
Derek R Olson, DO
Internal Medicine
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult 18-64
- Older Adult 65+
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAffiliations
- Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals
About Derek R Olson
About the Provider
Derek Olson, DO, is a board-certified internal medicine physician. Dr. Olson earned his medical degree from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine in East Lansing. He completed his internal medicine residency at Genesys Regional Medical Center in Grand Blanc, Michigan. Dr. Olson's clinical interests include preventive health, diabetes, hypertension, heart disease and weight management.
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Locations
- Corewell Health Internal Medicine - 4444 Kalamazoo Ave SE
- 4444 Kalamazoo Avenue Southeast, Suite 200, Kentwood, MI 49508
- Get Directions
- phone: 616-391-5600
- fax: 616-391-5685
Experience
Education
- Residency: Henry Ford Genesys Hospital, Internal Medicine, 2003
- Internship: Henry Ford Genesys Hospital, 2001
- Medical School: Michigan State University, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), 2000
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine: American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine, 2003
Insurance
- Aetna/Cofinity
- Align Senior Care MI
- BCBS Medicare Advantage Plus Blue
- BCBS PPO
- BCBS Traditional
- Blue Care Network
- Blue Care Network Medicare Advantage
- Blue Cross Complete
- Cigna
- Coventry First Health
- HAP/ASR
- McLaren Commercial
- McLaren Medicaid
- McLaren Medicare Advantage
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Molina Medicaid/MiChild/Marketplace (Health Plus)
- Molina Medicare
- Priority Health Choice Medicaid
- Priority Health HMO/PPO
- Priority Health Medicare Advantage
- Railroad Medicare
- Trinity Health Plan of MI
- UHC/Optum (VA Community Care Network)
- UM Health Plan
- United Health Care Commercial
- United Health Care Dual Complete
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
214 ratings, 68 reviewsCorewell Health is committed to delivering high-quality and compassionate care. These ratings and reviews are transparent patient feedback collected via survey following a provider care experience that asks patients and families about the care they received.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/3/2026
We appreciate his attention to what we are saying and eagerness to help resolve any issue.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/3/2026
He is the best general physician I've ever had! He's very insightful and a caring Doctor. He knows about all of the surgeries and concussions, and damage I've been through in my life and that's very important for me to know that he gives me great care and makes me feel important and is understanding of what I've been through during the course of my life.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/17/2026
Asset to corewell health
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/16/2026
Very caring and knowledgeable Dr. I have the utmost trust in Dr. Olson
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/16/2026
He is easy to talk with and he takes my concerns seriously. He is knowledgeable and kind.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2026
Always a concern for my health
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/1/2026
Took his time o listen to me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/25/2025
He makes you feel at ease
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/20/2025
Professional, competent and listens.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2025
Great Doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/10/2025
So glad I have a new Dr that I really like
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/6/2025
He explores all options for treatment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/6/2025
I trust him with my medical care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/5/2025
Dr. Olson is the perfect internal medicine doctor. He completely fulfills his role as patient advocate and health advisor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/26/2025
He always listens an converse with me about any new problems and any previous ones that are of a. Concern to me.Thorough
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/24/2025
Very thorough and knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2025
He took more to talk with me and less focus on his computer than before
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/4/2025
Highly recommended!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/1/2025
He is very knowledgeable about my background and aware of all of the difficulties I have had to overcome in my life and cares very much for me. I have nothing but great things to say about Dr. Derek Olsen!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/23/2025
Felt like Dr Olson listened to me as to why I was there
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/23/2025
Always good to see Dr. Olson
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/18/2025
He’s compassionate, friendly and listens to me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/18/2025
He really care about people
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/8/2025
Well dr Derek Olson goes beyond his call of duty that is what I love the most about him his politeness his respect is loyalty and just the all around DR that everyone would hope to have as there Doctor he's the best doctor I know anyways
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/4/2025
I said that in the earlier Q: professional knowledgeable clear courteous caring compassionate
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/2/2025
Have been a patient of Dr. Olson’s since I moved here. Feels he knows me and also impressed that he integrates from past visits to current one. Feels safe and trusted.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/30/2025
Dr. Olson has excellent listenting skills and empathy. Seems to know medicine as well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/19/2025
He listens and provides relevant response
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/18/2025
Love him! He is my partner for health information and care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/18/2025
Dr Olson is a fantastic doctor! He’s compassionate, friendly and listens and takes his time
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/15/2025
Easy to talk to and he gives me good answers to any questions I have
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/4/2025
Very friendly, always remembers my name and break down into detail all the information that I need to know and answers any questions or concerns that I have
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/13/2025
Very good doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/29/2025
Dr Olson takes time to talk with his patients and shows compassion and expertise.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/26/2025
He is just a really nice, friendly man
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/25/2025
Todo muy bien,excelente,amo mi consultorio,asi como el laboratorio,muy rapido y muy buena la atencion
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/23/2025
Always listens to any of my concerns and then answers them in language I can understand. He's always looking out for my health concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/14/2025
Kind. Thoughtful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/13/2025
Very prompt about sending me a comment about my lab results.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/11/2025
Outstanding
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/10/2025
Very satisfied
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/2/2025
I appreciate Dr Olson’s approach to my healthcare.. he listens to questions or concerns and responds with recommendations for me to consider.. providing additional resource information.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/1/2025
Empathic and knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/26/2025
I felt he was really interested in what I was saying.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/10/2025
Great service
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/5/2025
He knows my medical needs and what's best to keep me healthy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/30/2025
He’s here for me. I like Dr. Olson continue to do what y’all doing and that’s a great job.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/25/2025
He recognizes that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to the health of the patient. He listens very well and we discuss options for treatment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/24/2025
He listens and explains things in layman's terms. He is always very helpful..Suggests ways to fix the problems..orders lab work.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2025
Dedicated & caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/7/2025
Excellent doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/4/2025
He is very easy to talk to and explains things so you understand.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/2/2025
He is knowledgeable, competent, kind, listens, and explains things very well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/1/2025
Always positive - always willing to listen. Answers MyChart messages and questions quickly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/24/2025
Listening carefully to my concerns
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/14/2025
Listened well assessed my symptoms
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/22/2025
DR Olsen is the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/20/2025
I am very satisfied with Dr Olson and the staff.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/19/2025
It was great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/8/2025
Dr Olson is amazing, truly human and professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/7/2025
Dr Olsen is an easy person to talk to
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/27/2025
Spend more time with clients.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/14/2025
This team,Staff. I have seems to care. And that's very important these days.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/11/2025
Listens, explains where I understand fully
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/9/2025
Dr Olson cares and takes time to listen
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/5/2025
Dr Olson is very knowledgeable and a very nice person and addresses issues
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/29/2025
He reminded us about getting the blood test downstairs. That saved us another trip.