In practice for over two decades, Dr. Olsen holds dual board certifications in dermatology and dermatopathology.  As a skin care expert, she has beautifully rejuvenated the skin of thousands of people.

Dr. Olsen is a spokesperson for the American Cancer Society, and a Clinical Assistant Professor at UCLA.  She earned her M.D. at The Ohio State University College of Medicine in Columbus, Ohio, and has served as Chief of Dermatology at St. John's Hospital and Health Center in Santa Monica, CA.

Education:

Undergraduate B.A. - College of St. Mary of the Springs, Columbus, Ohio (1965) Majored in Biology and French.  Summer - University of Laval, Quebec    Lausanne, Switzerland

Post Graduate M.D. -  Ohio State University, Columbus Ohio (1969)  Internship, straight medicine: George Washington University (1969-1970)

Post Doctoral - Residency in Dermatology - University of Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland (1970-1972)

Residency in Dermatology - Wadworth Veterans Adms. UCLA, Los Angeles, California (1972-1973)

Hospital Staff Appointments:

St. John's Hospital & Health Center - Chief of Dermatology (1978-1985, 1995 - Present)

Santa Monica Hospital / UCLA - Mentors Family Practice UCLA residents in Dermatology Training

UCLA Hospital - Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine (Dermatology) / Dermatology consultant / Attending Physician in Dermatology Clinic (4 months a year for 20 years) / Teaches Psychiatry 503 to Freshman Medical Students / Teaching Dental Students at the Veterans Administration Hospital

Membership:

American Medical Association

American Medical Women's Association

American Society of Dermatology

International Society of Dermatology

California Medical Association, Alternate delegate (1995-1997)

Los Angeles Metropolitan Dermatological Society (1984) Past Vice President, Bay District

Los Angeles County Medical Association, Practice Environmental Committee,  Alternate Delegate

Pacific Dermatological Association

Women's Dermatological Society

Additional:

Advisory Planning Committee for Dermatology Foundation, Leadership Society (1999)

Councilor for Los Angeles County Medical Association, Bay District (1987 - 1990)

Consultant at Venice Family Clinic

Spokesperson for American Cancer Society

Teaches Dermatology to Herbal Medicine Practitioners