Dr. Donald M Potts MD
Family Practitioner
1440 N Main St Spearfish SD, 57783About
Dr. Donald Potts is a family practitioner practicing in Spearfish, SD. Dr. Potts specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Potts possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Univ Of Sd Sch Of Med- Vermillion Sd- 1981
University of South Dakota 1981
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Headaches
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Bronchitis
- Pneumonia
- Pain
- Urinary Tract Infection (uti)
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