RobertFrancisOlszewskiJr.MD

Anesthesiology • Philadelphia, PA

Pediatric Anesthesiology

Assistant Professor of Clinical Anesthesiology

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Office
3401 N Broad St.
Department of Anesthesiology
Philadelphia, PA 19140
Phone+1 215-707-3326

Summary

Dr. Robert Olszewski Jr. is based in Philadelphia, PA and specializes in anesthesiology with a subspecialty in Pediatric Anesthesiology. He earned his medical degree in 2009 from Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, where he also completed his residency in Anesthesiology at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, and fellowship in Pediatric Anesthesiology at Nemours A.I. duPont Hospital for Children following completion of internship at the Reading Hospital and Medical Center in Reading, PA.

He is currently an anesthesiologist at Temple University Hospital, Fox Chase Cancer Center, and Jeanes Hospital and serves as Assistant Clinical Professor at Temple University.

Dr. Olszewski served on the Board of Directors of the American Society of Anesthesiologists from 2008 to 2024, is Past President of the Delaware Society of Anesthesiologists. (Having served as President 2023-2024) and serves as Vice President of Professional Affairs of the Pennsylvania Society of Anesthesiologists (2025-Present).

He has published several articles in his field and has received honors, including the Medical Student Education Award from Thomas Jefferson University in 2013. His education and career are marked by his extensive involvement in both clinical practice and academic research in anesthesiology.

Education & Training

Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/Nemours Children's Health, WilmingtonFellowship, Pediatric Anesthesiology, 2013 - 2014
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUHResidency, Anesthesiology, 2010 - 2013
Tower HealthInternship, Transitional Year, 2009 - 2010
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson UniversityClass of 2009
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUHPost-Doctoral Fellowship, Anesthesiology, 2009
University of PennsylvaniaNo Degree, Biochemistry, Introduction to Archaeology, and Spanish for the Healthcare Professional, 2003 - 2005
Montgomery County Community CollegeNo Degree, Accounting and Business Management, 2002 - 2002
West Chester UniversityNo Degree, Biology, 2001 - 2002
Saint Joseph's UniversityB.S., Biology, 1996 - 2000

Certifications & Licensure

PA State Medical License 2013 - 2026
DE State Medical License 2014 - 2025
American Board of Anesthesiology Anesthesiology
American Board of Anesthesiology Pediatric Anesthesiology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Medical Student Education Award, Department of Anesthesiology Thomas Jefferson University, 2013
High Honors in Anesthesiology Sub-internship Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, 2008
High Honors in Clinical Imaging in Family Medicine 2008
High Honors in Family Medicine Clinical Clerkship 2008
Nominated for High Honors in Obstetrics/Gynecology Clinical Clerkship 2008
High Honors in Ophthalmology Clinical Clerkship 2007
High Honors in Urology Clinical Clerkship 2007
Premedical Honor Society, Alpha Epsilon Delta 1996
Eagle Scout Rank Boy Scouts of America, 1991
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

7 citations
Diagnosing cancer in the symptomatic patient.
Brooke Salzman, Kathleen M. Lamb, Robert F. Olszewski, Amber S Tully, James S. Studdiford
Primary Care. 2009-12-01
28 citations
A novel cell immunoassay to measure survival of motor neurons protein in blood cells
Stephen J. Kolb, Amelie K. Gubitz, Robert F Olszewski, Elizabeth Ottinger, Charlotte J. Sumner
BMC Neurology. 2006-02-01

Abstracts/Posters

Surprisingly low levels of cortisol in patients during posterior spine fusion. Does it signify a pathological adrenal suppression?
Olszewski R.F., Petrie M., DiCindio S., Dabney K., and Theroux M, Pediatric Anesthesiology; Society for Pediatric Anesthesia, American Academy of Pediatrics, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, 1/1/2014
Utilizing Skin Temperature Measurements to Assess Efficacy of Epidural Analgesia in a T6 Paraplegic Parturient.
Olszewski, R., Baratta, J, Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology 45th Annual Meeting, San Juan, Puerto Rico, 1/24/2013
General Anesthesia for Patients with Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva: A Review of 42 Cases.
Kilmartin, E., Olszewski, R., Grunwald, Z., Kaplan, F., Nussbaum, B, Pediatric Anesthesiology; Society for Pediatric Anesthesia, American Academy of Pediatrics, Las Vegas, NV;, 1/14/2013
Poster Discussion: “Effects of Tidal Volume, Ventilation Rate, and Oxygen Flow on Delivered FIO2 During Manual Ventilation with a Resuscitation Bag.”
Smith, T., Olszewski R.F., Maguire, D.P., Anesthesiology, Washington, DC, 1/1/2013
Hemodynamic Instability In a Patient on an Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitor Undergoing Spine Surgery: A Challenging Case Series.
Olszewski, R.F., Heitz, J.W., International Anesthesia Research Society, Boston, MA, 1/18/2012
Comparison of Side-Effects with Extended Release Epidural Morphine and Other Analgesic Modalities. Abstract
Kathleen M. Colfer, M.S.N, RN-B.C., Kishor Gandhi, M.D,, M.P.H., Robert F. Olszewski, BS, Deborah A. Colli, B.S.N, RN-BC, and Eugene R. Viscusi, M.D., American Society of Anesthesiologists ASA Annual Meeting, 1/1/2008
Extended Release Epidural Morphine (EREM) Significantly Reduces Reliance on Parenteral Opioids and Pump Technology after Total Joint Arthroplasty.
Kishor Gandhi M.D. M.P.H., Kathleen Colfer M.S.N, R.N., B.C., Robert F. Olszewski, Jr., B.S., Steven Schaefer, B.A., and Eugene Viscusi M.D., American Society of Anesthesiologists ASA Annual Meeting, 1/1/2008
Who Speaks for the Homeless? My Brother's House, a Shelter that Houses the Most Challenging Cases Involving Mental Illness and Substance Abuse. Poster Presentation
Olszewski RF and Fiorelli M, Bridging the Gaps Conference, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, 1/1/2006
Novel Cell Immunoassay to Measure Survival of Motor Neurons Protein in Blood Cells.
Kolb S.J., Gubitz A.K., Olszewski R.F., Ottinger E., Sumner C.J. , Fischbeck K.H., and Dreyfuss G., BMC Neurology, 1/1/2006
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Professional Memberships

American Medical Association - AMA
Member
American Society of Anesthesiologists - ASA
Member