As a general surgeon in Aberdeen, Dr. Christopher Larson performs surgical procedures to treat conditions affecting the abdomen and related structures, like hernias or tumors.
Yes, Dr. Christopher M. Larson is accepting new patients at this office.
(605) 229-1002
310 S Pennsylvania Street, Aberdeen, SD 57401
Dr. Christopher Larson graduated from University Of South Dakota School Of Medicine in 2003.
Dr. Larson has two offices in South Dakota where he specializes in General Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, Vascular Surgery and Thoracic Surgery.
Dr. Larson works with twenty-eight doctors including Dr. Bryce Iwerks and Dr. Stephen Peters.
As a general surgeon in South Dakota, Dr. Larson performs a range of of surgeries and operations, usually focusing on areas and organs of the abdomen and their related organs. Dr. Larson may utilize invasive or minimally-invasive surgical techniques, with the latter reducing recovery time and stress on the patient's body.
Colorectal surgeons like Dr. Larson specialize in the surgical and non-surgical care for structures of the lower digestive system, including the intestines, colon and rectum. Dr. Larson may treat conditions such as colon and rectal cancer, polyps, fecal incontinence, ulcerative colitis, inflammatory bowel disease and hemorrhoids. In the past, colorectal surgeons were commonly known as "proctologists."
Vascular surgeons are trained to evaluate and treat complications and diseases of the circulatory system including arteries, veins, and blood vessels. Dr. Larson may offer a range of surgical and non-surgical treatments, including the removal of plaque from arteries, treatment of varicose veins, and surgery to prevent aneurysms, heart attacks or coronary artery disease, among others.
Following rigorous and lengthy training, thoracic surgeons are uniquely qualified to perform complex surgeries on the chest, or thorax as it is sometimes called. Their focus is usually on the lungs, esophagus, and other areas of the chest, and may also include the heart. As such, Dr. Larson may see patients in South Dakota for a wide range of surgeries, for example removing cancer causing tumors from the esophagus and chest wall, or even a lung transplant.
Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Larson, but only those who participate in Medicare.