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Dr. Eric J. Olafsson, MD

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(261 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Pulmonology

University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (1999)

Professional interests include: bronchoscopy, sleep apnea, emphysema, and more.

3200 Pleasant Valley Road
West Bend, WI 53095

(262) 836-7300

Dr. Eric J. Olafsson, MD is a pulmonologist in West Bend, WI specializing in adult pulmonology. He graduated from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in 1999 and has 27 years of experience. Dr. Eric J. Olafsson, MD is affiliated with Medical College of Wisconsin, Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Regional Health Network, Froedtert West Bend Hospital and Froedtert West Bend Hospital - West Bend.

Office Locations

3200 Pleasant Valley Road
West Bend, WI 53095

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Some issues Dr. Eric J. Olafsson, MD can help you with:

Asthma

Asthma is a chronic lung disease where the tissue and airways of the lungs become extremely sensitive to certain substances. When these substances are breathed in, the lungs become inflamed. The muscles around the airways tighten and squeeze the lungs, and passages within the lungs swell and tighten. The airways themselves produce mucus, which further clogs the tightened, swollen airways. A person having an asthma attack finds it very difficult to breathe, and a severe attack can even be fatal.

Asthma affects people of all ages, but people with asthma are most often diagnosed as children. Symptoms can include wheezing, a tight feeling in the chest, shortness of breath, and coughing. Some people have mild symptoms all the time, and some people have no symptoms at all, but everyone with asthma is susceptible to occasional severe attacks or flare-ups of symptoms when they are exposed to triggers. Triggers vary widely but can include:

Allergens (dust mites, pet fur, mold, pollen, grass)
Irritants (smoke, pollution, dust, chemicals)
Viral infections
Physical activity, especially outdoors
Certain medications or chemicals in foods (aspirin, sulfites)

Treatment for most asthma patients involves three steps. Patients learn what their asthma triggers are and avoid them. They take a daily control medication, usually an inhaled corticosteroid, to reduce inflammation in the lungs. Also, they have rescue medication with them at all times to take in case of a severe attack. These quick-acting inhaled medications relax the muscles around the airways and allow the lungs to open up for air.

There is no cure for asthma, but with treatment it should not interfere with daily life and activities.

Bronchoscopy

Bronchoscopy is a procedure in which a thin tube with a camera, called a bronchoscope, is inserted in the mouth or nose and slowly advanced to the lungs. This allows doctors to see the respiratory tract, which includes the throat, larynx (voice box), trachea (windpipe), bronchi (airways), and lungs. Doctors may recommend those who have or show signs of lung problems - for example, lung cancer or difficulty breathing - to undergo a bronchoscopy.

In performing a diagnostic bronchoscopy, doctors may only wish to visualize the respiratory tract, or doctors may also collect samples of tissue or fluid. The samples can help diagnose patients' conditions or, if patients have cancer, they can be used for staging purposes. One method for sample collection is bronchoalveolar lavage. In a bronchoalveolar lavage, doctors inject saline (salt water) through the bronchoscope and then suction it out of the airways. The washout collected is tested for lung disorders. Doctors can also insert a biopsy tool to collect tissue or mucus samples. The following are biopsies that can be performed by bronchoscopy:

Brush biopsy, which uses a brush to collect samples.
Endobronchial biopsy, which uses the bronchoscope to guide forceps to sample lung tissue.
Transbronchial biopsy, which uses forceps and image guidance - such as X-rays, CT scans, or fluoroscopy - to sample lung tissue.
Transbronchial fine needle aspiration (TBNA), which uses a small needle to take samples of the lymph nodes or lungs.

For visualization, bronchoscopy can be done alone, or it can be combined with ultrasound. Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) allows real-time imaging of the airway and is used for diagnosing and staging lung cancer, as well as for determining where the cancer has spread. EBUS can be performed with TBNA, a procedure known as endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA).

Doctors can also use bronchoscopy as a treatment for lung problems. For example, if a foreign body is trapped in the airway, doctors can insert forceps through the bronchoscope to remove it. If the airway has become narrowed - which may occur if patients have an infection, cancer, or some other inflammatory issue - bronchoscopy can be used to place a device called a stent in the area of constriction. The stent will keep the airway open, allowing the patient to breathe properly.

During a bronchoscopy, patients will be given medication (sedative) to help them relax. If it is only a diagnostic bronchoscopy, patients will be kept awake, but if the bronchoscopy is for therapeutic purposes, patients will be put to sleep by general anesthesia. After the procedure, patients will need to stay in the hospital for a few hours. They will not be able to eat or drink for about 2 hours. Some patients may experience discomfort, such as a sore throat or pain while swallowing. Throat lozenges and gargling may help alleviate these symptoms, which should go away after a few days. Patients will need to have someone drive them home once their doctor determines that they are ready.

Sleep Study

A sleep study reveals important insights about a patient's sleep patterns by measuring brain activity, breathing, and movement. There are five types of sleep studies: a polysomnogram, titration sleep study, split night sleep study, multiple sleep latency test, and at-home sleep study. Sleep studies may help identify conditions such as:

Insomnia
Sleep apnea
Restless legs syndrome
Sleep walking
REM sleep behavior disorder
Narcolepsy

The most widely performed sleep test is the traditional polysomnogram (PSG). This test is typically used to determine whether patients have sleep apnea (lapses in breathing while asleep). Polysomnograms are conducted overnight in a specialized sleep clinic or sleep center, where a patient enters the sleep center and is assigned to a room with a bed, medical equipment, and monitoring system. An overnight sleep technician attaches electrodes to the patient's head, chest, and legs. This application process lasts for around an hour. A sleep technician watches and evaluates the patient as they sleep. Objects such as a comfortable pillow from home, toiletries, and small personal items may be helpful in easing patients into sleep in unfamiliar surroundings.

Patients receive their physician-interpreted sleep study results within a few weeks of the test. If sleep apnea is detected, patients may be asked to return for a titration sleep study. A titration study involves the same procedures and electrode placement of a polysomnogram, but also includes a mask attached to a CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machine. The CPAP machine brings pressurized air to the patient. The technician may monitor and adjust the CPAP's air pressure throughout the night. The purpose of a titration study is to determine the appropriate air pressure for patients with obstructive sleep apnea (blocked upper airway).

A split night study combines the polysomnogram and titration sleep studies into two sessions on the same night. Split night studies enable patients to complete both studies quickly instead of waiting weeks in between tests and may expedite the interpretation of results and treatment.

Multiple sleep latency test (MSLT) measures how fast someone is able to fall asleep. Unlike other sleep tests, this test is performed during the day. It may take place after an overnight sleep study. The MSLT test monitors napping and potential for daytime sleepiness and exhaustion.

At-home sleep tests are fully conducted by patients in their own homes. Patients attach fewer electrodes, a breathing sensor, a microphone, and a data collection device to themselves and sleep in their own beds. The following morning, patients gather the data collection device and return it to their medical providers. While at-home sleep tests are convenient, they are not recommended for patients with severe sleep problems. At-home sleep tests are less precise than clinical tests and do not measure brain activity.

Sleep studies are essential to helping patients receive accurate sleep disorder diagnoses and proper treatment. A sleep study can be the first step towards higher quality sleep and physical health.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Eric J. Olafsson, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Volume:

home cardiorespiratory sleep study

In 2023, Dr. Eric J. Olafsson, MD performed more home cardiorespiratory (type 3) sleep study procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Wisconsin.

Top 25%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

pulmonary function test

sleep study

By Affordability:

airway management

CPAP treatment

diagnostic sleep study

in-lab polysomnography

in-lab sleep study

lung diffusion capacity test

lung volume test

polysomnography

pulmonary function test

pulmonary testing

sleep study with CPAP

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Wisconsin, Dr. Eric J. Olafsson, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), pulmonary function test (PFT), and sleep study procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for airway management, CPAP treatment, diagnostic (regular) sleep study, in-lab polysomnography (overnight sleep study), in-lab sleep study, lung diffusion capacity test (DLCO), lung volume test, polysomnography (PSG), pulmonary function test (PFT), pulmonary testing, and sleep study with CPAP that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric J. Olafsson, MD treated as a pulmonologist in West Bend, WI during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and nursing home care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric J. Olafsson, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	52
blood draw	80
doctor visit	853
hospital care	1001
inpatient care	1001
lab tests	31
nursing home care	134
pulmonary testing	149
sleep study	74

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric J. Olafsson, MD treated as a pulmonologist in West Bend, WI during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric J. Olafsson, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	20
blood draw	68
CT scan	21
doctor visit	849
hospital care	935
inpatient care	935
lab tests	14
preventive care	78
pulmonary testing	196
sleep study	32
thoracic (chest) imaging	21
vaccines	78

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric J. Olafsson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	336
Female	372

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	697
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	275
From 75 to 84	200
85 and over	115
Less than 65	118

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric J. Olafsson, MD in 2013

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	37
Dementia	13
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric J. Olafsson, MD treated as a pulmonologist in West Bend, WI during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and sleep study.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric J. Olafsson, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	51
bronchoscopy	16
CT scan	11
doctor visit	757
hospital care	1311
inpatient care	1311
nursing home care	67
preventive care	38
pulmonary testing	182
sleep study	83
thoracic (chest) imaging	11
vaccines	38

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric J. Olafsson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	344
Female	419

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	739
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	294
From 75 to 84	229
85 and over	117
Less than 65	123

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric J. Olafsson, MD in 2014

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	36
Diabetes	38
Dementia	12
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric J. Olafsson, MD treated as a pulmonologist in West Bend, WI during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric J. Olafsson, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	52
bronchoscopy	22
doctor visit	769
hospital care	1128
inpatient care	1128
nursing home care	71
preventive care	167
pulmonary testing	188
sleep study	104
vaccines	167

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric J. Olafsson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	726
Female	828

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1502
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	608
From 75 to 84	464
85 and over	246
Less than 65	236

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric J. Olafsson, MD in 2015

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	29
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	39
Diabetes	37
Dementia	11
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric J. Olafsson, MD treated as a pulmonologist in West Bend, WI during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and sleep study.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric J. Olafsson, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	54
bronchoscopy	19
doctor visit	795
hospital care	1151
inpatient care	1151
nursing home care	47
preventive care	79
pulmonary testing	211
sleep study	113
vaccines	79

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric J. Olafsson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	393
Female	433

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	799
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	336
From 75 to 84	234
85 and over	131
Less than 65	125

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric J. Olafsson, MD in 2016

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	41
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	37
Dementia	12
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric J. Olafsson, MD treated as a pulmonologist in West Bend, WI during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and sleep study.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric J. Olafsson, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	59
bronchoscopy	21
doctor visit	836
hospital care	1131
inpatient care	1120
outpatient care	11
preventive care	64
pulmonary testing	203
sleep study	132
vaccines	64

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric J. Olafsson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	411
Female	420

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	793
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	330
From 75 to 84	256
85 and over	117
Less than 65	128

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric J. Olafsson, MD in 2017

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	35
Dementia	12
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric J. Olafsson, MD treated as a pulmonologist in West Bend, WI during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and sleep study.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric J. Olafsson, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	43
bronchoscopy	31
doctor visit	851
hospital care	1054
inpatient care	1054
preventive care	44
pulmonary testing	183
sleep study	110
vaccines	44

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric J. Olafsson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	398
Female	436

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	801
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	340
From 75 to 84	279
85 and over	108
Less than 65	107

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric J. Olafsson, MD in 2018

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	36
Diabetes	34
Dementia	14
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric J. Olafsson, MD treated as a pulmonologist in West Bend, WI during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and sleep study.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric J. Olafsson, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	56
bronchoscopy	40
doctor visit	1053
hospital care	951
inpatient care	951
preventive care	41
pulmonary testing	231
sleep study	136
vaccines	41

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric J. Olafsson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	476
Female	467

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	895
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	32
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	415
From 75 to 84	311
85 and over	109
Less than 65	108

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric J. Olafsson, MD in 2019

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	34
Dementia	12
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric J. Olafsson, MD treated as a pulmonologist in West Bend, WI during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and sleep study.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric J. Olafsson, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	38
bronchoscopy	26
doctor visit	777
hospital care	828
inpatient care	816
outpatient care	12
preventive care	25
pulmonary testing	177
sleep study	87
vaccines	25

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric J. Olafsson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	402
Female	389

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	755
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	341
From 75 to 84	276
85 and over	98
Less than 65	76

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric J. Olafsson, MD in 2020

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	37
Dementia	13
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric J. Olafsson, MD treated as a pulmonologist in West Bend, WI during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and sleep study.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric J. Olafsson, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	31
doctor visit	859
hospital care	592
inpatient care	592
preventive care	21
pulmonary testing	203
sleep study	105
vaccines	21

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric J. Olafsson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	396
Female	387

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	744
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	356
From 75 to 84	286
85 and over	76
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric J. Olafsson, MD in 2021

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	36
Diabetes	35
Dementia	10
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric J. Olafsson, MD treated as a pulmonologist in West Bend, WI during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and sleep study.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric J. Olafsson, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	27
bronchoscopy	28
doctor visit	787
hospital care	694
inpatient care	694
pulmonary testing	190
sleep study	96

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric J. Olafsson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	399
Female	395

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	749
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	32
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	313
From 75 to 84	307
85 and over	95
Less than 65	79

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric J. Olafsson, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	41
Diabetes	35
Dementia	8
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric J. Olafsson, MD treated as a pulmonologist in West Bend, WI during 2023 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and sleep study.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric J. Olafsson, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	24
bronchoscopy	18
doctor visit	787
hospital care	453
inpatient care	453
pulmonary testing	214
sleep study	154

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric J. Olafsson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	377
Female	350

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	681
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	35
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	331
From 75 to 84	263
85 and over	67
Less than 65	66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric J. Olafsson, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	40
Diabetes	32
Dementia	7
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric J. Olafsson, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Eric J. Olafsson, MD treated as a pulmonologist in West Bend, WI were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and sleep study.

airway management	42
blood draw	74
bronchoscopy	24
CT scan	16
doctor visit	831
hospital care	935
inpatient care	933
lab tests	22
nursing home care	79
outpatient care	11
preventive care	61
pulmonary testing	193
sleep study	102
thoracic (chest) imaging	16
vaccines	61

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric J. Olafsson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	388
Female	408

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	762
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	17

**Age**
75 to 84	258
85 and over	106
Less than 65	102
65 to 74	328

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric J. Olafsson, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Eric J. Olafsson, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	17
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	32
Atrial Fibrillation	19
Cancer	15
Dementia	10

Education & Training

Dr. Eric J. Olafsson, MD graduated from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in 1999. He completed residency at University of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Sleep Medicine Critical Care Medicine Pulmonary Disease and has a state license in Wisconsin.

Medical School: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (1999)

Residency: University of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals (2002)

Board Certification: Sleep Medicine Critical Care Medicine Pulmonary Disease

Licensed In: Wisconsin

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Eric J. Olafsson, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Medical College of Wisconsin

Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Regional Health Network

Froedtert West Bend Hospital

Froedtert West Bend Hospital - West Bend

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Eric J. Olafsson, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.82 out of 5 stars based on 261 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Eric J. Olafsson, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in West Bend, WI.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-09-23

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Very happy and satisfied with all my experiences with and through Froedtert. Extremely grateful for Dr. Olafssans care and respect for me as an elderly patient.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-07-04

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Dr Olafson took the time needed to help me understand my medical issues. He listened and responded to my questions with knowledge and insight.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-11-04

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Everyone was very professional.

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Eric J. Olafsson, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.	$27 DUPIXENT $27
Baxter Healthcare	$16 BioTherapeutics - GAMMAGARD-KIOVIG $16
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$16 NUCALA $16

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$58

Biography

Dr. Eric Olafsson practices adult pulmonology in West Bend, WI. He is rated highly by his patients. Clinical interests for Dr. Olafsson include emphysema, sleep study, and bronchoscopy. He attended medical school at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. He trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of Wisconsin for residency. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Medical College of Wisconsin and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Regional Health Network. Dr. Olafsson has an open panel in West Bend, WI according to Doctor.com.