Our Team
Meet the Ogden healthcare team dedicated to taking care of you.
Dr. Ben Larsen, MD
Dr. Benjamin Larsen is a local family physician based in Ogden, UT. Originally from Eastern Idaho, he moved to Utah in 2018 after practicing in San Antonio, Texas. Driven by his passion for helping people achieve optimal health, he chose to specialize in Family Medicine, with a focus on preventive and integrative approaches to wellness. Dr. Ben combines traditional Family Medicine with holistic, functional medicine principles, aiming to prevent disease and provide comprehensive, patient-driven care at affordable costs.
With a diverse background in various medical settings, including Family Medicine, Sports Medicine, Hospital Medicine, Urgent Care, and Emergency Medicine, Dr. Ben takes pride in practicing low-cost family medicine. He believes that appropriate treatment decisions can reduce unnecessary testing, resulting in improved outcomes. Recently, he received additional training in vasectomies and ultrasound, constantly seeking to expand his knowledge and expertise in health and wellness.
Beyond his medical practice, Dr. Ben cherishes spending time with his wife, Jessica, and their four children, Emma, Gracie, Benson, and Hope. They are an active family engaged in outdoor activities such as skiing, biking, hiking, soccer, basketball, and running. In his spare time, Dr. Ben pursues his interests as a pianist, woodworker, Eagle Scout, gardener, and passionate collector and builder of LEGO sets, with his latest additions on display at his office.
Sammantha Francis, PA
Sammantha is a board-certified Physician Assistant who joined the Orange MD family in 2023.
She is originally from Colorado but was educated in Texas, attending Baylor University (Sic’Em Bears) and earning a Master’s Degree from Texas Tech University Health Science Center in 2015.
She has worked in a variety of healthcare settings including Hospital medicine, ER, Urgent Care, Neurosurgery, and Telemedicine. Sammantha is passionate about helping her patients navigate through complicated health systems and providing accessible medical care through a variety of platforms. She believes strongly in the mind-body connection and holistic healthcare.
When she’s not in the clinic, you can find Sammantha in nature hiking, biking, or kayaking with her dog. She is an avid reader, yogi, and amateur astronomer.
Jessica Larsen, RN
Jessica, a registered nurse with a Bachelor of Nursing degree from Brigham Young University. With her experience in labor and delivery, Jessica has been privileged to witness the miracle of birth and support families during their most sacred moments. This experience has driven a passion in women's health. She thrives on building connections with her patients and providing compassionate care to those in need.
Outside of her nursing career, Jessica is a devoted mother of five, balancing her professional life with an active family life. Sporting events for her children keep her and her husband busy, and they relish every moment spent cheering on their kids. She can be found spending time with those she loves.
In her free time, Jessica enjoys outdoor activities such as running and hiking, embracing the beauty of nature while staying active. A lover of reading, she also finds joy in quiet moments with a good book. Jessica’s life is a beautiful blend of family, nursing, and personal passions, making her not only a dedicated healthcare professional but also a loving and engaged member of her community.