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Dr. Garth Olson, MD

Dr. Garth Olson, MD

Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Garth Olson, MD is an otolaryngology-head and neck surgery specialist in Albuquerque, NM and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA / COLLEGE OF EDUCATION in 1999. He is affiliated with UNM Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 12 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (12 reviews)

Practice

University of New Mexico Albuquerque, NM 87131

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Olson specializes in the areas of Otolaryngology & Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews
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Dr. Olson's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Olson

4.3

12 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Carmen – Dec 17, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 22, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Feb 21, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Danny in PERALTA – Feb 15, 2018
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 people found this helpful
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Martha in Albuquerque, NM – Jul 25, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
15 people found this helpful
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Lst in Mimbres, NM – Apr 30, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Garth Olson, MD is an otolaryngology-head and neck surgery specialist in Albuquerque, NM and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA / COLLEGE OF EDUCATION in 1999. He is affiliated with UNM Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
  • Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Of Arizona / College Of Education

    Medical School, 1999
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology
Otolaryngology
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Self designated 
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Locations

Practice

OfficeUniversity of New Mexico Albuquerque, NM 87131
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Cancer Center Pharmacy1201 Camino de Salud NE Albuquerque, NM 87102
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Office800 Bradbury Dr SE Ste 116 Albuquerque, NM 87106
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • UNM Hospital

    2211 Lomas Blvd NE
    Albuquerque, NM 87106
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    72%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% lower than the national average

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