McFarland Clinic

Larisa Buck, DO

Accepting New Patients

515-239-4432

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About Dr. Buck

Larisa Buck, DO, provides comprehensive Adult Medicine and internal medicine care at McFarland Clinic in Ames. She enjoys caring for the whole person and building relationships with patients throughout the different stages of adulthood.

Dr. Buck provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment of acute illnesses, and diagnosis and management of complex chronic disease processes. She works to understand each patient's medical and family history and is passionate about addressing patient's concerns and goals to develop a plan together to achieve life-long health and a high quality of life.

For Dr. Buck, one of the most rewarding parts of internal medicine is developing lasting relationships with patients and supporting them through both health challenges and successes. She strives to create an environment where patients feel comfortable asking questions and discussing their concerns, with an emphasis on kindness, respect, listening, and teamwork.

Joined McFarland Clinic

September 2026

Languages Spoken

English

Education & Professional Certification

Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine

Education

Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, Kirksville, MO

  • Doctor of Osteopathy

Bryn Mawr College, Bryn Mawr, PA

  • Post-Baccalaureate Premedical Program

Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT

  • Bachelor of Arts

Butler Institute for Study Abroad, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand

Residency

University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE

  • Internal Medicine Residency Program

Professional & Personal Interests

Hobbies and Personal Interests

Spending time with my husband, our son, and our dog. Traveling, being outdoors, exercising.

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