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Dr. Craig B. Larsen

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


Lenox Hill Hospital
Montefiore Medical Center
St. Francis Hospital
White Plains Hospital Main Entrance

Patient Reviews

  • "Dear Doctor Larsen. I want to thank you for everything you have done for me. I'm extremely thankful and grateful to have you as my doctor. You are an incredible doctor and person. I am blessed to have you as my surgeon in such a difficult time. My son and I trusted your knowledge, wisdom and experience from the day one. I felt relaxed and confident that everything would be fine. You took the time to explain to us and answered our questions. We truly knew that I was in safe hands. Thanks again for taking such great care of me. You are my angel God put me one my way."
      from Tia 5.0 Stars - (2024-09-19)
  • "Dear Doctor Retter. One more time thank you so much for your support, kindness and for always answer all my questions and help me. I’ll give him a 10 out of the 10, along with the staff very profe"
      from Tia 5.0 Stars - (2024-09-19)
  • "(Translated by Google) Very grateful to Dr. Larsen for his concern, kindness, respect and trust that he provides when explaining every question one has about one's health, 100% recommended. (Original) Muy agradecida con el doctor Larsen por su preocupación, amabilidad, respeto y confianza que brinda al momento de explicar cada duda que uno tiene sobre su salud, 100% recomendado."
      from Joanna 5.0 Stars - (2024-09-18)
  • "Absolutely caring, thorough and excellent clinician. Dr. Larsen has excellent bedside manners! He made me comfortable to discuss all my concerns and was very attentive. He took the time to discuss all aspects of my report and made sure I understood it...we all know MRI/Mammogram etc can be overwhelming. This is an excellent practice and Dr. Larsen is great all around."
      from Patricia 5.0 Stars - (2024-09-14)
  • "As soon as you walk through the door, you come in contact with very friendly and helpful people at the front desk. I would recommend Dr. Larsen to anyone who needs to see a breast surgeon. He makes you feel quite at ease.He takes the time to review and explain any test findings, and answers any questions and concerns you may have. He will even suggest restaurants if you are going to Pittsburgh for the first time."
      from Wendy 5.0 Stars - (2024-09-13)
  • "I recently had the pleasure of visiting Dr. Craig Larsen and I couldn’t be more satisfied with the experience. From the moment I walked into the office, I was greeted with a warm and friendly atmosphere. Dr. Larsen is not only highly professional but also incredibly personable. He took the time to listen to all my concerns, explained everything clearly, and made sure I felt comfortable throughout the entire visit. It’s rare to find a doctor who combines expertise with such a pleasant and caring demeanor. I highly recommend Dr. Larson to anyone looking for a top-notch healthcare experience."
      from Nicola 5.0 Stars - (2024-09-04)
  • "On time schedule. Dr Larsen thoroughly explained my reports, asked and answered questions so I could understand. His bedside manner was on point, made me very comfortable. Beautiful clean office."
      from Sheldine 5.0 Stars - (2024-09-04)
  • "(Translated by Google) Excellent Doctor, I felt like family at first I felt scared but when I talked to the doctor I felt good thank you goodbye for finding a doctor like him (Original) Exelente Doctor me senti como en familia al princio senti miedo pero al con versar con el doctor me centi bien gracias adiós x en contrar un doctor como el"
      from Maria 5.0 Stars - (2024-08-30)
  • "(Translated by Google) Excellent doctor, professional, compassionate, listens to the patient and above all always gives hope and confidence to the patient (Original) Excelente doctor , profesional, compasivo, escucha al paciente y sobre todo siempre le da esperanza y confianza al paciente"
      from Dorothy 5.0 Stars - (2024-08-27)
  • "Prior to my appointment I was very anxious and nervous. Once Dr. Larsen came into the room and introduced him self and shook my hand I felt very much at ease. He was very friendly,spoke to Me in a manner where I could understand him. He asked about my job my family. He assured me that I will be taken care of and not to worry. The front staff and nurses was also great. I do recommend Dr Larsen and his staff who is seeking treatment for breast health."
      from Dianne 5.0 Stars - (2024-08-13)