Marissa B. Larochelle
( out of 288 reviews )

Marissa B. Larochelle, MD

Languages spoken: English, Spanish
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Clinical Locations

John A. Moran Eye Center

Salt Lake City
801-581-2352

Redstone Health Center

Park City
435-658-9200

  • Dr. Larochelle is an associate professor in the University of Utah Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences at the John A. Moran Eye Center and specializes in cataract surgery as well as the diagnosis and management of patients with infectious and inflammatory conditions of the eye. She utilizes the latest medical and surgical treatments to care for patients with ocular disease. Dr. Larochelle believes in a collaborative approach, working with rheumatologists, pediatricians, and internists to ensure uveitis patients receive optimum care.

    Dr. Larochelle received her medical degree from the University of Vermont College of Medicine, Burlington, Vermont, and completed a residency at the University of Colorado, Aurora, Colorado. She completed a fellowship in Uveitis and Ocular Immunology at the Moran Eye Center.

    Get to know Dr. Larochelle by watching her profile video.

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    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 288 reviews )

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    Patient Comments

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    February 28, 2024
    REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

    Would highly recommend her to others

    February 27, 2024
    REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Larochelle is absolutely outstanding. One of my favorite healthcare providers of all time.

    February 27, 2024
    REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Larochelle is a top tier MD. Her skill helped diagnose a chronic condition that with treatment and continued care; contributed to a increase in my quality of life.

    February 15, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    I would highly recommend Dr. Larochell very highly to my family and friends and any one that may need a great eye Doctor and she is great

    February 14, 2024
    REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

    She was great and answered all my questions and put me at ease with any concerns I had

    February 14, 2024
    REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Larochelle is a highly astute clinician. She is very thorough, detail-oriented and explains things clearly and completely. I have great confidence in her care.

    February 13, 2024
    REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

    Her calm demeanor conveys knowledge and confidence. She inspires trust.

    February 13, 2024
    REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Larochelle and the staff are professional, engaging and deliver a confidence inducing experience.

    February 10, 2024
    REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

    I feel very fortunate that Dr. Larochelle has a practice in my area. She is kind, personable, thorough and very professional. She took all the time that was needed to explain everything to me about my health. I never felt rushed.

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  • Dr. Larochelle is an associate professor in the University of Utah Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences at the John A. Moran Eye Center and specializes in cataract surgery as well as the diagnosis and management of patients with infectious and inflammatory conditions of the eye. She utilizes the latest medical and surgical treatments to care for patients with ocular disease. Dr. Larochelle believes in a collaborative approach, working with rheumatologists, pediatricians, and internists to ensure uveitis patients receive optimum care.

    Dr. Larochelle received her medical degree from the University of Vermont College of Medicine, Burlington, Vermont, and completed a residency at the University of Colorado, Aurora, Colorado. She completed a fellowship in Uveitis and Ocular Immunology at the Moran Eye Center.

    Get to know Dr. Larochelle by watching her profile video.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences -Primary

    Education history

    Fellowship Uveitis - John Moran Eye Center, University of Utah School of Medicine Fellow
    Ophthalmology - University of Colorado Resident
    Internship Internal Medicine - Palmetto Health Richland/University of South Carolina Intern
    Medicine - University of Vermont College of Medicine M.D.
    Undergraduate Spanish - University of Richmond B.A.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Hu WF, Etheridge T, Larochelle MB (2023). Use of Intracameral Tissue Plasminogen Activator During Uveitic Cataract Surgery. Ocul Immunol Inflamm, 1-5. (Read full article)
    2. Wilkinson S, Etheridge T, Monson BK, Larochelle MB (2022). Chronic postoperative Cutibacterium acnes endophthalmitis with implantable collamer lens. Am J Ophthalmol Case Rep, 26. (Read full article)
    3. Olechowski A, Gobiewska J, Brydak-Godowska J, Hautz W, Larochelle MB, McDonald HR (2022). Diagnostic and Therapeutic Challenges. Retina, 42(5), 1001-1004. (Read full article)
    4. Wilkinson S, Etheridge T, Monson BK, Larochelle MB (2022). Chronic postoperative Cutibacterium acnes endophthalmitis with implantable collamer lens. Am J Ophthalmol Case Rep, 26, 101500. (Read full article)
    5. Hu KS, Vitale AT, Shakoor A, Larochelle M, Sassalos T, Elner SG, Jayasundera T, Conrady CD (2021). Pyramidal Inflammatory Deposits of the Retinal Pigment Epithelium and Outer Retina in Ocular Syphilis. Ophthalmol Retina, 6(2), 172-178. (Read full article)
    6. Hu KS, Vitale AT, Shakoor A, Larochelle M, Sassalos T, Elner SG, Jayasundera T, Conrady CD (2021). Pyramidal Inflammatory Deposits of the Retinal Pigment Epithelium and Outer Retina in Ocular Syphilis. Ophthalmol Retina.
    7. Larochelle RD, Larochelle MB, Aung YY, Linn T, Heiden D, Vitale AT (2020). Bilateral Placoid Choroiditis in an HIV-Positive Patient With Cryptococcus neoformans Meningitis and Disseminated Cryptococcal Disease. J Vitreoretin Dis, 4(6), 530-533. (Read full article)
    8. Larochelle RD, Larochelle MB, Aung YY, Linn, T, Heiden D, Vitale A (2020). Bilateral Placoid Choroiditis in an HIV-Positive Patient With Cryptococcus neoformans Meningitis and Disseminated Cryptococcal Disease. 4(6), 530-533.
    9. Conrady CD, Shakoor A, Patel R, Larochelle M, Moshirfar M, Chaya CJ, Jacoby R, Vitale AT (2020). Combined Phacoemulsification and Pars Plana Vitrectomy for the Treatment of Cataract in Patients With Noninfectious Uveitis. J Vitreoretin Dis, 4(5), 393-400. (Read full article)
    10. Conrady CD, Shakoor A, Patel R, Larochelle M, Moshirfar M, Chaya CJ, Jacoby R, Vitale AT (2020). Combined Phacoemulsification and Pars Plana Vitrectomy for the Treatment of Cataract in Patients With Noninfectious Uveitis. J Vitreoretin Dis, 4(5), 393-400. (Read full article)
    11. Conrady CD, Hanson KE, Mehra S, Carey A, Larochelle M, Shakoor A (2018). The First Case of Trypanosoma cruzi-Associated Retinitis in an Immunocompromised Host Diagnosed With Pan-Organism Polymerase Chain Reaction. Clin Infect Dis, 67(1), 141-143. (Read full article)
    12. Conrady CD, Larochelle M, Pecen P, Palestine A, Shakoor A, Singh A (2018). Checkpoint inhibitor-induced uveitis: a case series. Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol, 256(1), 187-191. (Read full article)

    Letter

    1. Conrady CD, Hu K, Shakoor A, Larochelle M, Sassalos T, Elner SG, Jayasundera T, Vitale AT (2021). Reply. [Letter to the editor]. Ophthalmol Retina, 6(5), 437-438. (Read full article)

    Video/Film/CD/Web/Podcast

    1. Larochelle MB (2022). "Autoimmune Diseases" [Web]. Women's Eye Health website: Women's Eye Health website. Available: https://w-e-h.org.

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