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Office
ValleyOrtho
1906 Blake Avenue
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601Phone+1 970-384-7140
Summary
- Dr. Potter provides surgical and non-surgical care of conditions affecting the hand, wrist, and elbow.
Some of the conditions he treats include: wrist pain, fractures, sports injuries, tendon injuries, trigger finger, carpal tunnel syndrome, and arthritis.
Your hands are an important part of your body and are essential to your function at work and in daily life. Hand injuries and conditions can impair functionality and can require specialized care.
Dr. Potter has received additional training and certifications to be able to provide you with highly specialized, quality care. He will work with you to create an individualized treatment plan that can include both non-surgical and surgical techniques. His goal is to relieve pain and restore function as quickly as possible for each patient.
Education & Training
- Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford UniversityFellowship, Hand Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery), 2014 - 2015
- University of Utah HealthResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2009 - 2014
- Duke University School of MedicineClass of 2009
- Princeton UniversityAB, Molecular Biology, Cum Laude, 2001 - 2005
Certifications & Licensure
- CA State Medical License 2014 - Present
- CO State Medical License 2020 - 2025
- VA State Medical License 2015 - 2022
- UT State Medical License 2010 - 2018
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Surgery of the Hand
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 22 citationsPolydactyly of the Hand.Garet C. Comer, Michael Q. Potter, Amy L. Ladd
The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 2018-02-01 - 111 citationsMental Health Has a Stronger Association with Patient-Reported Shoulder Pain and Function Than Tear Size in Patients with Full-Thickness Rotator Cuff TearsJames D. Wylie, Thomas Suter, Michael Q. Potter, Erin K. Granger, Robert Z. Tashjian
The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. American Volume. 2016-02-17 - 56 citationsEffect of Naproxen Prophylaxis on Heterotopic Ossification Following Hip Arthroscopy: A Double-Blind Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial.James T. Beckmann, James D. Wylie, Michael Q. Potter, Travis G. Maak, Tom Greene
The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. American Volume. 2015-12-16
Press Mentions
- Spine Surgeon Dr. Stanley Gertzbein Joins Valley ViewDecember 18th, 2020
- Sentara Martha Jefferson Monday: What Is Wrist Arthroscopy?May 3rd, 2017
Professional Memberships
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External Links
- Sentara Martha Jefferson Hand & Wrist Surgeryhttps://www.sentara.com/charlottesville-virginia/medicalservices/services/orthopedics/services/hand-and-wrist-surgery.aspx
- Sentara Martha Jefferson Orthopaedicshttp://mjhortho.org/
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