Karl M. Larsen, M.D.

Hand Surgery/Orthopedics

Karl M. Larsen, M.D.

Professional Interest or Expertise
All aspects of hand surgery, athletic-associated conditions of the wrist, upper-extremity trauma reconstruction, and disorders of the elbow; shoulder fractures, total shoulder replacements and work-related injuries
Training
Fellowship – Hand and Microvascular Surgery, The Indiana Hand Center, 2002
Residency
– Orthopedic Surgery, Wilford Hall Medical Center, 2001
Internship
– General Surgery, Wilford Hall Medical Center, 1994
M.D. – Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, 1993
Undergraduate – University of California at Santa Barbara, 1989
Military Experience
Dr. Larsenís military service has included a three-year assignment as a Flight Surgeon for Air Force Special Operations Command in Europe, and multiple deployments including operations in Bosnia, Israel, Eastern Europe, Tibet, and West Africa. He has spent the last 6 years stationed at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado, where in addition to performing Hand Surgery he has held positions as Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery, Deputy Chief of the Medical Staff, Flight Commander for Inpatient and Emergency Services, and Deputy Squadron Commander for Medical Operations. Dr. Larsen was the only military Hand Surgeon in his region encompassing six Air Force Bases and Fort Carson and he has performed multiple reconstructive surgeries on soldiers wounded in Iraq and Afghanistan. Most recently he completed a deployment to Kirkuk, in Northern Iraq where he lead a Forward Surgical Team treating combat-wounded patients.
Certification(s)
Certified, American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
Professional Association(s)
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
American Society for Surgery of the Hand
LC Affiliation
April 2008

Primary Office Location
Lexington Clinic Orthopedics-Sports Medicine
700 Bob-O-Link Drive
Lexington, KY 40504
(859) 258-8566
Currently Taking New Patients
Yes

Karl M. Larsen, M.D., M.D. – orthopedics, arthroscopy, knee replacement surgery, hand injuries, feet injuries, carpal tunnel releases, hyaluronan injections, Synvisc, Lexington Clinic Orthopedics-Sports Medicine Center, sport injury, joint replacement, shoulder surgery