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Dr. Eric Potthoff, DO

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 65
Dr. Eric Potthoff, DO
4.6 (89 Ratings)
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Dr. Eric Potthoff, DO

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 65
Mason City, IA
Accepting new patients
26 years of experience
 

Overview

Dr. Eric Potthoff, DO works in Mason City, IA as an Orthopedic Surgeon and has 26 years experience.

They are board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and graduated from A. T. Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1998. Dr. Potthoff completed a residency at Doctors Hospital Of Stark County, Massillon, Oh. Dr. Potthoff has has worked on more claims relating to Joint Pain and Osteoarthritis of Shoulder than other providers in the area. At present, Dr. Potthoff has received an average rating of 4.6 from patients and has been reviewed 89 times. They are affiliated with Floyd County Medical Center, Mercyone New Hampton Medical Center and Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center. They are accepting new patients. Dr. Potthoff practices at Mason City Clinic in Mason City, IA and has additional offices in Albert Lea, MN.

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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Blue Cross Accord
  • Blue Card PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Open Access Plus
  • Curative EPO
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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
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  • Alliance Select

Locations

  1. 1 Mercy Hearth Center Adn Vascular Institute
    250 S Crescent Dr, Mason City, IA 50401
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 Mercyone Albert Lea Family Medicine & Specialty Care
    2440 Bridge Ave, Albert Lea, MN 56007
  3. 3 Office
    250 S Crescent Dr Ste 105, Mason City, IA 50401
  4. 4 Mason City Ambulatory Surgery Center LLC
    990 4th St SW, Mason City, IA 50401

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Potthoff
4.6
Based on 89 Reviews
5 Stars (78)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (9)

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Nov 16, 2022
I called in, made an appointment saw Dr Potthoff- we came up with a plan- very happy with everything.
N.S — Nov 16, 2022
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • A. T. Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
    1998
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Genseys Regional Medical Center, Grand Blanc, Mi
    1999
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Doctors Hospital Of Stark County, Massillon, Oh
    2003
Residency Hospital

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Eric Potthoff, DO accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Potthoff accepts Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Potthoff accepts here.

Dr. Potthoff frequently sees patients for Joint Pain and Osteoarthritis of Shoulder.

Dr. Potthoff has a star rating of 4.6/5 and has been reviewed 89 times.

Dr. Potthoff is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery.

Dr. Potthoff has been practicing as an Orthopedic Surgeon for 26 years.

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