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Chari D. Larsen

Chari D. Larsen, MD

  • Dr. Chari Larsen received her medical degree from Creighton University School of Medicine and completed Pediatric Residency training at the University of Utah and Primary Children’s Hospital.


    She is currently an Assistant Professor in the Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine of the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Utah. She is the Pediatric Section Chief for her division where she oversees the general pediatricians in the division. She is the Medical Director of the Rapid Treatment Unit at Primary Children’s Hospital. Her interests include process improvement, anaphylaxis, gastroenteritis, and improving patient flow throughout their hospitalization.


    Dr. Larsen sees patients in the Rapid Treatment Unit and Emergency Department at Primary Children’s Hospital.

  • Dr. Chari Larsen received her medical degree from Creighton University School of Medicine and completed Pediatric Residency training at the University of Utah and Primary Children’s Hospital.


    She is currently an Assistant Professor in the Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine of the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Utah. She is the Pediatric Section Chief for her division where she oversees the general pediatricians in the division. She is the Medical Director of the Rapid Treatment Unit at Primary Children’s Hospital. Her interests include process improvement, anaphylaxis, gastroenteritis, and improving patient flow throughout their hospitalization.


    Dr. Larsen sees patients in the Rapid Treatment Unit and Emergency Department at Primary Children’s Hospital.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Pediatrics -Primary
    Academic Divisions Emergency Medicine

    Education history

    Diploma University of Utah MBA
    Value Improvement Leaders - University of Utah Certificate
    Internship/Residency Pediatrics - University of Utah Intern/Resident
    Medicine - Creighton University School of Medicine M.D.
    Undergraduate Biology - Westminster College B.S.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Andrew T Pavia, Daniel M Cohen, Amy L Leber, Judy A Daly, Jami T Jackson, Rangaraj Selvarangan, Neena Kanwar, Jeffrey M Bender, Jennifer Dien Bard, Ara Festekjian, Susan Duffy, Chari Larsen, Kristen M Holmberg, Tyler Bardsley, Benjamin Haaland, Kevin M Bourzac, Christopher Stockmann, Kimberle C Chapin, Daniel T Leung (2023). Clinical Impact of Multiplex Molecular Diagnostic Testing in Children with Acute  Gastroenteritis Presenting to An Emergency Department: A Multicenter Prospective Study. Clin Infect Dis.
    2. Larsen CD, King MA (2015). Case 3: Abdominal pain and vomiting in a 4-year-old boy. Pediatr Rev, 36(3), 132-4. (Read full article)

    Book Chapter

    1. Chari Larsen and Aderonke Ojo (). Pediatric Observation Medicine at a Children's Hospital. In Sharon Mace (Ed.), Observation Medicine Principles and Protocols (Second Edition). Cambridge Publishers.

    Abstract

    1. Tim Dribin, Yin Zhang, Stephanie Boyd, Kenneth Michelson, Mark I Neuman, David Brousseau, Rakesh D Mistry, Nanhua Zhang, Hugh A Sampson, Paul L Aronson, Kelly R Bergmann, Brittany Boswell, Sri S Chinta, Wee Chua, Ari Cohen, Joanna Cohen, Alicia Daggett, Justin Davis, Stephen Freedman, Julia Freeman, Kajal Kanna, Curtis L Knoles, Karen Y Kwan, Chari Larsen, Jubee Lee, Tamar R Lubell, Ashley Metcalf, Matthew M Moeke, Jo-Ann O Nesiama, Thuy L Ngo, Christian D Pulcini, Christopher J Russo, Nidi Singh, Jonathan Strutt, Vandana Thapar, Craig Vander Wyst, Patrick S Walsh, Yonatan Wolnerman, and David Schnadower (2023). Identification of children with anaphylaxis who may not require ED care: a 30-center retrospective cohort study.  [Abstract].
    2. Tim Dribin, Yin Zhang, Stephanie Boyd, Kenneth Michelson, Mark I Neuman, David Brousseau, Rakesh D Mistry, Nanhua Zhang, Hugh A Sampson, Paul L Aronson, Kelly R Bergmann, Brittany Boswell, Sri S Chinta, Wee Chua, Ari Cohen, Joanna Cohen, Alicia Daggett, Justin Davis, Stephen Freedman, Julia Freeman, Kajal Kanna, Curtis L Knoles, Karen Y Kwan, Chari Larsen, Jubee Lee, Tamar R Lubell, Ashley Metcalf, Matthew M Moeke, Jo-Ann O Nesiama, Thuy L Ngo, Christian D Pulcini, Christopher J Russo, Nidi Singh, Jonathan Strutt, Vandana Thapar, Craig Vander Wyst, Patrick S Walsh, Yonatan Wolnerman, and David Schnadower (2023). Optimizing anaphylaxis observation periods based on reaction severity: a 30-center retrospective cohort study.  [Abstract].
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