Chronic Depression Dysthymia near Idaho Falls, ID

Biography: Dr. Larsen is an Idaho Falls native who graduated from Skyline High School, class of 2000. After a quick college attempt at being an actor and singer, he found his passion for medicine (often cheering up patients by singing, dancing, or doing an Irish accent)!He earned his medical degree from Des Moines University and completed his General Psychiatry Residency in Reno, Nevada in 2013. He enjoyed working with adults, but he really thrived working with teenagers, so he stayed in Reno another two years to complete a fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.Dr. Larsen has a strong interest in suicide prevention, and in two types of therapy: ACT and DBT. He finds these most useful in helping teens who are chronically suicidal or self-harming. During his training, he even once spent a day as a patient in a Residential Treatment Center so he could see how it felt to be a patient.Dr. Larsen enjoys teaching and writing has won numerous awards for his poster presentations and medical lectures. He currently has three medical publications and three novels available on Kindle.Since moving to Idaho Falls, he was elected the Chairman of the local chapter of the Suicide Prevention Action Network. Dr. Larsen works at the BHC in Idaho Falls, and hopes to stay in Southeast Idaho for his entire career, serving in the community where he was raised.

Biography: Dr. Joseph Moore, MD is a Pediatrics Specialist who practices in Idaho Falls, ID. He is 52 years old and has been practicing for 24 years. Dr. Joseph Moore, MD is affiliated with Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

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Biography: Tyler F. Mayo, D.O. was born in Pocatello and raised in Ammon. He received his undergraduate degree from Brigham Young University, his medical degree from Des Moines University and completed his Family Medicine Residency at Idaho State University. He is excited to be back in his home town and serving in the community he loves.Hospital affiliations: Mountain View Hospital Easter Idaho Regional Medical Center Dr. Mayo's areas of special interest: Musculoskeletal medicine and manipulation Obstetrics (Pregnancy and Delivery) and Women's Health Pediatrics- including hospital and newborn care Minor surgical procedures Diet, exercise, and weight loss Full family care

Care Philosophy: I am proud to be part of the Optum family of primary care doctors, specialists, and care teams focused on providing care for people ages 65+. At Optum, my team and I help you reach your personal health goals. We focus on your total well-being while helping you to prevent health problems and get support to manage any chronic conditions you may have. Call now to get started.

Biography: Dr. Gene Hodges, MD is a Family Practitioner who practices in Idaho Falls, ID. He is 75 years old and has been practicing for 48 years. Dr. Gene Hodges, MD is affiliated with Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

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Biography: Dr. Denny is a board-certified psychiatrist in both general and child/adolescent psychiatry, and is a certified provider of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). He graduated valedictorian of Carnegie-Mellon University in Pittsburgh before earning his Doctor of Medicine at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, GA. His internship and residency was served at the University of Arizona, Maricopa Medical Center in Phoenix. Dr. Denny also completed a fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the Children's Hospital of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Dr. Denny gained a love for psychiatry after serving rotations during medical school and realizing that he enjoyed spending time talking and listening to patients. Psychiatry allows him to fulfill his love for science and provides him with the high level of human interaction he desires. Patients who suffer with bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder, and severe depression and have not seen a positive response from medications can see Dr. Denny for ECT. ECT is an effective medical treatment option, which helps as many as 90 percent of patients who receive it. Dr. Denny is the only provider of ECT in east Idaho. Dr. Denny works hard to see his patients smile and enjoys helping them overcome their difficulties. ``It is very rewarding when a family comes to my office and says they have their family member back, whether it's a son, daughter, spouse or parent,`` says Dr. Denny. When Dr. Denny is out of the office, he finds relaxation by riding horses and spending time with his family.