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Pediatric Orthopedics

Larry D. Showalter, MD

MD

Doctor of Medicine

St. Luke's Health Partner
St. Luke's Health Partner

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Specialties

Accepting new patients
 
No Referral Required

Conditions & Treatments

  • Bone Tumors
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Clubfoot
  • Complex Deformity Correction
  • Complex Hip Deformities
  • Congenital Deformities
  • Femoral Acetabular Impingement
  • Foot Deformities
  • Fractures/Broken Bones
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Leg Deformities
  • Limb Length Discrepancies
  • Neuromuscular Disorders
  • Pediatric Sports Injuries
  • Pediatric Trauma
  • Short Stature
  • Skeletal Dysplasia
  • Spine Deformities
  • Upper Extremity Deformities
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Facilities & Clinics

  1. St. Luke's Clinic – Orthopedics: Meridian

  2. St. Luke's Children's Spina Bifida Clinic

    • Address
      305 E. Jefferson St. Boise, ID 83712
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      Hours
      Mon - Thu: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
      Fri: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
    • Phone
      (208) 381-7122
      Fax
      (208) 381-7002

About Larry D. Showalter

Biography

Larry "Buzz" Showalter, MD is trained in all facets of children's orthopedic care including trauma and fractures; complex upper and lower extremity deformity; and neuromuscular, congenital, and other developmental disorders. He frequently manages conditions such as clubfoot, hip dysplasia, skeletal dysplasia, limb-length discrepancy, and growth plate injuries/arrests. His goal is to maximize quality of life for his patients.

Dr. Showalter has special interest in prevention of early onset hip osteoarthritis through improved diagnostics for developmental hip dysplasia.

Dr. Showalter serves as medical director for pediatric orthopedics at St. Luke's Children's. He is a member of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America.

In his free time, Dr. Showalter enjoys spending time outdoors with his wife and four grown sons. He loves to hike, camp, fly fish and play any competitive game.

  • Medical School

    University of Texas

  • Residency

    University of Utah School of Medicine

  • Board Certification

    Orthopedic Surgery

  • Gender

    Male

  • Languages Spoken

    English
 
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Reviews for Larry D. Showalter

  • These ratings and comments are collected through in-depth care experience surveys administered by Press Ganey Associates on behalf of St. Luke’s. The star ratings include surveys dating from 2018 to present. We've posted the ten most recent patient comments for your reference.
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