Craig Olson, MD

University	Degree	Focus	Graduated
The University of Iowa (Education)	Other Degree	Other	2003

Institution	Focus	Year
Residency - University of Texas Southwestern	General Surgery	2008
Internship - UT Southwestern Medical Center	General Surgery	2004
Fellowship - Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas	Colon & Rectal Surgery	2009

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Review by Anonymous on May 28, 2026 -

Baylor Scott & White Colon and Rectal - Waxahachie - 2360 N Interstate 35E Ste 310

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Comment - “ It was quick and easy... ”

It was quick and easy

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“It was quick and easy...”

It was quick and easy

Anonymous 05/28/2026

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Review by Anonymous on April 21, 2026 -

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Comment - “ I was able to talk with Dr Olson... ”

I was able to talk with Dr Olson. He listened and was very easy to talk to about my concerns. I would recommend him to my friends or family.

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“I was able to talk with Dr Olson...”

I was able to talk with Dr Olson. He listened and was very easy to talk to about my concerns. I would recommend him to my friends or family.

Anonymous 04/21/2026

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Review by Anonymous on February 11, 2026 -

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Comment - “ Very ecxelente service... ”

Very ecxelente service

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“Very ecxelente service...”

Very ecxelente service

Anonymous 02/11/2026

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Review by Anonymous on February 03, 2026 -

Baylor Scott & White Colon and Rectal - Waxahachie - 2360 N Interstate 35E Ste 310

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Comment - “ The doctor made an uncomfortable... ”

The doctor made an uncomfortable visit comfortable with a gentle bedside manner. I was nervous about this type of exam. The nurses and front desk were very friendly and sociable.

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“The doctor made an uncomfortable...”

The doctor made an uncomfortable visit comfortable with a gentle bedside manner. I was nervous about this type of exam. The nurses and front desk were very friendly and sociable.

Anonymous 02/03/2026

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Review by Anonymous on January 14, 2026 -

Baylor Scott & White Colon and Rectal - Waxahachie - 2360 N Interstate 35E Ste 310

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Comment - “ Bowel obstructive surtgery.It we... ”

Bowel obstructive surtgery.It went well.

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“Bowel obstructive surtgery.It we...”

Bowel obstructive surtgery.It went well.

Anonymous 01/14/2026

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Review by Anonymous on May 28, 2026 -

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Comment - “ Referred my husband... ”

Referred my husband

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“Referred my husband...”

Referred my husband

Anonymous 05/28/2026

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Review by Anonymous on April 15, 2026 -

Baylor Scott & White Colon and Rectal - Waxahachie - 2360 N Interstate 35E Ste 310

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Comment - “ He is very thorough and thoughtf... ”

He is very thorough and thoughtful. He explained everything about the surgery I'm having.

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“He is very thorough and thoughtf...”

He is very thorough and thoughtful. He explained everything about the surgery I'm having.

Anonymous 04/15/2026

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Review by Anonymous on February 10, 2026 -

Baylor Scott & White Colon and Rectal - Waxahachie - 2360 N Interstate 35E Ste 310

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Comment - “ Dr. Olson in my opinion is compe... ”

Dr. Olson in my opinion is competent, thorough, methodical, and listens well.

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“Dr. Olson in my opinion is compe...”

Dr. Olson in my opinion is competent, thorough, methodical, and listens well.

Anonymous 02/10/2026

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Review by Anonymous on January 27, 2026 -

Baylor Scott & White Colon and Rectal - Waxahachie - 2360 N Interstate 35E Ste 310

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Comment - “ Every person is so nice... ”

Every person is so nice

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“Every person is so nice...”

Every person is so nice

Anonymous 01/27/2026

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Review by Anonymous on July 26, 2025 -

Baylor Scott & White Colon and Rectal - Waxahachie - 2360 N Interstate 35E Ste 310

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Comment - “ I was treated with the most up m... ”

I was treated with the most up most respect with Doctor Olson and the entire staff. Doctor Olson explained everything about my visit to where I could understand what I needed done.

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“I was treated with the most up m...”

I was treated with the most up most respect with Doctor Olson and the entire staff. Doctor Olson explained everything about my visit to where I could understand what I needed done.

Anonymous 07/26/2025

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Colon & Rectal Surgeon - General

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Baylor Scott & White Colon and Rectal - Waxahachie

Baylor Scott & White Texas Surgical Specialists - Waxahachie

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Nathan Ludwig, MD - Internal Medicine Physician, Surgeon

Elizabeth Hamilton, MD - Preventive Medicine Physician, Registered Nurse, Surgeon

Jessica Kruger, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

Elizabeth Kao, MD - Internal Medicine Physician, Surgeon

Hilary Andrews, FNP - Nurse Practitioner

Emily Blocksom, RD - Dietetic Technician, Registered

Vijay Muraliraj, MD - Colon & Rectal Surgeon, Surgeon

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