dr. potts patient portal

Who is Dr Potts?

He completed his fellowship in sports medicine at the American Sports Medicine Institute, training under the renowned Dr. James Andrews. Dr. Potts has years of experience serving the Atlanta Region, and has treated patients of all ages and skill levels.

Where did Dr Potts go to school?

Dr. Potts graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine. He then completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at the Cleveland Clinic, and his specialty fellowship in orthopaedic sports medicine at Kaiser Foundation Hospital in San Diego.

What hand surgery procedures does Dr Potts perform?

Potts has years of experience performing hand surgery procedures such as endoscopic carpal tunnel release, trigger finger release and more. Additionally, Dr. Potts also performs plastic surgery with an emphasis on reconstruction surgery.

What do hand specialists do?

A hand specialist, upper extremity surgeons, are expert at diagnosing, treating and preventing disorders in the hand and wrist. Hand specialists ca...

When should you see a hand specialist?

Common signs that you should see a hand specialist include but are not limited to: burning, numbness, tingling, difficulty grasping objects, a defo...

What are common conditions that affect the hand?

Some of the most common hand conditions include: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cysts, Arthritis, Dupuytren's Disease and Trigger Finger. If you...

What is reconstructive surgery?

Reconstructive plastic surgery is considered a surgery performed to correct facial and body abnormalities caused by injury, birth defects, aging or...

Does insurance cover reconstructive surgery?

Insurance may cover in part or full reconstructive surgeries as long as they qualify as reconstructive surgery and not cosmetic surgery. As a rule...

First Visit Patient Forms

In preparation for your first visit, we will need you to complete your medical history and bring additional items. See the First Visit page for more information.

Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine

Dr.Potts is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in the surgical treatment of sports injuries, including hip arthroscopy, minimally-invasive shoulder surgery, and arthroscopic repair of knee injuries, including ACL and meniscus tears. In addition, he has extensive experience in total hip and knee joint replacement.

Fellowship

Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Fellowship: Kaiser Foundation Hospital, San Diego

Professional Training

Orthopaedic Sports Medicine: Kaiser Foundation Hospital, San Diego Orthopaedic Surgery Residency: Cleveland Clinic