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Potoka, Douglas MD

Douglas Potoka, MD

Pediatric General Surgeon

Gender: Male

Practices/Specialties: Pediatric General Surgery

Patient Rating
4.8out of 5
47 Ratings
5 Comments

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Primary Location:
Practicing in Boardman and 1 other locations |

Appointments: 330-543-2778

Main Phone: 330-543-6060

ALL LOCATIONS:

Akron Children's Pediatric Surgery, Boardman
Leonard J. Fisher Family Building
6505 Market Street, Building A
Boardman, Ohio 44512
Map & directions

Appointments: 330-543-2778

Main Phone: 330-543-6060

Akron Children's Pediatric Surgery, Warren
The Market Place
5000 East Market Street
Warren, Ohio 44484
Map & directions

Appointments: 330-543-2778

Meet Douglas Potoka, MD

Dr. Potoka has been practicing since 2005 and with Akron Children’s since 2020. A graduate of Carnegie Mellon University and Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, he completed a residency at University Health Center of Pittsburgh and a pediatric surgery fellowship at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. Dr. Potoka has a special interest in general and thoracic pediatric surgery and also provides services for trauma and neonatal surgery. He’s certified by the American Board of Surgery in general and pediatric surgery, and is a member of the American Pediatric Surgical Association, the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Surgeons. He’s also contributed to numerous publications and presentations on topics related to surgery, and been an academic speaker and lecturer at national and regional meetings and universities.

Education & Affiliations

Medical School:

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore MD

Residency:

General Surgery: University Health Center of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh PA

Fellowship:

Pediatric Surgery: Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh; Surgery: University Health Center of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh PA

Certifications:

American Board of Surgery: General Surgery; Pediatric Surgery

Associations:

  • American Pediatric Surgical Association
  • American Academy of Pediatrics, Section on Surgery
  • American College of Surgeons

Special Interests:

General and thoracic pediatric surgery

Patient Ratings

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  • 4.8How likely would you be to recommend this provider to your family and friends?
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4.8out of 5(47 Ratings, 5 Comments)
Sep 17, 2024

Dr. Potoka and (staff name) the RN were both great. They were friendly and listened to my concerns and offered their advice on how to move forward. Helped us put our mind at ease. Thank you.


Jun 5, 2024

Very skilled and knowledgeable thank you for all your help


May 15, 2024

Very caring and helpful And his nurse is top notch (staff name) Always responds promptly


Mar 20, 2024

Very informative. Explained the condition and will follow up with surgery.


Jan 25, 2024

He was kind. Inviting and didn't seem like he was rushing. You can tell the difference between providers that care and ones just trying to herd as many ppl as possible to make the most money. This doctor was amazing with a toddler who was very nervous


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