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Dr. Samuel Potolicchio, MD

Neurology
4.1 (27)
Map Pin Small Chevy Chase, MD
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49 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Samuel Potolicchio, MD

Dr. Samuel Potolicchio, MD is a Neurology Specialist in Chevy Chase, MD. They specialize in Neurology, has 49 years of experience, and is board certified in Neurology. They graduated from University Of Geneva and is affiliated with Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center, Sibley Memorial Hospital, PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center and Riverside Regional Medical Center. Dr. Potolicchio, completed a residency at Yale University Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Potolicchio an average 4.1 star rating.

Dr. Potolicchio works at Practice in Chevy Chase, MD with other offices in Washington, DC, Scottsbluff, NE and Gloucester, VA. 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. Potolicchio's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Craig R. Dufresne M.d. P.c.
    5530 Wisconsin Ave Ste 1208, Chevy Chase, MD 20815 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (301) 652-7155
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    4910 Massachusetts Ave NW Ste 114, Washington, DC 20016 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (202) 803-5716
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    Regional West Medical Center
    4021 Avenue B, Scottsbluff, NE 69361 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (308) 630-2030
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    Riverside Neurology & Sleep Specialists Gloucester
    7547 Medical Dr Ste 1300, Gloucester, VA 23061 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (804) 695-8550

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  • Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center
  • Sibley Memorial Hospital
  • PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center
  • Riverside Regional Medical Center

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    About Dr. Samuel Potolicchio, MD

    Specialties
    • Neurology
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    Years of Experience
    • 49 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, French and German
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    • 1114993367
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Geneve Cantonal Hospital
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    Residency
    • Yale University Medical Center
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    • Rutgers U Affil Hosp
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University Of Geneva
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Neurology
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