Alex Larson, MD,FACOG
- Position: Obstetrician, Gynecologist – OB/GYN
- Primary Specialties: Gynecology (Board Certified), Obstetrics (Board Certified)
- Additional Specialty: Women's Health
- Languages Spoken: English, Spanish
- Gender: Male
About
Dr. Alex Larson received his undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of Utah, where he attended on a full Presidential Scholarship. Dr. Larson studied medicine at The Ohio State University and completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Wexner Medical Center at Ohio State University.
Dr. Larson received honors and commendations for his experience in High-Risk Obstetrics, Diagnostic Radiology, Gynecology and General Surgery. He is certified in External Fetal Monitoring, Laser Science, Neonatal Resuscitation, Implanon and Nexplanon Contraception device placement and the DaVinci Surgical System--in which he holds particular interest. At Ogden Clinic he also provides Endometrial Ablations, and VBAC procedures. Dr. Larson is a member of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
In his free time, Dr. Larson enjoys movies, soccer and relaxing with his family. He is also fluent in both Portuguese and Spanish.
Experience
- Ogden Clinic
Ogden, UT – 2012 to Present
da Vinci ® Robotic Surgery
Dr. Alex Larson is one of few providers in northern Utah to perform de Vinci surgery. The da Vinci Surgical System that is used to perform this type of surgery features state-of-the-art technology that allows surgeons to perform minimally invasive surgery with the assistance of a robotic arm.
The da Vinci Surgical System offers patients the following benefits:
- Significantly less pain
- Less blood loss
- Fewer complications
- Less scarring
- A shorter hospital stay
- And a faster return to normal daily activities
The da Vinci System features a magnified 3D high-definition vision system and tiny wristed instruments that bend and rotate far greater than a surgeon’s wrist. As a result, the da Vinci System enables the surgeon to operate with enhanced vision, precision, dexterity and control.
To learn more about this surgical option or to determine if you are a candidate for this, contact our office today.
Dr. Alex Larson on Ogden Clinic's Blog
Doing It for the Kids – Optimizing Natural Fertility with Alex Larson, OB/GYN
First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes a laundry list of things before a baby carriage is even in the picture: morning sickness, prenatal visits, preparing a space for the new addition—and for thousands of couples in Utah, even trying to conceive is a process.
- College
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B.A.
University of Utah
2004
- Medical School
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M.D.
Ohio State University College of Medicine
2008
- Internship
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OB/GYN
Wexner Medical Center (Ohio State University)/Mt. Carmel Health System
2012
- Fellowship
- Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Board Certification
- Annually certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology