Heber Valley Pediatrics is glad to welcome a new provider to our team. Dr. Reagan Larsen, MD, FAAP, has joined our Heber City office and is now seeing patients from newborns through the teen years. As the newest provider at Heber Valley Pediatrics, she brings 16 years of pediatric experience, a calm and thorough style, and a deep connection to the community she now serves as both a doctor and a neighbor.
This post shares who Dr. Larsen is, how she approaches care, and what her arrival means for families across the valley.
Who is Dr. Reagan Larsen?
Dr. Larsen is a board-certified pediatrician with 16 years of experience caring for children at every stage, from a baby’s first checkup through the move to adult care. She completed her pediatric residency through the Texas A&M program at Baylor Scott & White in Temple, Texas. The letters after her name, MD and FAAP, mean she is a medical doctor and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Before joining our team, Dr. Larsen spent more than a decade and a half learning what helps children and families thrive. Today she brings that experience home to Heber, where she lives with her husband and daughter.
What is Dr. Larsen’s approach to care?
Dr. Larsen’s approach centers on listening, clear explanations and thorough follow-through. She believes parents make the best decisions when they understand what’s happening with their child’s health, so education is part of every visit. Her goal, in her own words, is for “patients to feel seen and heard while providing high quality comprehensive care to my patients and their families.”
In practice, families can expect:
- Thorough visits. Dr. Larsen takes time to understand the full picture.
- Clear explanations. She walks parents and kids through what she’s seeing and why she recommends a next step.
- A careful, methodical diagnostic approach. She keeps detailed records so every provider involved in a child’s care works from the same information.
- Compassion with sensitive concerns. Whether a family is facing a new diagnosis, a difficult conversation with a teen, or a question they aren’t sure how to ask, she creates space to talk it through without judgment.
That steady, patient style is especially helpful with teens, who often need a trusted adult to talk with about their health.
What will Dr. Larsen focus on?
Dr. Larsen cares for children from birth through young adulthood, with particular interest in several areas that matter to local families:
- Well-child visits and preventive care. Regular checkups track growth and development and keep vaccines on schedule. Learn more about well-child visits.
- Newborn and infant care. From the first weeks at home through the first birthday, Dr. Larsen supports new parents with feeding, sleep and growth questions. See our newborn care services.
- Mental health. Anxiety, mood changes and stress are common in kids and teens. Dr. Larsen screens for and supports mental health concerns and can connect families with local resources. Our childhood anxiety page has more information.
- Care for LGBTQ+ youth and their families, offered in a respectful, judgment-free setting.
- Healthy lifestyle guidance for kids and teens, including nutrition, activity and sleep.
- Same-day sick visits for when your child needs to be seen quickly.
What does board certification mean for your child?
Board certification tells parents that a pediatrician has gone beyond the minimum required to practice medicine. It means the doctor passed a demanding exam in pediatrics and keeps up with new knowledge over the course of their career. For families, it’s one clear sign that a doctor’s training is current.
According to the American Board of Pediatrics, board certification is a voluntary process that goes above and beyond state licensing, and it reflects an ongoing commitment to keep expanding a physician’s knowledge. In other words, it isn’t a one-time test. Certified pediatricians continue learning and are regularly reassessed throughout their careers.
When you’re choosing a doctor for your child, it’s fair to ask about board certification. It’s a simple way to know your child’s care is grounded in current standards.
About Dr. Reagan Larsen
Dr. Reagan Larsen lives in Heber with her husband and daughter. When she isn’t caring for patients, she enjoys reading fiction, hiking, skiing and traveling with her family. She also loves the performing arts and attends Broadway shows whenever she can.
Practicing locally means Dr. Larsen is caring for the same community she’s part of. The families she sees in the exam room are the same families she sees on the trail, at school events and around town, and she takes that responsibility seriously.
What does a third pediatrician mean for families?
With Dr. Larsen on board, Heber Valley Pediatrics now has three physicians: Dr. Dave Larson, Dr. Holly Richter and Dr. Larsen. For families, that means more appointment options and more flexibility for sick visits. With Dr. Richter and Dr. Larsen, families can choose from two female physicians. You can meet the whole team on our pediatricians page.
The practice also offers walk-in hours Monday through Thursday, 4 to 6 PM, excluding holidays. No appointment is needed, which helps when a child gets sick after school or work.
How often should kids see their pediatrician?
Children see their pediatrician often in the early years, then about once a year after that. These well-child visits track growth and development, catch concerns early and keep vaccines on schedule. Your pediatrician also uses these visits to answer questions and build a relationship with your child over time.
MedlinePlus, from the U.S. National Library of Medicine, notes that well-child visits are frequent during infancy and continue yearly as children grow. Each visit is a chance to check height, weight and development, review safety and nutrition, and talk through anything on your mind.
If it’s been more than a year since your child’s last checkup, a new pediatrician is a natural time to get back on schedule.
How can I schedule a visit with Dr. Larsen?
Dr. Larsen is accepting new patients. Heber Valley Pediatrics accepts most major insurance plans, including Select Health, and the front desk can answer questions about a specific plan. Visits take place at our office at 345 E Gateway Drive, #150, in Heber City.
If your child is new to the practice, it helps to request records from your previous provider, or sign a release at our office so we can request them for you. Bring a list of any medications your child takes, along with your insurance card. For more common questions, see our frequently asked questions.
Meet Dr. Larsen
Learn more about Dr. Larsen’s background, areas of focus and approach to care on her profile page.