Krista Lee Olson

Krista Lee Olson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine. She serves as the Resident Program Director, Director of the Baylor Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Center, and Director of Resident Recruitment. Her clinical practice spans facial plastic surgery, skin cancer reconstruction, and natural remedies in surgical care.

• B.A. in Biology from Yale University (1992)
• MD from Baylor College of Medicine (1997)
• Otolaryngology residency at Baylor (1999-2003)
• Fellowship in Facial Plastic Surgery at UC Irvine (2005)

Krista specializes in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, with expertise in rhinoplasty, nasal reconstruction, blepharoplasty, rhytidectomy, otoplasty, and skin cancer treatments. She integrates natural remedies into patient care, influenced by her upbringing in southern Mexico.

Her research focuses on surgical outcomes, innovative reconstruction techniques, and ethnic facial anatomy analysis. Key trends include nasal septal perforation repair, microtia reconstruction, and cosmetic facial rejuvenation.

• Top Doctor 2016, Houstonia Magazine
• Top Doc 2016, H Texas Magazine

Dr. Olson is fluent in Spanish and maintains strong ties to her hometown in Mexico. She emphasizes patient trust, holistic care approaches, and surgical education for residents in complex procedures like rhinoplasty.