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Dr. D Dean Potter Jr, MD

Pediatric Surgery*
Map Pin Small Rochester, MN
Accepting new patients
24 years of experience
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Overview of Dr. D Dean Potter Jr, MD

Dr. D Dean Potter Jr, MD is a Pediatric Surgery Specialist in Rochester, MN. They specialize in Pediatric Surgery, has 24 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine and is affiliated with Mayo Clinic - Rochester. Dr. Potter Jr, completed a residency at Mayo Clinic St Marys Hospital.

Dr. Potter Jr works at Mayo Clinic - Minnesota in Rochester, MN. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Potter Jr's Office Locations

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    MN - Surgery Pediatric
    200 1st St SW, Rochester, MN 55905 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (507) 923-2760

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    • Aetna
    • Anthem
    • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota
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    • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Cigna
    • Humana
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    Specialties*
    • Pediatric Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 24 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    Gender
    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1205808490
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University of Colorado Hospital Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion
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    Residency
    • Mayo Clinic St Marys Hospital
    Residency
    Internship
    • Mayo Clinic St Marys Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery and Pediatric Surgery
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • Mayo Clinic - Rochester

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