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Dr. Larsen has nearly 40 years of experience and has served patients in the Lewis-Clark Valley for 30 of those years.

In retirement Larsen relocated to Texas with his wife to be near his children and grandchildren. After a time he found a desire to return and continue to serve the patients he came to know over the years.

He is our practicing gastroenterologist and endoscopist for one week, and plays the role of favorite grandfather two weeks out of every three, getting the best of both the worlds he enjoys. 

A board certified gastroenterologist, a member of the American Gastroenterological Association and a fellow in the American College of Gastroenterology.

Are you OVERDUE?

Everyone age 45 or older should have a colonoscopy

Anyone with a family history of colon cancer may need to be screened sooner than 45

Call us to ask about your screening colonoscopy

Nausea? Vomiting? Abdominal Pain?

These symptoms are very common and can be challenging to treat. Often, patients have suffered with significant symptoms for years by the time they see us and treatment can begin.

Through tailored medication regimens and lifestyle changes, we can provide relief, diminishing the severity and frequency of symptoms so patients can get back to enjoying life.

Reflux?

If you have heartburn more than once a week, requiring a medication like Prilosec you should be evaluated for long term esophageal changes

Food Sticking?

If you have difficulty with bread or meat sticking in the esophagus, there are procedures that can help, make an appointment to find out what may work for you

Nausea? Vomiting? Abdominal Pain?

These symptoms are very common and can be challenging to treat. Often, patients have suffered with significant symptoms for years by the time they see us and treatment can begin.

Through tailored medication regimens and lifestyle changes, we can provide relief, diminishing the severity and frequency of symptoms so patients can get back to enjoying life.

Hepatitis C

Did you know baby boomers are at increased risk for chronic hepatitis C?

The CDC and USPSTF recommends that anyone born between 1945-1965 be screened one time for chronic hepatitis C. Hepatitis C is a virus that is transmitted through blood, causes liver damage and increases the risk of cirrhosis and liver cancer. Fortunately, treatments are available that are safe and effective.

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