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Jeffrey J. Larson, M.D.
Jeffrey J. Larson, M.D.		  

A board certified neurosurgeon on staff at Kootenai Medical Center in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, Dr. Jeffrey Larson is the founder of Coeur d'Alene Spine and Brain, PLLC. Dr. Larson received his undergraduate training at the University of Michigan. After receiving his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Dr. Larson completed his surgical internship and neurosurgery residency training at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center and the Mayfield Spine Institute. Dr. Larson devotes his medical practice exclusively to the treatment of disorders of the spine. He is an expert on treatments for serious back and spine problems, such as minimally invasive spine surgery, spine fusion, motion preservation surgery, and complex spinal reconstruction. Dr. Larson has authored over 60 peer reviewed articles, book chapters, abstracts, and presentations. He has won national research awards. He is continuously involved in spine related research and development.

Dr. Larson completed the American Board of Neurosurgery Maintenence of Certification (MOC) in 2011.  See Dr. Larson's diploma.  The guiding principle of MOC is to foster excellence in patient care.  Learn more.

Jeffrey J. Larson, M.D.
Date of Birth
April 4, 1963, Detroit, Michigan

Undergraduate Education
Brother Rice High School, Birmingham, Michigan, Graduated June 1981
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, B.S. Microbiology, 1985

Graduate Education
Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan, M.S. Molecular Genetics, 1987

Medical School
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, M.D., 1991

Postgraduate Training
1991-1992 Surgical Internship
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Department of Surgery

1992-1996 Neurosurgery Residency
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Department of Neurosurgery and The Mayfield Clinic and Spine Institute

1996-1997 Chief Resident
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Department of Neurosurgery and The Mayfield Clinic and Spine Institute

Professional Certifications and Licensures


Hospital Appointments


Professional Societies


Athletic Affiliations

 

Professional Honors and Grants

Publications

Manuscripts
1: Larson JJ, Nicholson A, Siegel A: Field inversion of large DNA
fragments using an inexpensive unit. Biotechniques 5(3):288, 1987

2: Michalewicz J, Hsu E, Larson JJ, Nicholson A: Physical map and
genetic early region of the T7-related coliphage BA14. Gene 98(1):89-93,
1991

3: Larson JJ, Tew JM Jr, Wiot J, et al: Association of meningiomas with
dural “tails”: Surgical significance. Acta Neurochir 114:59-63, 1991

4: Shinoura N, Heffelfinger SC, Miller M, Shamraj OI, C.Miura NH, Larson
JJ, De Tribolet N, Warnick RE, Tew JM Jr, Menon AG: RNA expression
of complement regulatory proteins in human brain tumors. Cancer
Letters 86:143-149, 1994

5: Larson JJ, Tew JM Jr., Tomsick TA, van Loveren HR: Treatment of
aneurysms of the internal carotid artery by intravascular balloon
occlusion: Long-term follow-up of 58 cases. Neurosurgery 36:1-8, 1995

6: Larson JJ, van Loveren HR, Balco MG, Tew JM Jr. Evidence of
meningioma invasion into cranial nerves; clinical implications for skull
base meningiomas. J Neurosurg 83:596-599, 1995

7: Larson JJ, Tew JM Jr, Simon M, Menon AG. Evidence for clonal spread
in the development of multiple meningiomas. J Neurosurg 83:705-709,
1995

8: Simon M, von Deimling A, Larson JJ, Wellenreuther R, Kaskel P, Waha
A, Warnick RE, Tew JM Jr., Menon AG. Allelic losses on chromosomes
14, 10, and 1, in atypical and malignant meningiomas: A genetic model of
meningioma progression. Cancer Research 55:4696-4701, 1995

9: Lewis AI, Larson JJ, Crone KR. Endoscopic treatment of complex
hydrocephalus. Techniques in Neurosurgery 1(3):168-175, 1995

10: Shinoura N, Paradies NE, Warnick RE, Chen H, Larson JJ, Tew JM Jr,
Simon M, Lynch RA, Kanai Y, Hirohashi S, Hemperly JJ, Menon AG,
Brackenbury R. Expression of N-cadherin and a-catenin in astrocytomas
and glioblastomas. British Journal of Cancer 72:627-633, 1995

11: Shinoura N, Chen L, Wani MA, Kim YG, Larson JJ, Warnick RE, Simon
M, Menon AG, Bi WL, Stambrook PJ: Protein and mRNA expression of
connexin 43 in astrocytomas. Implications in brain tumor gene therapy. J
Neurosurg 83:839-846, 1996

12: Tomsick TA, van Loveren HR, Tew JM, Jr., Larson JJ, Earnst R, Khoury
J. Delayed Complications of Balloon Occlusion of the Internal Carotid
Artery for Unclippable Aneurysm. Journal of Neurovascular Disease
2:64-67, 1997

13: Larson JJ, Ball WS, Bove KE, Crone KR, Tew JM, Jr. Formation of
intracerebral cavernous malformations after brain radiation treatment for
CNS neoplasia in children. J Neurosurg 88:51-56, 1998

Abstracts

14: Larson JJ, van Loveren HR, Balco MG, Tew JM Jr. Evidence of
meningioma invasion into cranial nerves; clinical implications for skull
base meningiomas. J Neurosurg 82:360A, 1995

15: Larson JJ, de Tribolet N, Tew JM Jr, van Loveren HR, Warnick RE,
Balko MG, Menon AG. Evidence for the Clonal Origin of Primary and
Recurrent Meningiomas. J Neurosurg 82:346A, 1995

16: Larson JJ, van Loveren HR, Tew JM Jr. Evidence of meningioma
invasion into cranial nerves; clinical implications for skull base
meningiomas. Skull Base Surgery 5(1): 12-13, 1995

17: Larson JJ, Simon M, van Loveren HR, Tew JM Jr., Menon AG.
Molecular genetic analysis of dural tail meningiomas: surgical
significance. Skull Base Surgery 5(1):8, 1995

18: Larson JJ, Tew JM Jr., Warnick RE, Menon AG. Evidence for Clonal
Spread in the Development of Multiple Meningiomas. Cincinnati BTRC
Newsletter 1(9):5, 1995

19: Larson JJ, Tew JM Jr., Tomsick TA, van Loveren HR. Treatment of
Aneurysms of the Internal Carotid Artery by Intravascular Balloon
Occlusion: Long-Term Follow-up of 58 Patients. Yearbook of
Neuroradiology, 1995

20: Larson JJ, Crone KR. Formation of Intracerebral Cavernous
Malformations After Brain Radiation Treatment for CNS Neoplasia in
Children. J Neurosurg 84:346-347A, 1996

21: Larson JJ, Berninger JP, Miller MN, Koch BL, Crone KR. Posterior
Fossa Decompression without Dural Opening Restores Cerebrospinal
Fluid Flow in Patients With Chiari I Malformation Without Syrinx. J
Neurosurg 84:356A, 1996

22: Larson JJ, Tew JM, Jr., van Loveren HR, Tomisick TA. Delayed
Complications after Permanent Balloon Occlusion of the Internal Carotid
Artery (ICA) for Treatment of Aneurysms of the ICA. J Neurosurg
86:364A, 1997

Reviews

23: Larson JJ, Tew JM Jr.; Acute subdural hematoma caused by a ruptured
giant intracavernous aneurysm: case report. Neurosurgery 38:392, 1996.

24: Larson JJ, van Loveren HR, Balco MG, Tew JM Jr.; Cavernous Sinus of
Lateral Sellar Compartment. J Neurosurg 85:190-191, 1996

25: Larson JJ, Tew JM Jr.; Traumatic Indirect Carotid-Cavernous Fistula:
Report of Two Cases. Neurosurgery 39:1238, 1996

Chapters

26: Larson JJ; Neurosurgical Emergencies. Mont Reid Surgical
Handbook, Fourth Edition. Mosby. 264-283, 1997

27: Larson JJ, Warnick RE, Tew JM Jr.; Use of Operating Arm System in
Skull Base Surgery. AANS Neurosurgical Operative Atlas, 8:79-85,
1999

28: Larson JJ, Crone KR. Posterior fossa decompression without dural
opening restores cerebrospinal fluid flow in patients with Chiari I
malformation without syrinx. AANS Neurosurgical Operative Atlas

29: Larson JJ, Tew JM Jr.; Intraventricular Meningiomas. Operative
Neurosurgery.

Other

30: Larson JJ; Tips to help you avoid downcoded claims. Medical Office
Compliance Alert, 1(9):65-66, 2001

Meetings, Presentations, and Scientific Exhibits

1. Derivation of a restriction map for phage BA14. Wayne State University
Masters of Science Thesis Defense. Detroit, Michigan. May 12, 1987.

2. Combining International Sports Competition with Medical School. St.
Mary’s Preparatory School. Orchard Lake, Michigan. March 14, 1988.

3. Association of meningiomas with dural "tails": surgical significance.
American Association of Neurological Surgeons. San Diego, California.
Poster: 1992.

4. Treatment of aneurysms of the internal carotid artery by intravascular
balloon occlusion: report of 58 cases. Southern Neurosurgical Society
Meeting. Williamsberg, Virginia. Platform presentation: April 2, 1993.

5. The Acute Management of Head Injuries in Athletes. Sideline Survival,
Sports Medicine Meeting. Cincinnati, Ohio. August 19, 1994.

6. Research During Neurosurgical Residency. University of Cincinnati M.DPh.
D. Program. Cincinnati, Ohio. August. 1994.

7. Concussions and Secondary Impact Syndrome in Athletes. Ohio High
School Athletic Association. Cincinnati, Ohio. November 7, 1995.

8. Management of meningiomas involving the cavernous sinus. North
American Skull Base Society Meeting. Naples, Florida. Platform
presentation with MG O’Sullivan: February. 1995.

9. Molecular genetic analysis of dural tail meningiomas: surgical
significance. North American Skull Base Society Meeting. Naples,
Florida. Platform presentation: February. 1995.

10. Evidence of meningioma invasion into cranial nerves: clinical
implications for cavernous sinus meningiomas. North American Skull
Base Society Meeting. Naples, Florida. Platform presentation: February.
1995.

11. Investigating the cell cycle regulator p15/MTS2 as a potential tumor
suppressor gene in human CNS tumors. American Association of Cancer
Research. Toronto, Canada. Platform presentation with M. Simon:
March 20, 1995.

12. Evidence for the clonal origin of primary and recurrent meningiomas and
their malignant progression. American Association of Neurological
Surgeons Annual Meeting. Orlando, Florida. Platform presentation:
April 24, 1995.

13. Evidence of meningioma invasion into cranial nerves; clinical implications
for skull base meningiomas. American Association of Neurological
Surgeons Annual Meeting. Orlando, Florida. Platform presentation:
April 26, 1995.

14. Evidence for clonal spread in the development of multiple meningiomas.
11th International Meeting on Brain Tumor Research and Therapy. Napa,
California. October 31, 1995.

15. Concussion and Secondary Impact syndrome in Athletes. Ohio
Highschool Athletic Association. Cincinnati, Ohio. November 7, 1995.

16. Establishing Guidelines for the Evaluation and Management of Head
Injuries in Hockey Players; Returning a Player to Competition. Annual
Meeting of the International Hockey League Medical Association.
Houston, Texas. January 13, 1996.

17. Head and Neck Injuries in the Athlete. Southern Ohio Firefighter and
EMS School. Wilmington, Ohio. March 16, 1996.

18. Formation of Intracerebral Cavernous Malformations After Brain
Radiation Treatment for CNS Neoplasia in Children. The Augustus
McCravey Resident's Clinical Science Paper Award at the Southern
Neurosurgical Society Meeting. Miami, Florida. Platform presentation:
March 29, 1996.

19. Posterior Fossa Decompression without Dural Opening Restores
Cerebrospinal Fluid Flow in Patients With Chiari I Malformation Without
Syrinx. Southern Neurosurgical Society Meeting. Miami, Florida.
Platform presentation: March 29, 1996.

20. Neuroendoscopy: Indications, Techniques, and Instrumentation. Practical
Course. Association of Neurological Surgeons Annual Meeting.
Minneapolis, Minnesota. April 27, 1996.

21. Defining the Limits of Resectability of Skull Base Meningiomas.
Breakfeast Seminar. Association of Neurological Surgeons Annual
Meeting. Minneapolis, Minnesota. April 29, 1996.

22. Formation of Intracerebral Cavernous Malformations After Brain
Radiation Treatment for CNS Neoplasia in Children. American
Association of Neurological Surgeons Annual Meeting. Minneapolis,
Minnesota. Plenary Session: April 30, 1996.

23. Posterior Fossa Decompression without Dural Opening Restores
Cerebrospinal Fluid Flow in Patients With Chiari I Malformation Without
Syrinx. American Association of Neurological Surgeons Annual Meeting.
Minneapolis, Minnesota. Platform presentation: April 30, 1996.

24. Cost-effective Analysis of Treatment Protocols for high School Sportsrelated
Spinal Cord Injury without Radiographic Abnormality. Sports
Related Concussion and Nervous System Injuries. Orlando, Florida.
Platform presentation. February 9, 1997.

25. Late Complications of Endovascular Balloon Occlusion Treatment for
Unclippable Internal Carotid Artery Aneurysms. American Association of
Neurological Surgeons Annual Meeting. Plenary Session: April 15, 1997.

26. Guidelines for the Treatment of Cerebral Concussions in Athletes.
Mayfield Clinic and The Cleveland Clinic Winter Symposium. Snowmass,
Colorado. February, 1998

27. Contemporary Management of Cerebral Aneurysms. Washington
Association of Surgical Technologists annual Spring Symposium.
April,1998.

28. Contemporary Management of Cerebrovascular Diseases. Spokane
Surgical Society Annual Meeting. April. 1998.

29. Contemporary Management of Lower Back Pain. The Big Mountain
Medical Review Meeting. January. 1999

30. Head Protection in Athletics. American College of Sports Medicine, 46th
Annual Meeting. June. 1999

31. Multilevel Lumbar Interbody Fusions, Indications. Sulzer-Spinetech
Annual Meeting. July. 1999

32. Closed Head Injury, Neurosurgical Treatment. Trauma Care in the New
Millenium, Spokane, Washington. February. 2000.

33. Disorders of the Spine Meeting, Moderator, Whistler, British Colombia,
January, 2008

34. American Association of Neurosurgery Annual Meeting, San Diego, California, May, 2009

35. Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Lab, Percutaneous Pedicle Screws, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, June 1, 2009

36. Schweitzer Mountain Ski Patrol Mountain Rescue Course for Head Injury and Spine Injury, Schweitzer Mountain, November 1, 2009

37. Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Lateral Approach, Robert Watkins, M.D. training session, Marina Spine Center, California, June 9, 2009

38.SANS Lifelong Learning General Examination, November 19, 2009

39.Schweitzer Mountain Ski Safety Week, ImPACT Testing, January 17, 2010

40. Posterior Minimally INvasive Interspinous Process Technologies, Webinar, May 1, 2010

41. C1 Lateral Mass Screw Placement, Webinar, November 19, 2010

42. SANS Competencies, November 26, 2010

43. Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF): Current Grafting Options, Webinar, November 27, 2010

44. Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery: Lumbar Decompressive Techniques, Webinar, November 28, 2010

45. Cervical Spine Research Society, Annual Meeting, Charlotte, North Carolina, December, 2010

46. Occipitocervical Fusion Techniques, Webinar, December 3, 2010

47. Cervical Disc Arthroplasty, Quality-Adjusted Life Year Analysis, Presenter, Kootenai Medical Center, March 1, 2011

48. Cervical Myelopathy: Anterior vs Posterior Approach, CNS Webinar, March 1, 2011