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Marissa B. Larochelle
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Marissa B. Larochelle, MD

Languages spoken: English, Spanish

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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.

    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 288 reviews )

    The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers.

    The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

    Patient Comments

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    Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

    August 24, 2023
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Great

    August 23, 2023
    REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

    The Doctor is compassionate and extremely wonderful

    August 23, 2023
    REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

    Dr Larochelle was very reponsive to my concerns and always has a smile and friendly comment.

    August 20, 2023
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Good experience. She made me feel confident I was receiving the best care.

    August 19, 2023
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Dr. Larochelle is very thorough in her care.

    August 12, 2023
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Shes one in a million!! She takes her time, is very thorough and knows her stuff. We have enjoyed working with her to improve our sons health.

    August 11, 2023
    REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

    The Dr understood my concerns and offered suggestions. She is friendly and interested in my issues.

    August 11, 2023
    REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

    My whole experience treating a cataract has been an astonishingly good one. I had previously been treated for a cataract in my other eye in a well-regarded clinic in Northern Utah. But I had Dr Larochelle treat this one and the difference was night and day making my previous experience seem almost barbaric. My results are astonishing and the entire experience from the many staff who were with me during surgery, the equipment used in surgery, the procedures and the thoroughness of everyone involved was several levels above what I had previously experienced. I not only would recommend Moran and Dr Larochelle but I actively AM recommending them to anyone who might need their services. Thank you

    August 10, 2023
    REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

    Very friendly and very knowledgeable.

  • 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.