Dr. Tait Dell Olaveson

Dr. Olaveson did a great surgery getting my gall bladder removed. He was very prompt with bed side manners, but that didn't bother me too much since as a surgeon I get it that he has a lot of demanding things ok his mind and just wants to do a thorough job. His nurses were the absolute best and were so sweet and thoughtful and held my hand through everything. I work at the hospital and was informed thay Dr. Olaveson and Summers are great surgeons to go to and they were right! Dr. Olaveson did a great surgery getting my gall bladder removed. He was very prompt with bed side manners, but that didn't bother me too much since as a surgeon I get it that he has a lot of demanding things ok his mind and just wants to … More

Performed a routine colonoscopy on a family member and ‘pushed too hard’ (his own words at their follow up appointment). One emergency surgery, two different hospitalizations and eight weeks of a nurse coming to their home for twice daily wound care later, he couldn’t even offer an apology, simply a celebration that he’d spared her from having a colostomy bag. Performed a routine colonoscopy on a family member and ‘pushed too hard’ (his own words at their follow up appointment). One emergency surgery, two different hospitalizations and eight weeks of a nurse coming to their home for twice daily … More

Performed a routine colonoscopy on a family member and ‘pushed too hard’ (his own words at her follow up appointment). After her emergency surgery for bowel perforation, his celebration in post op was that he had spared her the burden of a colostomy bag. She was readmitted to the hospital after discharge due to major infection. She spent eight weeks with a nurse coming to the house twice a day for wound care. No apology was ever offered. I would never trust Dr Olaveson

Dr Olaveson consulted my husband about his long standing double hernia and recommended surgery. But he also reviewed with him an additional problem and coached him on how to treat it without surgery. He did the hernia surgery and was very thorough with directions for wound care and what to do and not do as he healed. He was very helpful with my concerns and also has kept me well informed so that I can efficiently help with his healing. Dr Olaveson consulted my husband about his long standing double hernia and recommended surgery. But he also reviewed with him an additional problem and coached him on how to treat it without surgery. He did the hernia surgery and was … More

Dr o Removed my gall bladder, did a wonderful job, thank you

Gall Bladder surgery for my husband. He is excellent and takes fantastic care of his patients.

Ended up having to have multiple surgeries beacuse of this surgeons mistakes. Go to a more experienced surgeon.

Dr. Has a very dry & questionable bedside manner. He almost acts as if you as the patient are a burden to him there is no since of emergency to help find answers or a path forward. The nurses on the 3rd floor almost act as if they are intimidated or scared to call him because they say he is a grump! Not ok !

I ended up having to have multiple hernia surgeries because he did a poor job. After having the third one done by another surgeon it is clear that he is careless and inexperienced. Go somewhere else if you want it done right the first time.

He makes it a point to ask if all of my questions have been answered every time we’ve seen him. He explained the surgery very thoroughly to me and has also been very thorough at all of my follow up visits.

Would recommend Dr. Olaveson, very nice enviroment, staff is very helpful and Dr. answered all my concerns.

I would recommend Dr. Tate Olaveson. He is personable, knowledgeable and explains conditions thoroughly.

Information about the surgery was helpful and courtesy was excellent.

If I can leave zero Stars I would! When I asked if Dr olaveson would put my daughter on antibiotics after surgery he said she wouldn't get an infection. She did! When we finally got to his office, post was spewing out of her belly. His bedside manner was horrible! He didn't give her an option for anything to try to reduce the pain as he squoze her belly, he didn'ti rrigate it either. Instead of using a sterile instrument, he used the wooden end of a Q-tip to shove the packing into her open wound

Dr. Olaveson is a remarkable surgeon and really cares about his patients. He takes the time to listen to your concerns and answered everyone of my questions. He really takes the time to explain everything to you and truly makes an effort to make sure all your needs are met. I would recommend Dr. Olaveson to every family member and friend.

I had been experiencing abdominal pain for some time, about two weeks. I saw multiple physicians in the span of three weeks with blood tests, ultra sounds and a CT scan. Nothing was shown in these so a HIDA scan was recommended. The HIDA scan showed a non functioning gal bladder, one surgeon disagreed with the scan saying it was not working the day of the scan. Dr. Olaveson looked at all the work done and got me in the next day to have my gal bladder removed to finally releive me of the pain

I will very likely recommend Dr. Olaveson to others. He was kind, thoughtful and to the point.

Dr. Olaveson removed my gall bladder on an emergency basis and is a fine caring surgeon using the most modern technology. I was up and around in just a few hours and on my way to good health. I can highly recommend him.