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Dr. Eric Potthoff, DO

Orthopedic Surgery
4.6 (89)
Map Pin Small Mason City, IA
Accepting new patients
25 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Eric Potthoff, DO

Dr. Eric Potthoff, DO is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Mason City, IA. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 25 years of experience. They graduated from A. T. Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine and is affiliated with Floyd County Medical Center, Mercyone New Hampton Medical Center and Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center. Dr. Potthoff, completed a residency at Doctors Hospital Of Stark County, Massillon, Oh. Patients rated Dr. Potthoff an average 4.6 star rating.

Dr. Potthoff works at Mason City Clinic in Mason City, IA. They frequently treat conditions like Joint Pain and Osteoarthritis of Shoulder along with other conditions at varying frequencies. 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.

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Dr. Potthoff's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Mercy Hearth Center Adn Vascular Institute
    250 S Crescent Dr, Mason City, IA 50401 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (641) 494-5200
    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
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    Orthopedic Surgery
    250 S Crescent Dr Ste 105, Mason City, IA 50401 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (641) 494-5210

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Floyd County Medical Center
  • Mercyone New Hampton Medical Center
  • Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center

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Shoulder Arthroscopy Chevron Icon
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Achilles Tendinitis Chevron Icon
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Osteoarthritis of Ankle Chevron Icon
Osteoarthritis of Elbow Chevron Icon
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Osteochondritis Dissecans Chevron Icon
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Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) Chevron Icon
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Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment Chevron Icon
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    4.6
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    Based on 89 ratings
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    About Dr. Eric Potthoff, DO

    Specialties
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 25 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1538123526
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Doctors Hospital Of Stark County, Massillon, Oh
    Residency
    Internship
    • Genseys Regional Medical Center, Grand Blanc, Mi
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • A. T. Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • University Of Colorado, Boulder, Co
    Undergraduate School

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    Dr. Eric Potthoff, DO is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Potthoff is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Potthoff works at Mason City Clinic in Mason City, IA. View the full address on Dr. Potthoff’s profile.

    Dr. Potthoff has seen patients for Joint Pain and Osteoarthritis of Shoulder, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Potthoff on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    89 patients have reviewed Dr. Potthoff. The overall rating for this provider is 4.6. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Potthoff.

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