Christopher G Larsen MD FACS

Ped Otolaryngology (ENT), Rhinology & Paranasal Sinus Disease, Sleep Medicine

Associate Professor at University of Kansas Medical Center Director Division of General Otolaryngology

3901 Rainbow Blvd MS 3010Kansas City, KS 66160
Phone+1 913-588-6701
Fax+1 913-588-6677

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Summary

Christopher Larsen, MD, is an otolaryngologist based in Kansas City, KS, with subspecialties in surgery for obstructive sleep apnea, pediatric otolaryngology, rhinology and paranasal sinus disease. He was recently promoted to Professor and continues to be the Division Director for General Otolaryngology in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Kansas Medical Center. He completed his medical education at the University of Nebraska College of Medicine and further trained in otolaryngology at the University of Kansas School of Medicine. Dr. Larsen has expertise in areas including hypoglossal nerve stimulation, sleep medicine, obstructive sleep apnea, expansion palatoplasty, hyoid suspension, sinus and nasal surgery. He has contributed to several publications, notably on hypoglossal nerve stimulation and upper airway stimulation. His work has garnered recognition, including certifications for meaningful use of electronic health records and regional top doctor awards from Castle Connolly.

Education & Training

University of Kansas School of MedicineResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2002 - 2006
University of Kansas School of MedicineInternship, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2001 - 2002
University of Nebraska College of MedicineClass of 2001

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Certifications & Licensure

KS State Medical License 2006 - 2027
MO State Medical License 2006 - 2027
AZ State Medical License 2012 - 2017
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology
FACSFellow of the American College of Surgeons

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2014, 2016-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2014, 2016-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification Beacon Oncology 2014 Certified Module, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2014, 2016-2017

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

4 citations
Predictors of Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulator Usage: A Growth Curve Analysis Study.
Cynthia M Chweya, Rahul Alapati, Adip G Bhargav, Robert Wright, Antonio Bon Nieves
Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery. 2025-06-01
1 citations
Predicting Therapeutic Response to Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation Using Deep Learning.
Rahul Alapati, Bryan Renslo, Laura Jackson, Hanna Moradi, Jamie R Oliver
The Laryngoscope. 2024-12-01
Up versus down: Does cuff spine orientation affect early adherence to upper airway stimulation?
Rahul Alapati, Naomi Wang, Maria Feucht, Uma Ramesh, Antonio Bon Nieves
Sleep & Breathing = Schlaf & Atmung. 2024-11-25