Dr. Knutsen-Larson grew up in Rapid City and was always intrigued by the medical field. Her father, Roger Knutsen, M.D., has been serving Black Hills patients and communities for over 30 years and she felt compelled to follow in his footsteps. Dr. Knutsen-Larson earned her medical degree at the University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine in Vermillion, S.D., and went on to complete an OB/GYN internship and a dermatology residency at the University of Colorado in Denver, Col. After residency, Dr. Knutsen-Larson returned home to practice in the place she loves – Rapid City. Areas of Expertise Dr. Knutsen-Larson‘s expertise includes medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology with specialized interests in pediatric and pregnancy related dermatology. To continually enhance her practice and services, Dr. Knutsen-Larson is certified in the following: American Academy of Dermatology, Society for Pediatric Dermatology, American Society of MOHS Surgery, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, and the South Dakota American Medical Association. Memberships American Academy of Dermatology American Academy of Dermatology Society for Pediatric Dermatology Pediatric Dermatologic Society American Society for Mohs Surgery American Society for Dermatologic Surgery SDAMA. Outside the Clinic When Dr. Knutsen-Larson isn’t caring for patients, she enjoys running, gourmet cooking, playing the piano and spending time with her husband and two daughters.