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Dr. Tait Olaveson, DO

Dr. Tait Olaveson, DO

General Surgery*

Dr. Tait Olaveson, DO is a general surgeon in Idaho Falls, ID. He is affiliated with Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 13 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (13 reviews)

Locations

Steele Lake Specialty

Steele Lake Specialty3200 Channing Way Ste A206 Idaho Falls, ID 83404
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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Olaveson is affiliated with Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center Idaho Falls, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Olaveson specializes in the area of General Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top HospitalPatient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Low Wait TimesPatients are usually seen in 10 minutes or less.

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Dr. Olaveson's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Olaveson

4.1

13 ratings, 12 with a written review
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 04, 2022
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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
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Sep 05, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Penny in Idaho falls, ID – Aug 06, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Idaho Falls, ID – May 23, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Shirley in Rigby,ID – Feb 24, 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
Helpful
Rigby, IDA. – Dec 13, 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
Helpful
Kimberly Fullmer in Idaho Falls, ID – Nov 14, 2017
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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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Federal Way, WA – Aug 19, 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
Helpful
Sabrina U in Idaho Falls Idaho – Aug 14, 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Rexburg, ID – Jul 12, 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
Helpful
Alyss Morgan in Rigby, ID – May 16, 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
Helpful
Shelley Idaho – May 09, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

Serve each patient with compassion, kindness, loyalty and respect, with a commitment to offer care that will improve the lives of those I treat.

biography

Dr. Tait Olaveson earned a Bachelor of Science degree in biology with a minor in chemistry from the University of Utah and his medical degree at the College of Osteopathic Medicine at Oklahoma State University in Tulsa, OK. He completed his General...read more
  • General Surgery

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  • Oklahoma State Medical Center: Tulsa

    Residency Hospital
  • Ok

    Internship Hospital
American Osteopathic Association®
American Osteopathic Board of Surgery®
General Surgery
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center

    3100 Channing Way
    Idaho Falls, ID 83404
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

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

    3% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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