Dr. Steven Larsen is a board-certified interventional pain specialist who initially decided to pursue a career in medicine after serving in the military, largely due to the transformative events he experienced during his time as a soldier.
He received his Doctor of Medicine from Oregon Health and Science University with the highest honors and was elected into both the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society and the Gold Humanism Honor Society.
Steven Larsen, MD · Interventional Pain Medicine
Training
He completed his internship at Intermountain Medical Center, then pursued specialist training at the University of Utah, where he completed a residency in Anesthesiology and a fellowship in Interventional Pain Medicine.During his medical training he was involved with many volunteer programs and spearheaded the Ready, Set, Fit program, bringing it into the Portland area public school curriculum, and completed research on cervical spine surgery, diabetes management, cancer diagnosis, operating room utilization, and opioid misuse.
Steven Larsen, MD · Interventional Pain Medicine
In Practice
He believes in a multidisciplinary approach that optimizes nutrition, physical function, and mental health while incorporating medications and targeted procedures, and has a strong interest in regenerative medicine and in empowering patients in their health care.
Steven Larsen, MD · Interventional Pain Medicine
Experience and Life
Dr. Larsen was born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah, where he graduated from Taylorsville High School, and spent two years abroad in South Korea doing missionary service.Soon after returning from Korea, he enlisted in the U.S. Army, where he honorably and meritoriously completed several overseas assignments and combat tours. Upon completing a decade of military service, he enrolled at Brigham Young University before medical school, earning a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from the Marriott School of Management.
Steven Larsen, MD · Interventional Pain Medicine
Life Outside the Clinic
He is passionate about helping patients improve their well-being, and enjoys mountain biking, trail running, baseball, gardening, cooking, and, most of all, spending time with his wife and their three children.
Desert Pain Specialists
Care at Desert Pain
Desert Pain Specialists takes a multidisciplinary approach to pain treatment, combining interventional procedures, medical management, physical therapy, and lifestyle modification.Our advanced practice providers work alongside board-certified physicians to deliver comprehensive, personalized care. Same-day appointments are available, and the front desk answers the phone.
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