Dr. J. Kevin Potthast, MD
Radiologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Radiology
501 6th Ave S Dept 7210 Saint Petersburg FL, 33701About
Dr. Joseph Potthast practices Pediatric Radiology in Saint Petersburg, FL. A pediatric radiologist is an expert in the diagnosis of illnesses, injuries, and diseases of infants, children, and adolescents, using imaging techniques and equipment. Dr. Potthast has expertise in selecting the best imaging techniques to diagnose medical and surgical problems. Some of those techniques include x-ray, ultrasound, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and nuclear medicine.
Education and Training
Univ of South Fl Coll of Med, Tampa Fl 1982
University of Central Florida College of Medicine 1982
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR- Neuroradiology
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