Mary Larson, M.D. Kootenai Heart Clinics Tell us a bit about you and your family. I grew up in Minnesota, the land of lakes. My husband and I took up skiing after college and, along with our sons (now grown), have loved many mountain and lake adventures. We lived in the San Francisco Bay Area for many years, and now we look to new adventures in beautiful northern Idaho. Where did you receive your medical degree? I graduated from the medical school of the University of California at San Francisco. I completed a residency in internal medicine and then a fellowship in cardiology at Stanford University. Prior to coming to Kootenai Health, I practiced cardiology for 20 years with my group at Sequoia Hospital in the Bay Area. Why did you pick your specialty? The heart is the center of the medical universe. Diagnosing and treating cardiovascular diseases is an awesome privilege. I am particularly interested in valvular heart disease, heart failure and congenital heart disease in adults. What are some of your hobbies? I enjoy skiing, boating, biking (road and mountain), fly fishing (novice), golfing and watching baseball. What drew you to Kootenai Health? The positive energy of the doctors I met here. What is your favorite healthy tip? Exercise is the answer to most questions. Bryan Davidson, M.D. Kootenai Clinic Family Medicine Tell us a bit about you and your family. I am a dedicated physician with 14 years of experience providing compassionate, comprehensive patient-centered medical care to families. When not treating patients, I enjoy spending time with my wife and young son. We love adventure and outdoor activities, and we are thrilled by the natural beauty, freedom and rich culture of northern Idaho. Where did you receive your medical degree? I trained at Loma Linda University School of Medicine and completed a family medicine residency in Glendale, both in California. After completing my training, I provided 14 years of high-quality primary care medicine at Alamo Hills Medical group in Simi Valley, California. Why did you pick your specialty? As a family medicine physician, I have the pleasure of following my patients and their families over time. Such continuity enables me to earn trust and cultivate meaningful and lasting relationships. My father also was a family medicine physician. He served as a great role model and demonstrated how rewarding it is to be a “primary care doc.” What can patients expect when they first meet with you? It is important for me to invest the time and effort necessary to optimally diagnose, educate and treat the needs of each patient. Providing quality medical care requires compassion and effective patient education, counseling and self-empowerment. What are some of your hobbies? I enjoy wilderness exploration, mountain biking, marksmanship, off-roading, gardening (fruits and vegetables) and kayak fishing. Meet Our New Providers What drew you to Kootenai Health? I believe that optimal quality of health care is best facilitated by a cohesive collaboration between primary care physician, specialty providers and ancillary services to best serve the various needs of the community. In this, Kootenai Health excels. What is your favorite healthy tip? Preventive care and optimizing lifestyle habits is key to safeguarding your health and well-being in the years to come. Kootenai Clinic Appointment Center: Need to nd a physician and schedule an appointment? Call the Appointment Center at (208) 625-6767 or request an appointment online at appointmentcenter.kh.org. KH.ORG 9
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