California psychiatrist Warren A. Olson surrenders license following double drunk-driving conviction

May 12, 2011

On March 9, 2011, psychiatrist Warren Albert Olson surrendered his license to the Medical Board of California for unprofessional conduct and excessive use. 

According to the Board’s Accusation, Olson was arrested and charged August 2, 2010 with operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs and leaving the scene of an accident.  On August 4, 2010, he was arrested again charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.

On December 21, 2010, Olson entered no contest pleas on the charges relative to both incidents.  The document notes that Olson had a 2002 conviction for driving under the influence.

Source: Stipulation for Surrender of Certificate, in the Matter of the Accusation Against Warren A. Olson, M.D., Physician and Surgeon Certificate No. C37203, Case No. 03-2010-209391, Before the Medical Board of California Department of Consumer Affairs.