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David W. Larson, M.D., M.B.A.

  1. Colon and Rectal Surgeon
  2. General Surgeon
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Departments

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

Existing patients

Appointments

  1. Colon cancer
  2. Colon polyps
  3. Crohn's disease
  4. Diverticulitis
  5. Familial adenomatous polyposis
  6. Inflammatory bowel disease
  7. Lynch syndrome
  8. Polyposis syndromes
  9. Rectal cancer
  10. Recurrent cancer
  11. Ulcerative colitis
  1. Colectomy
  2. Coloanal anastomosis
  3. Colorectal surgery
  4. Complex oncologic multidisciplinary pelvic surgery
  5. Ileoanal anastomosis surgery
  6. Intraoperative radiation therapy
  7. Laparoscopic surgery
  8. Minimally invasive abdominal surgery
  9. Proctectomy
  10. Robotic surgery
  11. Single-incision laparoscopic surgery
  12. Transanal endoscopic microsurgery
  • Laparoscopic surgery for colon and rectal cancer and benign colorectal diseases
  • Robotic surgery for colorectal cancer and rectal prolapse
  • Inflammatory Bowel disease including: indeterminate colitis, ulcerative colitis, and Crohn's disease
  • Polyposis syndromes and inflammatory bowel disease (Crohns and ulcerative colitis)
  • Crohn's Disease
  • Bowel-sparing operations for Crohn's
  • Minimally invasive and robotic surgery
  • Surgery for locally advanced rectal cancer with intraoperative radiation treatment (IORT)
  • Trans-anal minimal invasive techniques
  • Colon, rectal and anal cancer
  • Recurrent colon and rectal cancer
  • Hereditary colorectal cancer
  • Colon and rectal polyps
  • Re-Operative corrective surgery (for leaks, ileal pouch leak and dysfunction)
  • Re-Operative ileal Pouch surgery
  • Surgical Innovation
  • Diverticulitis
  • Diverticular disease
  • Multidisciplinary complex pelvic tumors
  • Multidisciplinary patient care
  • Surgical education
  • Complex pelvic tumors
  • Ulcerative colitis
  • Benign diseases of the colon and rectum
  • Presacral tumors
  • Familial adenomatous polyposis
  • Genetic colon and rectal cancer
  • Polyposis syndromes
  1. 2011
    MBA - Healthcare ManagementUniversity of St. Thomas School of Business
  2. 2003
    ResidentColon and Rectal Surgery, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 2003
    Fellow - Colon and Rectal SurgeryMayo Clinic in Rochester
  4. 2002
    ResidentSurgery, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  5. 2002
    Resident - Gastroenterology and General SurgeryMayo Clinic in Rochester
  6. 1998
    Basic Science Researcher - Large animal surgical experienceUniversity of Minnesota
  7. 1997
    MD - Doctor of MedicineUniversity of Minnesota Medical School
  8. 1993
    Basic Science ResearcherGenetic Lab, St. Olaf College
  9. 1993
    BA - Biology and ChemistrySt. Olaf College

Certifications

  1. 2004
    Colon & Rectal SurgeryAmerican Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery
  2. 2003
    General SurgeryAmerican Board of Surgery

Awards and honors

  1. 2017
    Subspecialty Surgery Teacher of the Year AwardMayo Clinic in Rochester
  2. 2013
    Tutor of the Year ChM in General Surgery
  3. 2012
    MembershipBeta Gamma Sigma - Honor Society for MBA Business School
  4. 2008
    2008 National Health Information AwardsHealth Information Resource Center (HIRC)
  5. 2008
    Merit Award for Ileal Pouch-anal Anastomosis education pamphlet2008 National Health Information Awards
  6. 2006
    Teacher of the Year in Colon and Rectal SurgeryMayo Fellows Association, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  7. 2006
    Traveling Fellow Award to the United KingdomAmerican Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
  8. 2006
    Black Belt TaekwondoAwarding Organization
  9. 2002
    Excellence in Teaching RecognitionAwarding Organization
  10. 2002
    Traveling Fellow Award - Mount Sinai Hospital Toronto, CanadaMayo Clinic in Rochester
  11. 2001
    Howard Gray Award (outstanding clinical performance )Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  12. 1996
    Patterson, Weaver, Hansen Scholarship (outstanding cardiovascular research)University of Minnesota Medical School
  13. 1996
    Lillehei ScholarshipMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  14. 1995
    Lawrence Ulvestad ScholarshipUniversity of Minnesota Medical School
  15. 1995
    Alpha Omega AlphaUniversity of Minnesota Medical School
  16. 1995
    Top 20% of 2nd year class (honors in Pathophysiology, Pathology, Pharmacology)University of Minnesota Medical School
  17. 1993
    Magna Cum Laude GraduateSt. Olaf College
  18. 1993
    Phi Beta KappaSt. Olaf College
  19. 1993
    Honor House MemberSt. Olaf College
  20. 1993
    Who's Who in American Colleges & UniversitiesAwarding Organization
  21. 1990
    All American (swimming)St. Olaf College
  22. 1990
    Academic All AmericanSt. Olaf College

Professional memberships

  1. 2018 - present
    MemberAmerican Surgical Association
  2. 2017 - present
    MemberSociety of Pelvic Surgeons
  3. 2016 - present
    Committee MemberAmerican Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, Fundamentals of Rectal Cancer Surgery Committee
  4. 2015 - 2018
    Committee MemberAmerican College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer, Accreditation Committee
  5. 2015 - 2018
    Committee MemberAmerican College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer, Quality Integration Committee
  6. 2014 - present
    Panel MemberNational Comprehensive Cancer Network, Genetic: Colorectal/Colorectal Cancer Screening Panel
  7. 2014 - 2017
    MemberAmerican College of Surgeons (ACS)
  8. 2013 - 2015
    ChairEnhanced Analytics for Surgical Excellence (EASE), Mayo Clinic Projects
  9. 2013 - 2014
    MemberOperations Coordination / Resource Allocation Subgroup - Mayo Clinic, Mayo Clinic Clinical Practice Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  10. 2013 - present
    Division ChairSurgical Administrative Committee, Department of Surgery
  11. 2013 - present
    Physician LiaisonCommission on Cancer, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center - Rochester, Mayo Clinic Rochester
  12. 2013 - present
    Vice ChairMidwest Finance Advisory Council
  13. 2012
    Poster JudgeMayo Clinic Young Investigator Research Symposium
  14. 2012 - 2016
    ChairClinical Practice Committee, Department of Surgery
  15. 2012 - 2016
    MemberOrders 97 Replacement User Workgroup, Health Information Coordinating Subcommittee - Rochester, Clinical Practice Committee - Rochester
  16. 2012 - 2016
    MemberHospital Discharge Subcommittee, Hospital Practice Committee, Clinical Practice Committee - Rochester
  17. 2012 - 2015
    MemberOrders97 Replacement Leadership Group
  18. 2012 - 2014
    MemberUser Experience and Integration, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  19. 2012 - 2014
    MemberePrescribing Oversight Committee
  20. 2012 - 2013
    ChairCTS Commitment to Safety, Gonda 9S, Department of Surgery
  21. 2012 - 2013
    MemberFinance Committee - Rochester, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  22. 2012 - 2013
    MemberAccess Executive SubCommittee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  23. 2012 - 2013
    ChairMedicare to Reimbursement Project (MTR), Mayo Clinic Projects
  24. 2012 - present
    MemberOutpatient Practice Subcommittee, Clinical Practice Committee - Rochester
  25. 2012 - present
    MemberRobotic Interest Group Subcommittee, Department of Surgery
  26. 2011 - present
    FellowAmerican Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
  27. 2011 - 2013
    ChairHospital Med. Rec. Project, Hospital Practice Committee, Clinical Practice Committee - Rochester
  28. 2010 - present
    ChairLeadership Committee, Division of Colon & Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery
  29. 2009 - 2013
    Vice Chair for PracticeSurgical Administrative Committee, Department of Surgery
  30. 2009 - 2011
    Vice ChairCRS Service Collaborative on Teamwork, Department of Surgery
  31. 2008 - present
    MemberWestern Surgical Association
  32. 2007 - 2013
    Committee MemberStandards Committee, American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
  33. 2007 - 2016
    MemberHealth Information Coordinating Subcommittee - Rochester, Clinical Practice Committee - Rochester
  34. 2007 - 2014
    Vice ChairClinical Documentation and Results Oversight Group (CDROG), Mayo Integrated Clinical Systems Subcommittee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  35. 2007 - 2014
    MemberClinical Documentation and Results Oversight Group (CDROG), Mayo Integrated Clinical Systems Subcommittee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  36. 2007 - present
    NCCTG RepresentativeAmerican Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
  37. 2007 - present
    FellowAmerican College of Surgeons
  38. 2007 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Surgeons
  39. 2006 - present
    Committee MemberNew Technologies Committee, American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
  40. 2006 - 2012
    Committee MemberPublic Relations Committee, American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
  41. 2005 - 2011
    MemberInformation Technology Prioritization and Review Subcommittee, Clinical Practice Committee - Rochester
  42. 2005 - 2006
    MemberCoordinating Committee, Mayo Clinic Clinical Practice Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  43. 2005 - 2006
    Program ChairNorthwest Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
  44. 2005 - present
    MemberCrohn's and Colitis Foundation of America
  45. 2004 - present
    MemberAmerican Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
  46. 2004 - present
    MemberNorthwest Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
  47. 2004 - 2007
    MemberInternational Society for Digestive Surgery
  48. 2004
    MemberOR of the Future Task Force, Mayo Clinic Task Forces/Work Groups
  49. 2004 - present
    MemberFee Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  50. 2004 - present
    MemberNorth Central Cancer Treatment Group
  51. 2003 - present
    MemberLaparoscopic Interest Group, Mayo Clinic Rochester Workgroups
  52. 2003 - present
    MemberColorectal Surgery Journal Club, Division of Colon & Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery
  53. 2003 - 2012
    MemberSurgical Research Committee, Department of Surgery
  54. 2003 - 2008
    MemberMinnesota Surgical Society
  55. 2003 - 2005
    MemberGeneral Colorectal TCGS OR Efficiency Task Force, Department of Surgery
  56. 2003 - present
    MemberIBD Interest Group, Department of Surgery
  57. 2003 - present
    MemberGI Database, Division of Colon & Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery
  58. 2003 - present
    MemberInterdivisional Affairs & Young Surgeons Forum, Division of Colon & Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery
  59. 2003 - present
    MemberGonda 9 Practice, Division of Colon & Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery
  60. 2003 - present
    MemberSociety for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract
  61. 2003 - present
    MemberSociety of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons
  62. 2003 - present
    MemberPriestley Society
  63. 2001 - present
    MemberGeneral Surgery Residency Committee, Department of Surgery
  64. 1997 - present
    MemberZumbro Valley Medical Society, Minnesota Medical Association
  65. 1997 - present
    MemberZumbro Valley Medical Society, Minnesota Medical Association
  66. 1993 - 1997
    MemberAmerican Medical Student Association
  67. 1993 - present
    Committee MemberAmerican Medical Association
  68. 1993 - present
    MemberMinnesota Medical Association
  69.  
    Mayo Clinic Cancer Center - Rochester, Mayo Clinic Rochester
  70.  
    ChairMayo Clinic Enterprise CRS Specialty Council
  71.  
    MemberColon & Rectal MTR Project, Medicare to Reimbursement Project, Mayo Clinic Projects

Publications

Research activities

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