Dr. David Erik Olson M.D.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
2940 Squalicum Pkwy Suite 203 Bellingham WA, 98225About
Dr. David Olson is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Bellingham, WA. Dr. Olson specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Olson is a unique dental specialist who can provide emergency medicine, perform general surgery and give anesthesia. These medical doctors are the only type of medical care specialist who can administer anesthesia, besides anesthesiologists. Typical procedures performed by Dr. Olson are tooth extractions, especially wisdom teeth, corrective jaw surgery, cleft palate surgery and reconstructive surgery after an injury. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons can also perform dental work including placing dental implants. These surgeons might also deal with conditions of sleep apnea, oral cancers and more.
Education and Training
University of Minnesota Medical School 1998
Provider Details
Treatments
- Hearing Loss
- Ear Infection
- Swimmer's Ear
- Deviated Septum
- Ear Wax
- Tonsillitis
- Outer Ear Infection
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