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Larissa A. Epstein
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Larissa A. Epstein, MD, MBA

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

University of Utah Hospital

General Surgery, Outpatient Burn Clinic
Salt Lake City
801-581-3050
  • Larissa Epstein, MD, MBA, is board certified in general surgery and surgical critical care with a specialization in burn surgery. She has a passion for advancing patient outcomes in acute and reconstructive burn care.

    Dr. Epstein’s Clinical Specialties Include:

    • Burn Surgery
    • Critical Care
    • Frostbite Treatment
    • Laser Treatment
    • Teleburn
    • Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
    • Complex soft tissue reconstruction

    Dr. Epstein received her medical degree from the Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, where she developed a deep appreciation for general surgery and its immediate impact on patient care. She completed her general surgery residency at the University of Southern California (USC), where she was honored to serve as an education co-chief during her chief residency year. Between her third and fourth years, she pioneered a unique path for surgical residents by earning an MBA from the Swiss School of Management in Rome, Italy. Her thesis explored the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on unemployment rates and healthcare costs in Germany versus the United States.

    Following her residency, Dr. Epstein returned to UC Davis for a fellowship in burn surgery, critical care, and trauma. She now brings her expertise to the University of Utah Burn Unit, working alongside a world-class team in one of the nation’s leading burn care centers.

    Beyond the operating room, she enjoys attending concerts, collecting vinyl records, reading novels, and traveling the world. Her favorite destinations include Vienna, Budapest, Berlin, Iceland, the Galápagos Islands, and Sardinia. She is also a proud cat mom to her beloved Maine Coon, Boo (Radley).

    Board Certification

    American Board of Surgery (Sub: General Surgery)
    American Board of Surgery (Sub: Surgical Critical Care)
  • Larissa Epstein, MD, MBA, is board certified in general surgery and surgical critical care with a specialization in burn surgery. She has a passion for advancing patient outcomes in acute and reconstructive burn care.

    Dr. Epstein’s Clinical Specialties Include:

    • Burn Surgery
    • Critical Care
    • Frostbite Treatment
    • Laser Treatment
    • Teleburn
    • Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
    • Complex soft tissue reconstruction

    Dr. Epstein received her medical degree from the Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, where she developed a deep appreciation for general surgery and its immediate impact on patient care. She completed her general surgery residency at the University of Southern California (USC), where she was honored to serve as an education co-chief during her chief residency year. Between her third and fourth years, she pioneered a unique path for surgical residents by earning an MBA from the Swiss School of Management in Rome, Italy. Her thesis explored the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on unemployment rates and healthcare costs in Germany versus the United States.

    Following her residency, Dr. Epstein returned to UC Davis for a fellowship in burn surgery, critical care, and trauma. She now brings her expertise to the University of Utah Burn Unit, working alongside a world-class team in one of the nation’s leading burn care centers.

    Beyond the operating room, she enjoys attending concerts, collecting vinyl records, reading novels, and traveling the world. Her favorite destinations include Vienna, Budapest, Berlin, Iceland, the Galápagos Islands, and Sardinia. She is also a proud cat mom to her beloved Maine Coon, Boo (Radley).

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Surgery -Assistant Professor (Clinical)
    Academic Divisions General Surgery
    Board Certification
    American Board of Surgery (Sub: General Surgery)
    American Board of Surgery (Sub: Surgical Critical Care)

    Education history

    Fellowship Burns and Critical Care - University of California, Davis School of Medicine Fellow
    Graduate Training Business Administration - Swiss School of Management M.B.A.
    Internship/Residency General Surgery - LAC+USC Medical Center Resident
    Internship General Surgery - LAC+USC Medical Center Intern
    Professional Medical Allopathic Medicine - Chicago Medical School M.D.
    Undergraduate Animal Biology - University of California, Davis B.S.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Epstein L, Grigorian A, Matsushima K, Nahmias J, Dilday J, Demetriades D (2023). Propensity Score Analysis of Resuscitative Endovascular Balloon Occlusion of the Aorta: Zone-1 Versus Zone-3 Resuscitative Endovascular Balloon Occlusion of the Aorta Odds of Mortality. J Surg Res, 295, 660-665. (Read full article)
    2. Ugarte C, Schellenberg M, Gallagher S, Park S, Epstein L, Matsushima K, Martin MJ, Inaba K (2023). Identifying Risk Factors for AMA Discharge After Injury at a Level 1 Trauma Center. Am Surg, 89(10), 4000-4006. (Read full article)
    3. Perkeybile AM, Carter CS, Wroblewski KL, Puglia MH, Kenkel WM, Lillard TS, Karaoli T, Gregory SG, Mohammadi N, Epstein L, Bales KL, Connelly JJ (2018). Early nurture epigenetically tunes the oxytocin receptor. Psychoneuroendocrinology, 99, 128-136. (Read full article)