About
Richard (Rick) Larew, MD brings more than four decades of medical experience to his Iowa City practice. He earned his undergraduate degree in Botany with Honors from the University of Iowa in 1978, then completed his medical degree there in 1982. He completed his internship and residency in Internal Medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee.
Dr. Larew holds board certification in Internal Medicine and built his career across several respected clinical settings. He practiced Internal Medicine at Harwood Medical Clinic in Milwaukee, then Occupational Medicine at Arnett Clinic in West Lafayette, Indiana, before spending nearly three decades in Iowa City at Towncrest Internal Medicine and Mercy Towncrest Internal Medicine. He founded Larew Internal Medicine in 2019, establishing Eastern Iowa's first concierge medicine practice. Concierge Medicine Today named him a 2025-26 Top Physician Leader in Concierge Medicine. His clinical interests span preventive medicine, healthy aging, vaccinations, travel medicine, nutrition, cardiology prevention, brain health, and hormonal health. Outside medicine, Dr. Larew is an avid hiker and mountaineer, plays golf, and serves as head varsity soccer coach at Regina High School. He and his wife, Ann McCoy Larew, MD, are both active in the Iowa City community.
Education & Training
Medical School
University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa (1982)
Residency
Internal Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin (1983-1985)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Larew treats a broad range of conditions including type 2 diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, obesity, seasonal allergies, Lyme disease, shingles, anxiety, depression, insomnia, dementia, Alzheimer's disease, menopause, and hypogonadism. His clinical focus emphasizes prevention and long-term wellness alongside management of existing conditions.
Yes, Dr. Larew holds board certification in Internal Medicine. He completed his residency training at the Medical College of Wisconsin and has practiced internal medicine for more than four decades.
Dr. Larew earned both his undergraduate degree and his medical degree from the University of Iowa. He then completed his internship and residency in Internal Medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee.
Dr. Larew spent nearly 30 years practicing in Iowa City before launching Larew Internal Medicine in 2019. He practiced at Towncrest Internal Medicine from 1990 to 2016, then at Mercy Towncrest Internal Medicine through 2019.
Dr. Larew prioritizes proactive, evidence-based prevention alongside acute care. He conducts Comprehensive Annual Health Assessments of 50 to 60 minutes and maintains strong clinical interests in vaccinations, nutrition, healthy aging, brain health, and cardiovascular risk reduction.
Yes, Dr. Larew runs a Travel Clinic at Larew Internal Medicine. He sees individual travelers, families, tour groups, missionaries, students, and business travelers who need international travel immunizations and health preparation.
Yes, Concierge Medicine Today named Dr. Larew a 2025-26 Top Physician Leader in Concierge Medicine. CMT is the industry's oldest trade publication and recognizes a select group of physicians nationally on a biennial basis. He also earned a Top Doctor award in 2017-2018.
Yes, Dr. Larew personally admits and oversees the care of his patients at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City. Patients have direct access to him rather than an unfamiliar hospitalist.
Dr. Larew is particularly interested in preventive medicine, healthy aging, brain health, nutrition, cardiovascular prevention, vaccinations, travel medicine, and hormonal health including menopause and testosterone therapy. He actively writes on these topics to keep patients informed.
Doctor profile last updated March 26, 2026