Alexander Almeida Larrea, MD

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Get to know Obstetrician-Gynecologist Dr. Alexander Almeida Larrea, who serves patients in Wilson, North Carolina.

A committed obstetrician-gynecologist, Dr. Almeida Larrea tends to patients at Wilson OB-GYN in North Carolina. He is dedicated to providing the best possible care for his patients, and his extensive knowledge and experience, combined with his passion for healthcare, make him an excellent choice for anyone in need of medical care.

With a broad educational background, he received his undergraduate degree in Biology at the University of North Carolina in Charlotte and went on to graduate from the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. After completing his medical education, he completed his residency in obstetrics & gynecology at Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center in Hartford, Connecticut.

In his clinical role, Dr. Almeida Larrea has a particular interest in providing comprehensive care for women, and is known for his expertise in obstetrics, preventive medicine, family planning, minimally invasive surgery, and urinary incontinence. He is also fluent in Spanish, which allows him to better serve patients from a variety of backgrounds.

Obstetrics and gynecology (OB-GYN) is the medical specialty that encompasses the two subspecialties of obstetrics (covering pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period) and gynecology (covering the health of the female reproductive system – vagina, cervix, uterus, ovaries, and breasts).

In his free time, Dr. Almeida Larrea enjoys spending time with his wife and two children. He is an avid cyclist and enjoys both mountain and road biking. He is also a big soccer fan, showing his dynamic and well-rounded personality.

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