Hanna Olson, PA-C
Physician Assistant
My specialties:
- Cancer (surgical oncology)
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Professional interests:
- Inpatient management
- Post-operative care
Practice philosophy: Patient centered care.
What are you passionate about and why? Cancer is a small moment in a big life journey and I am passionate about getting to know a patient for more than just their diagnosis. Recovery is rewarding when there are goals and quality of life to look forward to. For me, it is a privilege to keep the patient at the center of their care.
If you weren't a health care provider, what would you be? Florist
Why did you become a provider? When did you know this was the career for you? My career started in bedside nursing. It was here that I developed a love of one-to-one patient care and specifically the operating room.
What is something you have learned from your patients? Encountering patients from all walks of life is one my favorite parts of my practice. Each day I get to learn new ways that my patients choose to live their lives fully.
What is one of the challenges of this career you enjoy? And why? Cancer is scary but having a good team in place makes it so much easier. I enjoy being one of the many players that can put patients at ease.
What is your personal health goal? To stay mobile for as many decades as I can.
What is the best thing you've done for your health or the best health advice you've received? Go outside everyday.
Credentials
- PA-C
Specialties
- Cancer (surgical oncology)
Personal interests
- Camping
- Gardening
- Rock climbing
Educational institutions
- Augsburg University
Current licenses and certifications
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Years of experience
- 5
Hospital affiliations
- Abbott Northwestern Hospital
- Mercy Hospital
- Abbott Northwestern – WestHealth
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Major health plans we participate in
- Allina Health | Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
- HealthPartners
- Medica
- PreferredOne
- SelectCare/LaborCare
- UCare
- UnitedHealthcare
Other health plans we participate in
- Medicaid/Medicare
- Aetna
- America's PPO
- First Health/Coventry
- CIGNA
- Humana
- Hennepin Health (formerly Metropolitan Health Plan)
- PrimeWest
- South Country Health Alliance
- United Behavioral Health
- Wisconsin Physician Services (WPS)