Keith Olson, DO
Regional medical director
My specialties:
- Family medicine
- Geriatric medicine
- Osteopathic medicine
Professional interests:
- Preventive medicine
- Geriatrics
Effective September 2018, I have assumed the interim role of Regional Medical Director for Allina Health Urgent Care and Everyday Clinics. Unfortunately, I have reduced my patient care time to only Monday's at this time.
I am a family medicine physician with certification in family medicine, geriatrics and health care management. I have recently completed a Master of Health Administration degree and am the Regional Medical Director for the Southwest region of Allina Health clinics.
Specialty/focus: Family medicine
Best part of my work: To care for the whole patient, not just one condition.
Why I became a physician: My interest in medicine began when I worked as a hospital orderly during high school. I was captivated by the mix of science, compassion, hands-on care and lifelong learning.
What I tell my friends and family: Eat healthy, exercise regularly, establish good sleep habits, get regular medical and dental care and avoid use of alcohol and tobacco products.
How I spend my free time: With family, especially my wife, three children and three granddaughters, canoeing, biking and traveling.
What patients say about me: The greatest compliment I received from a patient was that she felt like she was the only patient I had to care for.
Credentials
- DO
Board-certified specialties
- Family medicine
- Osteopathic medicine
Specialties
- Geriatric medicine
Personal interests
- Biking
- Canoeing
- Family activities
- Photography
- Traveling
- Walking
Educational institutions
- Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
Memberships
- Amer College of Physician Executives
- Amer Osteopathic Association
- American College of Healthcare Executives
- American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians
- Minnesota Osteopathic Medical Society
Internships
- South Bend Osteopathic Hospital
Years of experience
- 39
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Major health plans we participate in
- Allina Health | Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
- HealthPartners
- Medica
- PreferredOne
- SelectCare/LaborCare
- UCare
- UnitedHealthcare
Other health plans we participate in
- Medicaid/Medicare
- Aetna
- America's PPO
- First Health/Coventry
- CIGNA
- Humana
- Hennepin Health (formerly Metropolitan Health Plan)
- PrimeWest
- South Country Health Alliance
- United Behavioral Health
- Wisconsin Physician Services (WPS)