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Dr. Jeffrey Olson, MD

(Dr. Jeffrey Olson, MD)

(50 Ratings)

Specializes in: Vitreoretinal Diseases (Retina and Vitreous)

University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine (1999)

Professional interests include: uveitis, endocrine diseases (hormone disorders), inflammatory eye disease, and more.

1675 Aurora Court
Aurora, CO 80045

(720) 848-2020

Dr. Jeffrey Olson, MD is a retina specialist in Aurora, CO specializing in vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). He graduated from University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine in 1999 and has 27 years of experience. Dr. Jeffrey Olson, MD is affiliated with Children's Hospital Colorado, UCHealth, University of Colorado Medicine and UCHealth Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center - Anschutz Medical Campus.

Office Locations

12605 E 16th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80045

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University of Colorado Medicine

1675 Aurora Court
Aurora, CO 80045

(720) 848-2020

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Some issues Dr. Jeffrey Olson, MD can help you with:

Eye Problems

Millions of people every year have problems with their eyes. Some of the most common eye problems are refractive disorders, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and cataracts.

Refractive disorders happen when the shape of the eye doesn't let allow someone focus very precisely. They might be myopic (nearsighted), hyperopic (farsighted), or have an astigmatism, which is a focus problem caused by the cornea. Refractive disorders can be corrected by glasses or contacts.

Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the United States. It happens when fluid pressure builds up within the eye and damages the optic nerve. It is treated with medications and surgery.

Diabetic retinopathy is a common complication of diabetes. The retina is tissue at the back of the eye that is filled with numerous, tiny blood vessels. When diabetes damages these delicate blood vessels, they burst or leak, leading to blind spots and blurred vision. Diabetic retinopathy can be treated with laser therapy and surgery, but often vision cannot be restored.

Macular degeneration is common in older adults. The macula is the central part of the retina and is responsible for crisp center vision. Over time, the cells in the macula begin to die, making central vision blurry. An early symptom of macular degeneration is that straight lines appear wavy.

Cataracts happen when the clear lens in the front of the eye becomes cloudy, making things look blurry or faded. They are extremely common in older people. By age 80, more than half of all Americans will have had a cataract. In early stages, prescription glasses and magnifying lenses can help. As the cataracts get worse, surgery to replace the lens may be the best option.

More than just one of the five senses, the eyes are heavily relied upon to communicate, work, and get around every day. It's important to have regular eye exams for vision stays in good shape for years to come.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Jeffrey Olson, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

eye procedures

SCODI of the posterior segment

By Affordability:

intermediate eye exam

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Colorado, Dr. Jeffrey Olson, MD performed more eye procedures, and SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for intermediate eye exam that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeffrey Olson, MD treated as a retina specialist in Aurora, CO during 2012 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey Olson, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	24
doctor visit	352
eye procedures	1573
injections	393
photocoagulation	35
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeffrey Olson, MD treated as a retina specialist in Aurora, CO during 2013 were eye procedures, injections and photocoagulation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey Olson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	309
eye procedures	1858
injections	483
photocoagulation	15

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey Olson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	306
Female	370

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	500
Black	75
Hispanic	55
Asian	27
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	281
From 75 to 84	203
85 and over	100
Less than 65	92

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey Olson, MD in 2013

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	38
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeffrey Olson, MD treated as a retina specialist in Aurora, CO during 2014 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey Olson, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	20
doctor visit	378
eye procedures	2309
injections	638
ultrasound (sonogram)	20

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey Olson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	349
Female	439

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	600
Black	70
Hispanic	60
Asian	34
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	309
From 75 to 84	268
85 and over	112
Less than 65	99

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey Olson, MD in 2014

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	37
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeffrey Olson, MD treated as a retina specialist in Aurora, CO during 2015 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey Olson, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	17
doctor visit	351
eye procedures	2315
injections	720
photocoagulation	24
ultrasound (sonogram)	17

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey Olson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	614
Female	748

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1026
Black	112
Hispanic	120
Asian	64
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	546
From 75 to 84	454
85 and over	192
Less than 65	170

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey Olson, MD in 2015

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	37
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeffrey Olson, MD treated as a retina specialist in Aurora, CO during 2016 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and prophylaxis (preventive treatment).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey Olson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	297
eye procedures	2565
injections	803
photocoagulation	45
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	13

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey Olson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	301
Female	378

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	524
Black	60
Hispanic	55
Asian	21
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	267
From 75 to 84	228
85 and over	114
Less than 65	70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey Olson, MD in 2016

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	38
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeffrey Olson, MD treated as a retina specialist in Aurora, CO during 2017 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey Olson, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	16
doctor visit	238
eye procedures	2486
injections	696
ultrasound (sonogram)	16

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey Olson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	293
Female	362

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	504
Black	66
Hispanic	47
Asian	19
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	239
From 75 to 84	232
85 and over	106
Less than 65	78

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey Olson, MD in 2017

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	39
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeffrey Olson, MD treated as a retina specialist in Aurora, CO during 2018 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey Olson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	185
eye procedures	2455
injections	689

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey Olson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	319
Female	399

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	563
Black	50
Hispanic	56
Asian	25
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	249
From 75 to 84	259
85 and over	127
Less than 65	83

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey Olson, MD in 2018

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	36
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeffrey Olson, MD treated as a retina specialist in Aurora, CO during 2019 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey Olson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	134
eye procedures	2799
injections	886

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey Olson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	317
Female	406

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	576
Black	55
Hispanic	46
Asian	0
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	270
From 75 to 84	250
85 and over	139
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey Olson, MD in 2019

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	34
Dementia	11
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeffrey Olson, MD treated as a retina specialist in Aurora, CO during 2020 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey Olson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	128
eye procedures	2847
injections	1012

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey Olson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	301
Female	383

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	559
Black	40
Hispanic	36
Asian	0
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	277
From 75 to 84	215
85 and over	143
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey Olson, MD in 2020

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	34
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeffrey Olson, MD treated as a retina specialist in Aurora, CO during 2021 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey Olson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	88
eye procedures	3177
injections	1015

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey Olson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	310
Female	409

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	580
Black	45
Hispanic	46
Asian	0
Other	29
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	288
From 75 to 84	245
85 and over	131
Less than 65	55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey Olson, MD in 2021

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	32
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeffrey Olson, MD treated as a retina specialist in Aurora, CO during 2022 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey Olson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	56
eye procedures	3188
injections	1023

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey Olson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	301
Female	389

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	571
Black	38
Hispanic	37
Asian	0
Other	29
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	264
From 75 to 84	255
85 and over	131
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey Olson, MD in 2022

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	30
Dementia	7
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeffrey Olson, MD treated as a retina specialist in Aurora, CO during 2023 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey Olson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	266
eye procedures	3177
injections	1001

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey Olson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	297
Female	413

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	606
Black	26
Hispanic	31
Asian	0
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	277
From 75 to 84	264
85 and over	135
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey Olson, MD in 2023

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	30
Dementia	7
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey Olson, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Jeffrey Olson, MD treated as a retina specialist in Aurora, CO were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

diagnostic imaging	19
doctor visit	231
eye procedures	2562
injections	779
photocoagulation	29
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	19

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey Olson, MD.

**Gender**
Female	391
Male	309

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	53
Asian / Pacific Islander	15
Non-Hispanic White	550
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	49
Other	11

**Age**
85 and over	119
75 to 84	239
Less than 65	69
65 to 74	272

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey Olson, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jeffrey Olson, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	32
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. Jeffrey Olson, MD graduated from University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine in 1999. He completed residency at University of Colorado Denver Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Colorado.

Medical School: University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine (1999)

Residency: University of Colorado Denver Affiliated Hospitals (2003)

Licensed In: Colorado

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Jeffrey Olson, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Children's Hospital Colorado

UCHealth

University of Colorado Medicine

UCHealth Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center - Anschutz Medical Campus

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Jeffrey Olson, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 50 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Jeffrey Olson, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Aurora, CO.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Jeffrey Olson, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.	$49 EYLEA aflibercept injection $49
Genentech USA, Inc.	$45 VABYSMO $45
Genentech, Inc.	$17 NonCovered Product $17
Lilly USA, LLC	$12 HUMALOG $12

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$123

Research Payments

Dr. Jeffrey Olson, MD has received 3 research payments totaling $11,550.

Biography

Dr. Jeffrey Olson's specialty is vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). Dr. Olson is rated 5.0 stars (out of 5) by his patients. His clinical interests include vision problems, macular degeneration, and uveitis. He attended the University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Colorado Denver. He has received professional recognition including the following: Academic Teaching Award 2007 - Department of Ophthalmology, University of Colorado; Team Science Award 2010 - Colorado Clinical and Translational Science Institute; and Rhett Buckler Film Festival Award 2011 - American Society of Retinal Specialists. Dr. Olson is affiliated with Children's Hospital Colorado, UCHealth, and the University of Colorado Medicine.