As a general surgeon in Traverse City, Dr. William Potthoff performs surgical procedures to treat conditions affecting the abdomen and related structures, like hernias or tumors.
Yes, Dr. William P. Potthoff is accepting new patients at this office.
(231) 935-2424
1221 6th Street, Suite 306, Traverse City, MI 49684-2361
Dr. William Potthoff graduated from Loyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of Medicine in 1981.
Dr. Potthoff has one office in Michigan where he specializes in General Surgery, Vascular Surgery and Thoracic Surgery.
Dr. Potthoff works with five doctors including Dr. Richard Tooley and Dr. Walter Noble.
As a general surgeon in Michigan, Dr. Potthoff performs a range of of surgeries and operations, usually focusing on areas and organs of the abdomen and their related organs. Dr. Potthoff may utilize invasive or minimally-invasive surgical techniques, with the latter reducing recovery time and stress on the patient's body.
Vascular surgeons are trained to evaluate and treat complications and diseases of the circulatory system including arteries, veins, and blood vessels. Dr. Potthoff may offer a range of surgical and non-surgical treatments, including the removal of plaque from arteries, treatment of varicose veins, and surgery to prevent aneurysms, heart attacks or coronary artery disease, among others.
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. Potthoff may see patients in Michigan for a wide range of surgeries, for example removing cancer causing tumors from the esophagus and chest wall, or even a lung transplant.
Loyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of Medicine
MD • 1981
Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Potthoff, but only those who participate in Medicare.