By Robert C. Olson, D.P.M.
Heel pain is the most common new patient complaint seen in the typical foot and ankle practice. Many people refer to heel spurs as their problem. Although patients may have a spur, the vast…
Robert C. Olson, DPM
Fellowship-Trained: Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Surgery
Specialties: Ankle and Foot
Dr. Robert Olson is a surgeon who is fellowship-trained in reconstructive surgery and care for the foot and ankle. Dr. Olson began practicing at Carolina Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Center in 2002.
After completing his bachelor's degree in biology at Missouri Southern State College in Joplin, Missouri, Dr. Olson received his medical degree at Des Moines University in Des Moines, Iowa. After medical school, he underwent a residency in podiatric surgery at West Houston Medical Center in Houston, Texas. While there, Dr. Olson also completed his fellowship in reconstructive ankle and foot.
Dr. Olson is certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and board-qualified in Foot and Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery.
When he is not seeing patients, Dr. Olson enjoys spending time with his wife and children, playing golf, mountain biking, traveling, and skiing.
About
Undergraduate
Missouri Southern State College, Joplin, MO, 1994
Medical School
Des Moines University, Des Moines, IA, 1998
Residency, Podiatric Surgery
West Houston Medical Center, 1998-2001
Fellowship, Reconstructive Foot and Ankle
West Houston Medical Center, 2001-2002
Certifications
American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery
Board-Qualified, Foot and Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery
Professional Memberships
American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
American Podiatric Medical Association
North Carolina Foot & Ankle Society
Honors
Pi Delta National Podiatric Honor Society, University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences
Earl Kaplan Award for Academic and Clinical Excellence, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
Medical Interests
Adult & Pediatric Deformity Correction
Ankle Arthroscopy
Ankle Arthritis / Instability
Bunions
Fractures
Hammertoes
Heel Pain
Contact Information
2345 Court Drive
Gastonia, NC 28054
United States
- Phone:704-865-0077
- Fax:704-867-6401
Patient Reviews
- “Everyone has been so kind and helpful. Whenever I have a question, they are quick to respond. I had surgery and had some concerns and everyone there was terrific. Thank you.”– Gail J.Patient Rating:
Published Articles
By Robert C. Olson, D.P.M.
It is estimated that 25,000 people sprain their ankle every day in the United States. Approximately 85% of these injuries are a rolling in or inversion of the ankle. Typically…