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Loren Olson, MD, Psychiatry, Des Moines, IA

Loren A Olson MD

Gay, Lesbian, Transgender Focused


Independent contractor for locum tenens assignments. Independent Medical Examiner in Psychiatry, Public Speaker, Author

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  • 10644 Sharon CircleDes Moines, IA 50310

  • Phone+1 515-201-6797

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Summary

  • Public Speaker: Fitting in is Not Belonging; Male Sexuality Across the Life Span; The Opportunities of Aging; Coming Out in Midlife and Beyond.

Education & Training

  • Maine Medical Center
    Maine Medical CenterResidency, Psychiatry, 1973 - 1976
  • Bryan Medical Center
    Bryan Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 1968 - 1969
  • University of Nebraska College of Medicine
    University of Nebraska College of MedicineClass of 1968

Certifications & Licensure

  • MO State Medical License
    MO State Medical License 2021 - 2025
  • IA State Medical License
    IA State Medical License 1980 - 2023
  • ME State Medical License
    ME State Medical License Active through 1980
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 1973 - 1979
  • Psychiatry
    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Ben Franklin Gold Award Independent Book Publishers Association, 2009
  • Exemplary Psychiatrist National Alliance on Mental Illness, 2005
  • Flight Surgeon U. S. Navy
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Publications & Presentations

Books/Book Chapters

Press Mentions

  • Eating Disorders: Risk Factors, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Outcomes
    Eating Disorders: Risk Factors, Diagnosis, Treatment, and OutcomesDecember 14th, 2020
  • Medical Snake-Oil Salesmen, Misinformation and Mental Health Lessons to Help Us Cope
    Medical Snake-Oil Salesmen, Misinformation and Mental Health Lessons to Help Us CopeOctober 17th, 2020
  • Hugs and Kisses, Deferred: Pandemic Cuts Physical Contact
    Hugs and Kisses, Deferred: Pandemic Cuts Physical ContactApril 8th, 2020
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