
Dr. John R Potts M.D.
Surgeon | Surgical Critical Care
6410 Fannin St 1400 Houston TX, 77030About
Dr. John Potts is a general surgeon practicing in Houston, TX. Dr. Potts specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Potts provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Education and Training
Univ of Ok Coll of Med, Oklahoma City Ok 1977
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Brief intervention by surgeons can influence students toward a career in surgery.
- Core training in surgery: what does it need to include?
- Views of surgery program directors on the current ACGME and proposed IOM duty-hour standards.
- Challenges in resident education: is the Next Accreditation System (NAS) the answer?: AOA critical issues.
- Assessment of Competence: The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education/Residency Review Committee Perspective.
- You can't blame the wreck on the train.
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