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Dr. Wayne Olan
Interventional and Endovascular Neurosurgeon
Dr. Wayne Olan is the director of Interventional and Endovascular Neurosurgery at the GW Medical Faculty Associates/GW Hospital and is an associate professor at The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences.
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About Dr. Wayne Olan
Wayne Olan, MD, serves as the director of Interventional and Endovascular Neurosurgery at the GW Medical Faculty Associates/GW Hospital and is an associate professor at The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. He also serves as a consulting physician to the National Institutes of Health.Board-certified in Radiology, Dr. Olan's clinical and research interests involve the endovascular treatment of cerebrovascular disorders, including the treatment of cerebral aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, and the treatment of stroke. He performs aneurysm coiling, extra-cranial and intra-cranial artery stenting, embolization of AVM, and embolization of head/neck tumors. In addition he has interests in the interventional treatment of spinal disorders.
Dr. Olan has published extensively on minimally invasive spinal interventions, endovascular treatments, and cervical abnormalities. His lectures instruct on minimally invasive spinal techniques and he is involved in the development of many devices in the spinal arena. He also publishes and lectures on cerebrovascular abnormalities, especially revascularization, and stroke prevention and treatment.He is a member of many professional societies including the Radiological Society of North America, American College of Radiology, American Medical Association, Medical Society of District of Columbia, American Society of Neuroradiology, and American Society of Spine Radiology.He completed his training in Radiology and fellowship training in Neuroradiology with subspecialty training in Interventional Neuroradiology.
Dr. Olan is a member of many professional societies, including the Radiological Society of North America, American College of Radiology, American Medical Association, Medical Society of District of Columbia, American Society of Neuroradiology, and American Society of Spine Radiology.
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Podcasts Featuring Dr. Wayne Olan
VI Episode #569
From new techniques to evolving best practices–are you up to date with the latest developments in carotid artery stenting? In this episode, Dr. Wayne Olan, Interventional Neuroradiologist and the director of Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery at George Washington University joins Dr. Michael Barraza for a discussion on the latest innovations and evolving techniques in carotid artery stenting.
MSK Episode #76
What sets apart those who are good from those who are great? This episode of Backtable MSK features a profound discussion on leadership and legacy with Dana Dunleavy, MD, Wayne Olan, MD, and David Tilton. Dr. Olan, Director of Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery at George Washington University Medical Center, and David Tilton, a former Navy SEAL and current business and racing professional, share their unique experiences and insights surrounding perseverance in success.
MSK Episode #28
In this episode, guest host and interventional radiologist Dr. Dana Dunleavy interviews neurointerventional radiologist Dr. Wayne Olan about growing neuroIR and IR through a neurosurgery department. Wayne serves as the Director of Interventional and Endovascular Neurosurgery at George Washington University Medical Center.
VI Episode #358
In this episode, guest host and interventional radiologist Dr. Dana Dunleavy interviews neurointerventional radiologist Dr. Wayne Olan about growing neuroIR and IR through a neurosurgery department. Wayne serves as the Director of Interventional and Endovascular Neurosurgery at George Washington University Medical Center.
Articles Featuring Dr. Wayne Olan
MSK
Buffalo Bills’ safety Taylor Rapp, Dr. Dana Dunleavy, and Dr. Wayne Olan discuss the Q-Collar’s effectiveness in the NFL and beyond. The Q-Collar is a “seatbelt for the brain” that protects players from traumatic brain injuries caused by rapid acceleration and deceleration of the brain upon a hard hit.
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