Travis Larsh, MD

I specialize in pediatric movement disorders. My services include pharmacological therapies, deep brain stimulation (DBS), botulinum toxin injections and referrals for behavioral therapy. Some of the conditions I treat include pediatric dystonia, tremor, Tourette syndrome and other tic disorders, chorea, parkinsonism and ataxia.

One of the most compelling aspects of movement disorders is the never-ending list of clinical research questions that need answering. Tackling these questions and finding new avenues of exploration is exhilarating.

During medical school, I was drawn to the artfulness and creativity involved in examining children, especially those with movement disorders. I listen to patients and their families to understand how involuntary movements affect their quality of life. Then, we work together to develop the best treatment plan for each child. Working with children and their families is incredibly rewarding.

My research focuses on understanding brain activity in children with movement disorders and improving the precision of treatments such as DBS. This work has received support through a Tourette Association of America Young Investigator Award, the Cincinnati Children’s Procter Scholar Award and an NIH K23 Career Development Award.

I have also received the Child Neurology Society Outstanding Junior Member Award in 2020 and 2022, as well as travel awards from the Tourette Association of America, the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society and the American Academy of Neurology for my research presentations.

I grew up in Cincinnati, and Cincinnati is my home. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family, hiking, traveling and cheering for the Cincinnati Bengals and the University of Cincinnati Bearcats.