Makes me feel like I am her only patient. Always is patient and never rushed. Really cares for her patients besides being an excellent Dr. Love her and have recommended her. |
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01/20/2024 |
Both Dr Khan and Dr Olson were good listeners, friendly, informational. There was no waiting between the time I checked in to the time I was taking back to the exam room, and both the physicians came into the exam room quickly, Nice introductions and great eye contact. |
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01/11/2024 |
Dr. Paul Olson is an amazing care provider. In a short description, she saved my life through her thoroughness of care. I cannot say enough good things about her as a physician and a wonderful human being. |
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12/30/2023 |
The doctor listened to everything I told her with great attention and concern about my problem and looked for alternatives for me |
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12/28/2023 |
She is very good. |
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12/15/2023 |
Of course, I recommend it to others |
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12/02/2023 |
I could not have received better service. |
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11/23/2023 |
Dr. Olsen Is great. |
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11/18/2023 |
Dr TPO is very thorough in explaining everything about what I need to know. |
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10/30/2023 |
Took time to explain my condition and what further steps can be persuaded. |
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10/29/2023 |
Dr. Paul Olson was very polite, thorough about explaining my medical condition, and very compassionate to me. I had a Great experience with Dr. Paul Olson. |
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10/28/2023 |
Dr Paul Olson's positive attitude puts me at ease about my health. |
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10/21/2023 |
We both really liked Dr Paul-Olson. |
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10/20/2023 |
Dr. Olson is amazing! |
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10/01/2023 |
Dr. Paul Olsen is an outstanding physician! She thoroughly discusses your concerns. I would recommend her to friends and family! |
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09/30/2023 |
Dr. Paul Olsen is my favorite provider ever. Always so helpful. She and the resident, Dr. Mannis, ask all the right questions and are great listeners. They made a stressful situation much less stressful. I left the office feeling all my concerns were answered and my fears alleviated. Always thankful for this doctor and her staff. |
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09/21/2023 |
Dr Terrah Paul Olson was excellent. She listebed, took time with me, explained before & during exam. Discussed as much as possible w/o test result information (happening next week). |
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09/09/2023 |
Dr. Paul-Olson was lovely! I was referred to her by my gastroenterologist and this was my first visit. She was compassionate, professional and thorough. We came up with a plan of action together. I really appreciated her concern and treating me with respect. |
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09/07/2023 |
Dr Paul-Olsen was Absolutely great and so caring |
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09/04/2023 |
I've found each encounter with Dr Olsen to be very above average. She listens, provides advice-feedback, and completely satisfies my needs / questions . |
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08/26/2023 |
Dr. Paul-Olson is wonderful! |
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08/24/2023 |
Dr Olson is the most caring Dr.I always feel like I am her only patient.She is always caring and patient and loving. |
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08/12/2023 |
Dr. Paul Olson was awesome! |
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07/22/2023 |
Everything was super nice |
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07/05/2023 |
Dr. Olson was awesome! She explained the procedure very thoroughly including the what and why she was doing it and what it entailed. She also went over possible complications and what to do. She even helped me schedule it at the best possible time for me. |
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07/02/2023 |
One of best medical specialists I've worked with in my life highly trustworthy and transparent, and very knowledgeable. (FYI - I've had many, many specialists since I was young - from Mayo Clinic to Emory to many others in GA and IL Dr Paul Olson is among the very best!!!) |
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07/01/2023 |
Excellent |
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06/28/2023 |
Dr. Olson very knowledgeable & pleasant. Put me at ease about plan of care. |
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06/28/2023 |
Dr Olson is the most caring and loving Dr.Always cares and is so concerned about me. |
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06/24/2023 |
She is an OUTSTANDING physician and person! |
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06/20/2023 |
I really appreciate Dr Paul Olsen's professionalism and humanity. I would recommend her to anyone. She's a gem! |
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05/29/2023 |
Very good coverage of all issues associated with upcoming / planned surgery |
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05/20/2023 |
Very good |
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05/08/2023 |
Dr. Paul Olsen is great |
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01/27/2023 |
She listened to my problems and made suggestions for future test for me |