Marissa B. Larochelle
( out of 288 reviews )

Marissa B. Larochelle, MD

Languages spoken: English, Spanish

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.

    Specialties

    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 288 reviews )

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    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.

    November 22, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Dr Larouchelle is an excellent physician, but may be a bit overwhelmed by her schedule, such that she did not respond to an urgent concern I had about my eye health.

    November 21, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Extremely knowledgeable, professional and helpful.

    November 19, 2024
    REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

    Dr Larochelle is incredible. Super nice, really cares about her patients, and an excellent surgeon.

    November 17, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Dr. Larochelle restored sight to my left eye after cataract surgery last week. It is no exaggeration to say that she has given me back my life. I am so grateful for her compassionate and expert care. I consider myself very fortunate to have been treated by such a skilled doctor. I can't thank her enough!

    November 16, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Dr. Larochelle is one of a kind. She's personable and genuinely cares about each of her patients. Her concern and compassion is outstanding.

    November 12, 2024
    REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

    Very professional, great communication and caring.

    November 12, 2024
    REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

    She has a caring attitude, explains every step, walked me out and made sure all follow up testing was scheduled before I left

    November 07, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Marissa Bucci Larochelle, MD is a knowledgeable, personable, approachable, intelligent and esteemed professional. I look forward to my follow up visit to thank her again for the excellent care and miracle work on my eye.

    November 05, 2024
    REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

    Dr Larochelle is very thorough and efficient and addresses all your questions and concerns and has a very appealing and kind demeanor.

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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
    Residency Ophthalmology - University of Colorado Resident
    Internship Internal Medicine - Palmetto Health Richland/University of South Carolina Intern
    Professional Medical 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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