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Dr. Nathan Parke Olafsen, MD

Accepting New Patients
Specializes in: Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine
University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine (2012)
Professional interests include: herniated disc, musculoskeletal problems, stress fractures, and more.
12634 Olive Boulevard Department Orthopaedic Surgery
Saint Louis, MO 63141

Dr. Nathan Parke Olafsen, MD is a pediatric physiatrist in Saint Louis, MO specializing in pediatric rehabilitation medicine. He graduated from University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine in 2012 and has 13 years of experience. Dr. Nathan Parke Olafsen, MD is affiliated with WashU Medicine, Shriners Children's, BJC HealthCare, Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital, Washington University in St. Louis (WUSTL), Barnes-Jewish Hospital and WashU Medicine.

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Office Locations

12634 Olive Boulevard Department Orthopaedic Surgery
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 996-8099
(314) 996-8132
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4400 Clayton Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63110
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WashU Medicine

4921 Parkview Place Suite 6a
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 514-3500
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4921 Parkview Place Suite: 6b
Saint Louis, MO 63110
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WashU Medicine

5114 Midamerica Place Suite 1c
Saint Louis, MO 63129
(314) 747-2823
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5114 Midamerica Plaza Suite: 1c
Saint Louis, MO 63129
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Barnes-Jewish Hospital

5201 Midamerica Plaza Suite: 1500
Saint Louis, MO 63129
(314) 514-3500
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Some issues Dr. Nathan Parke Olafsen, MD can help you with:

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Nathan Parke Olafsen, MD in 2023

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

Top 25%

By Volume:

major joint aspiration
major joint injection

In 2013, Dr. Nathan Parke Olafsen, MD performed more major joint aspiration, and major joint injection procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Missouri.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nathan Parke Olafsen, MD treated as a pediatric physiatrist in Saint Louis, MO during 2017 were injections, aspiration, nerve block and pain management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nathan Parke Olafsen, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 15
doctor visit 58
injections 27
nerve block 12
pain management 12
spinal procedures 12

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathan Parke Olafsen, MD.

Gender
Male 52
Female 67
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 97
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 57
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathan Parke Olafsen, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nathan Parke Olafsen, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 47
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 21
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 29
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nathan Parke Olafsen, MD treated as a pediatric physiatrist in Saint Louis, MO during 2018 were injections, aspiration, nerve block and pain management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nathan Parke Olafsen, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 136
diagnostic procedures 15
doctor visit 348
injections 198
nerve block 62
pain management 62
spinal procedures 62

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathan Parke Olafsen, MD.

Gender
Male 180
Female 237
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 349
Black 48
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 206
From 75 to 84 106
85 and over 24
Less than 65 81

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathan Parke Olafsen, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nathan Parke Olafsen, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 70
High Cholesterol 52
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 27
Dementia 7
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nathan Parke Olafsen, MD treated as a pediatric physiatrist in Saint Louis, MO during 2019 were injections, aspiration, nerve block and pain management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nathan Parke Olafsen, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 208
diagnostic procedures 19
doctor visit 360
injections 273
nerve block 50
pain management 50
spinal procedures 50

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathan Parke Olafsen, MD.

Gender
Male 173
Female 288
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 386
Black 52
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 236
From 75 to 84 129
85 and over 19
Less than 65 77

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathan Parke Olafsen, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nathan Parke Olafsen, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension 67
High Cholesterol 50
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 26
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 7
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 25
Dementia 6
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nathan Parke Olafsen, MD treated as a pediatric physiatrist in Saint Louis, MO during 2020 were injections, aspiration, nerve block and pain management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nathan Parke Olafsen, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 173
diagnostic procedures 34
doctor visit 286
injections 245
nerve block 56
pain management 56
spinal procedures 56

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathan Parke Olafsen, MD.

Gender
Male 186
Female 251
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 357
Black 61
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 239
From 75 to 84 105
85 and over 31
Less than 65 62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathan Parke Olafsen, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nathan Parke Olafsen, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 29
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 31
Dementia 6
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nathan Parke Olafsen, MD treated as a pediatric physiatrist in Saint Louis, MO during 2021 were injections, aspiration, pain management and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nathan Parke Olafsen, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 171
diagnostic procedures 26
doctor visit 348
injections 226
nerve block 44
pain management 55
spinal procedures 55

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathan Parke Olafsen, MD.

Gender
Male 161
Female 267
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 366
Black 46
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 224
From 75 to 84 97
85 and over 29
Less than 65 78

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathan Parke Olafsen, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nathan Parke Olafsen, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 64
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 7
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 28
Dementia 7
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nathan Parke Olafsen, MD treated as a pediatric physiatrist in Saint Louis, MO during 2022 were injections, aspiration, diagnostic procedures and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nathan Parke Olafsen, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 161
diagnostic procedures 30
doctor visit 278
injections 179
nerve block 18
pain management 18
spinal procedures 18

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathan Parke Olafsen, MD.

Gender
Male 145
Female 197
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 276
Black 41
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 11
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 165
From 75 to 84 105
85 and over 34
Less than 65 38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathan Parke Olafsen, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nathan Parke Olafsen, MD treated during 2022 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 68
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 21
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 20
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 25
Dementia 5
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nathan Parke Olafsen, MD treated as a pediatric physiatrist in Saint Louis, MO during 2023 were injections, aspiration, nerve block and pain management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nathan Parke Olafsen, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 149
diagnostic procedures 13
doctor visit 279
injections 186
nerve block 17
pain management 17
spinal procedures 17

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathan Parke Olafsen, MD.

Gender
Male 123
Female 198
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 276
Black 29
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 159
From 75 to 84 102
85 and over 28
Less than 65 32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathan Parke Olafsen, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nathan Parke Olafsen, MD treated during 2023 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 70
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 18
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 27
Dementia 4
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2017 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nathan Parke Olafsen, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Nathan Parke Olafsen, MD treated as a pediatric physiatrist in Saint Louis, MO were injections, aspiration, pain management and spinal procedures.

aspiration 144
diagnostic procedures 22
doctor visit 279
injections 190
nerve block 37
pain management 38
spinal procedures 38

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2017 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathan Parke Olafsen, MD.

Gender
Male 145
Female 215
Ethnicity
Black / African American 39
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 301
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 0
Other 1
Age
75 to 84 92
85 and over 23
Less than 65 57
65 to 74 183

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathan Parke Olafsen, MD From 2017 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nathan Parke Olafsen, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 2
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 24
Asthma 8
Osteoporosis 14
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 27
Atrial Fibrillation 10
Cancer 11
Dementia 5

Education & Training

Dr. Nathan Parke Olafsen, MD graduated from University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine in 2012. He completed residency at University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Board Certification: Sports Medicine and has a state license in Missouri.

Medical School: University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine (2012)

Residency: University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals (2016)

Board Certification: Board Certification: Sports Medicine

Licensed In: Missouri

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Nathan Parke Olafsen, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

WashU Medicine
Shriners Children's
BJC HealthCare
Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital
Washington University in St. Louis (WUSTL)
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
WashU Medicine

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Nathan Parke Olafsen, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Flexcare, MultiPlan, MHBP, United Healthcare Select Plus, United Healthcare Select, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, Great-West Healthcare Open Access, United Healthcare EPO, United Healthcare Choice Plus, United Healthcare Choice, Blue Choice, Aetna QPOS, Great-West Healthcare POS, Great-West Healthcare PPO, Health Alliance HMO, Aetna Open Access HMO, Great-West Healthcare HMO, Rockport Healthcare Group, Hannibal Regional PHO, Aetna Medicare HMO, TRICARE, Decatur Memorial Hospital, Coventry, Anthem, Best Doctors, Aetna Managed Choice POS, Aetna Select, Aetna Choice POS, Aetna HMO, CIGNA Open Access POS, Aetna US Access, CIGNA Open Access Plus HMO, Aetna National Advantage Program, Coventry HMO, CIGNA Network, CIGNA PPO, MO HealthNet, CIGNA POS, CIGNA HMO, CorVel, CIGNA EPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, Aetna Open Access Managed Choice, Aetna Open Access Elect Choice, Aetna Choice POS II, AARP, Medicare Advantage, TriWest, Blue Cross Blue Shield Missouri - Regular or Traditional, CoxHealth, Coventry PPO, Coventry National Network PPO, USA Managed Care Organization, Health Alliance POS, Health Alliance PPO, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Navigate, Medicare, Medicaid, Quality Health Management, Humana, Cigna, First Health, HealthLink PPO, Beech Street, HealthLink POS, HealthLink Open Access, HealthLink HMO, Aetna Elect Choice, HFN, United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), Community Partners Health Plans, CIGNA Open Access Plus POS, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, CIGNA Network Open Access, CIGNA PPO Plus, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Care Management Resources (CMR), Aetna Affordable Health Choice PPO, Advantra Option 1 HMO/POS (Aetna Medicare), Union Pacific Railroad Employee Health System, Freedom Plus PPO-Missouri (Aetna Medicare), Aetna CVS Health (MO Marketplace Exchange), Freedom PPO-Missouri (Aetna Medicare), Aetna Open Choice (PPO), Aetna Medicare Open Access POS, Health Alliance Medicare POS, Kansas Advantra Freedom PPO (Aetna Medicare), VA HealthCare Choice Program, BJC Center of Excellence - Consociate Health, Verify Insurance Acceptance With Practice, Illinois Department of Public Aid (IDPA/HFS), Advantra Silver HMO (Aetna Medicare), Advantra PPO (Aetna Medicare), Essence Advantage HMO, Health Alliance (IL Marketplace Exchange), HealthScope Benefits, Inn (Orscheln Industries Health Plan), Gold Advantage (Aetna Medicare), Aetna Health Network, Essence Advantage Select HMO, Advantra Complete PPO Illinois (Aetna Medicare), Aetna Health Network Option, BJC HealthSolutions, Aetna Medicare Open Access HMO, Health Alliance Medicare HMO, Advantra Option 2 HMO (Aetna Medicare), Essence Advantage Plus HMO and Gold Dual Core HMO Missouri (Aetna Medicare).

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Nathan Parke Olafsen, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA Flexcare
MultiPlan
MHBP
United Healthcare Select Plus
United Healthcare Select
United Healthcare PPO
United Healthcare POS
Great-West Healthcare Open Access
United Healthcare EPO
United Healthcare Choice Plus
United Healthcare Choice
Blue Choice
Aetna QPOS
Great-West Healthcare POS
Great-West Healthcare PPO
Health Alliance HMO
Aetna Open Access HMO
Great-West Healthcare HMO
Rockport Healthcare Group
Hannibal Regional PHO
Aetna Medicare HMO
TRICARE
Decatur Memorial Hospital
Coventry
Anthem
Best Doctors
Aetna Managed Choice POS
Aetna Select
Aetna Choice POS
Aetna HMO
CIGNA Open Access POS
Aetna US Access
CIGNA Open Access Plus HMO
Aetna National Advantage Program
Coventry HMO
CIGNA Network
CIGNA PPO
MO HealthNet
CIGNA POS
CIGNA HMO
CorVel
CIGNA EPO
Aetna Medicare PPO
Aetna Open Access Managed Choice
Aetna Open Access Elect Choice
Aetna Choice POS II
AARP
Medicare Advantage
TriWest
Blue Cross Blue Shield Missouri - Regular or Traditional
CoxHealth
Coventry PPO
Coventry National Network PPO
USA Managed Care Organization
Health Alliance POS
Health Alliance PPO
United Healthcare
United Healthcare Navigate
Medicare
Medicaid
Quality Health Management
Humana
Cigna
First Health
HealthLink PPO
Beech Street
HealthLink POS
HealthLink Open Access
HealthLink HMO
Aetna Elect Choice
HFN
United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice)
Community Partners Health Plans
CIGNA Open Access Plus POS
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
CIGNA Network Open Access
CIGNA PPO Plus
Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
Care Management Resources (CMR)
Aetna Affordable Health Choice PPO
Advantra Option 1 HMO/POS (Aetna Medicare)
Union Pacific Railroad Employee Health System
Freedom Plus PPO-Missouri (Aetna Medicare)
Aetna CVS Health (MO Marketplace Exchange)
Freedom PPO-Missouri (Aetna Medicare)
Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
Aetna Medicare Open Access POS
Health Alliance Medicare POS
Kansas Advantra Freedom PPO (Aetna Medicare)
VA HealthCare Choice Program
BJC Center of Excellence - Consociate Health
Verify Insurance Acceptance With Practice
Illinois Department of Public Aid (IDPA/HFS)
Advantra Silver HMO (Aetna Medicare)
Advantra PPO (Aetna Medicare)
Essence Advantage HMO
Health Alliance (IL Marketplace Exchange)
HealthScope Benefits, Inn (Orscheln Industries Health Plan)
Gold Advantage (Aetna Medicare)
Aetna Health Network
Essence Advantage Select HMO
Advantra Complete PPO Illinois (Aetna Medicare)
Aetna Health Network Option
BJC HealthSolutions
Aetna Medicare Open Access HMO
Health Alliance Medicare HMO
Advantra Option 2 HMO (Aetna Medicare)
Essence Advantage Plus HMO
Gold Dual Core HMO Missouri (Aetna Medicare)

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Nathan Parke Olafsen, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Nathan Parke Olafsen, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Saint Louis, MO. 

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Biography

Dr. Nathan Olafsen is a specialist in pediatric rehabilitation medicine. Clinical interests for Dr. Olafsen include sciatica (sciatic nerve pain), radiculopathy (nerve root disorder), and stress fractures. He is rated highly by his patients. He graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine. His training includes a residency program at a hospital affiliated with the University of Washington. Dr. Olafsen's professional affiliations include Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital, St. Louis Children's Hospital, and WashU Medicine. According to BJC HealthCare, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in Saint Louis, MO.

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