Alan G. Olson, MD

• About
  • Specialties: Occupational Medicine

  • Board Certified:
    • American Board of Family Practice
    • Certified AME (Aviation Medical Examiner) for the FAA
    • Certified DOT Medical Examiner on the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners

  • Gender: Male
  Biography
  I started at ACMC-Redwood Falls (now CentraCare - Redwood) in October 1992 and practiced in family medicine for over 28 years. I believe strongly in the importance of rural health care and appreciate the role each person plays in the health of individuals - especially employers. After retirement from family medicine in early 2021, I have been providing DOT and FAA exams at the New London Clinic and have now transitioned to the Willmar Clinic as part of the Occupational Medicine team.
  Education
  • College
    University of Minnesota of Duluth, Duluth, MN
  • Medical School
    University of Minnesota, Duluth School of Medicine, Duluth, MN
  • Residency
    Family Medicine, Cedar Rapids Family Practice Program, Cedar Rapids, IA
• Areas Of Interest

  As an Aviation Medical Examiner (AME), Dr. Olson is authorized to conduct airman physical examinations for First, Second and Third Class Medical Certificates. He is also authorized to issue the combined Medical-Student Pilot Certificate. Professional pilots need a valid medical certificate to fly, much like professional truck drivers need a current DOT certificate. Certification exams are required every 6 or 12 months, depending on the type of flying the pilot is doing. Private pilots are seen every 2 or 5 years, depending on their age. There is a second option for medical assessment available to private pilots where they can see their primary care doctor instead of an Aviation Medical Examiner (AME), but you must have been seen by an AME at least once for initial certification. Dr. Olson is happy to serve as a resource if there are any questions regarding flying or aviation medicine related questions.

  Dr. Olson is the only clinical partner who currently provides this service within the CentraCare system.

  To schedule an FAA exam with Dr. Olson contact Occupational Medicine at 320-231-5054 or email us at Central.Occhealth@centracare.com.