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University of Iowa Hospitals and Clincs200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242 map
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Mayo Clinic (Minnesota - Rochester)200 First St. SW, Rochester, MN 55905 map
As a general surgeon in Iowa City, Dr. Donald Potter performs surgical procedures to treat conditions affecting the abdomen and related structures, like hernias or tumors.
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clincs
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Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Donald D. Potter is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Fax
(319) 356-4505
Address
200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242
Office Details
Mayo Clinic (Minnesota - Rochester)
Please Note: This link will direct you to a third-party website unaffiliated with MD.com (http://www.mayoclinic.org/patient-visitor-guide/minnesota/appointments), where you're able to request or schedule an appointment online with Dr. Donald Potter.
Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Donald D. Potter is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Address
200 First St. SW, Rochester, MN 55905-0001
Office Details
Appointments at Mayo Clinic's campus in Minnesota
Anyone can request an appointment at Mayo Clinic. If a physician referral is required, our appointment staff will advise you. Some insurers require referrals, or may have additional requirements for certain medical care. All appointments are prioritized on the basis of medical need.
You may make an appointment at Mayo Clinic in several ways:
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Insurance Accepted
- Medicare
Bio
Dr. Donald Potter graduated from University Of Iowa College Of Medicine in 2000.
Dr. Potter has two offices in Iowa and Minnesota where he specializes in General Surgery and Thoracic Surgery.
Dr. Potter works with one thousand doctors including Dr. Michael Leise and Dr. David Plevak.
Specialties
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General Surgery
As a general surgeon in Minnesota, Dr. Potter performs a range of of surgeries and operations, usually focusing on areas and organs of the abdomen and their related organs. Dr. Potter may utilize invasive or minimally-invasive surgical techniques, with the latter reducing recovery time and stress on the patient's body.
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Thoracic Surgery
Following rigorous and lengthy training, thoracic surgeons are uniquely qualified to perform complex surgeries on the chest, or thorax as it is sometimes called. Their focus is usually on the lungs, esophagus, and other areas of the chest, and may also include the heart. As such, Dr. Potter may see patients in Minnesota for a wide range of surgeries, for example removing cancer causing tumors from the esophagus and chest wall, or even a lung transplant.
Education & Training
Languages Spoken
- English
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