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Languages: English, Spanish

Breast Surgery

Dr. Larsen earned his medical degree at the University of California, San Francisco. He completed a general surgery residency at New York Presbyterian-Queens and a fellowship in breast surgical oncology at the Allegheny General Hospital, a large urban facility in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Similar to many who join this field, the personal experience of having close family members battling breast cancer solidified Dr. Larsen's commitment to serving this patient population. He has worked with diverse populations throughout his career, including time spent in Guatemala and Zimbabwe. He is bilingual, fluent in English and Spanish, and is excited to return to New York City to join NYCBS and provide the highest level of care to its diverse and unique community. Dr. Larsen has specific training with nerve preservation and resensation at the time of breast surgery. Dr. Larsen has experience with several localizing techniques and oncoplastic closures for partial mastectomies. In addition, he performs both electrocautery and tumescence-based mastectomies. He enjoys learning new languages and has traveled to 20 countries (and counting).

Credentials:  MD
Education & Training
   Residency:    New York Presbyterian-Queens
   Medical School:    University of California, San Francisco
   Fellowships:    Allegheny General Hospital


Patient Reviews

  • "Very honest; very kind; very educated; he’s the best!"
      from Janice 5.0 Stars - (2025-05-30)
  • "Excellent Doctor!!!"
      from Sunny 5.0 Stars - (2025-05-30)
  • "Breast exam was excellent. Concern about other ailments was too intense. My internist is taking care of that ."
      from nancy 5.0 Stars - (2025-05-23)
  • "I saw Dr Larsen for the 1st time on May 20, 2025. As soon as he entered the examining room, I felt more at ease. He was thorough and addressed all my issues. I liked him very much. He was caring, professional and seemed like a wonderful doctor!"
      from sberger30 5.0 Stars - (2025-05-21)
  • "Everyone at the Breast Health at at my office @805 Northern Blvd. , has been caring , empathetic and knowledgeable. I feel as if I’m in good hands and that the treatment of my cancer is well planned and appropriate. Thank God"
      from Virginia 5.0 Stars - (2025-05-16)
  • "A wonderful caring environment. Dr. Larsen is very knowledgeable and explains everything. He is very caring."
      from Jean 5.0 Stars - (2025-05-09)
  • "Dr Larsen was very kind and reassuring He explained in detail the procedure I was a bit apprehensive since Dr. DeRisi did my first surgery and this was a resection , but he made me feel very comfortable. I’m very glad to be with him."
      from Michelle 5.0 Stars - (2025-05-09)
  • "I had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Larsen for the first time and found him to be exceptionally patient, compassionate, and thorough. He meticulously reviewed all my test results and took the time to explain each detail clearly. The receptionists at the desk were also outstanding in assisting me with scheduling my future appointments. I left the office feeling confident that I was and will continue to receive the best care."
      from Colette 5.0 Stars - (2025-05-09)
  • "It went wall in I felt comfortable I also felt safe staff was also great"
      from Jeanette 5.0 Stars - (2025-05-08)
  • "He is very clear when he explains what you should do and why regarding your health"
      from Raysa 5.0 Stars - (2025-05-07)