Employee Spotlight: Ryan Olson, MD

Employee Spotlight: Ryan Olson, MD, AON Medical Director Of Pathology

Dr. Olson officially joined AON in June 2023 and is the medical director of pathology; however, he has served as the co-medical director of the AON lab since AON’s beginning. “I was directly involved with the lab’s design from the very beginning,” he shared. “I have a deep professional pride in the AON lab.” His influence at AON does not stop there. He is also one of two staff hematopathologists, which are highly specialized professionals who are trained to diagnose diseases in blood cells, and serves as the president of the AON Pharmacy.

His path to AON was destined. He has worked closely with AON’s CEO Todd Schonherz for more than 10 years and, as he explained, has been passionate about AON since its inception.

“I think the unique benefits of the large physician-owned laboratory are incredible, benefiting the pathologists, oncologists and ultimately our patients in ways that cannot be duplicated in any other setting,” he said. “The opportunity to build the AON lab from the ground up for the company is something I would not have passed up.”

Dr. Olson is nothing short of passionate about his role. He explains his role at AON as “a professional dream come true.” He continues to share what he loves about his job, "I enjoy the independence of directing the lab and the opportunity to provide truly world-class pathology care and engaging with both the lab staff and the clinical oncologists. Plus, we have an amazing team with tremendous camaraderie. It is a genuine pleasure coming to work every day. I am deeply grateful for the privilege and opportunity to work here in the AON lab.”

Outside of work, he is all about his family: his wife Angela and their three young children who keep them both very busy. Before parenthood, Dr. Olson enjoyed reading and traveling. However, nowadays he is busy making memories with his family, which, as he shares, is an incredibly worthwhile sacrifice. 