Michael Potter

MD

Family physician
Appreciator of long walks and meditation

Dr. Michael Potter is a family doctor who cares for children as well as adults of all ages.

In his research, Potter focuses on preventive health and the management of chronic illnesses in primary care settings. He also examines how the design of health care systems influences the care of people in the community.

Potter earned his medical degree from Harvard Medical School. He completed his residency in family practice at UCSF and has been a member of the UCSF faculty since 1994.

  • Education

    Harvard Medical School, 1990

  • Residencies

    UCSF, Family Practice, 1993

  • Board Certifications

    Family Medicine, American Board of Family Medicine

  • Academic Title

    Professor

  • Languages

    Spanish

Careful listening is the key to good patient care.

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    My reviews

    4.9

    Overall Experience
    127 Ratings
    About our process
    Aug 24, 2024
    My son is intellectually impaired. Dr Potter remembers things that are important to him and knows how to get him to participate in his own health care and wellness. He speaks to him with respect and helps him understand what's being said to him. We are very lucky to have him.
    Aug 08, 2024
    Dr potter is the consummate physician. Kind east going and thorough so many friends and family are frustrated with trying to find an even "ok" primary. But Dr Potter is nothing but spectacular and professional
    May 07, 2024
    Dr. Potter is one of the BEST providers that UCSF will ever have!! He is kind, considerate and very easy going. I will NOT handle it if & when he does retire!!!
    Mar 28, 2024
    I've checked "very good" only because there is not an option to check "excellent" Dr. Potter has been my doctor for about 20 years --- always listens, describes options, allows me to make decisions, and steers me in a good way when I"m considering a bad course of action
    Mar 14, 2024
    Dr M. Potter, did a great job, asked the appropriate questions and listened to my concerns.
    Mar 06, 2024
    Dr DeMarchis, Dr Potter and Dr Brodie are fantastic
    Dec 28, 2023
    Dr. Potter has a good bedside manner.
    Dec 22, 2023
    I'm so very lucky yo have such a wonder doctor. I hope he never retires.
    Nov 28, 2023
    Dr. Potter has been my personal and family doctor for over 20 years. He's the best doctor I've ever had, period.
    Nov 15, 2023
    I have been with my provider for 24 years and he and his office staff are off the chart fantastic. I love them all dearly
    Nov 11, 2023
    Dr Potter is superb
    Oct 12, 2023
    Dr. Potter was excellent
    Sep 26, 2023
    Dr. Potter is the best.
    Sep 21, 2023
    It's always a pleasure to see Dr. Potter.
    Sep 07, 2023
    Dr Potter dis a wonderful job explaining my options and follow up treatment
    Sep 05, 2023
    My provider told me I was "all over the map" with my issues and was a bit curt. He mentioned he did not have a lot of time to devote to me. He seemed preoccupied with the time and or distracted.
    Jul 25, 2023
    Dr Potter and his team are excellent. I am fortunate to be under his care
    Jul 18, 2023
    Dr. Potter is great! The problem is with the wait to get seen by specialist--in particular, dermatology, where they wouldn't even schedule an appointmen for me! UCSF needs to hire more physicians!
    Jul 16, 2023
    Doctor cut me off when I tried to provide facts relating to medical history.
    Apr 12, 2023
    Dr. Potter is an experienced health care provider
    Mar 23, 2023
    I hope Dr. Potter mainains his GP work within his practice.
    Feb 11, 2023
    Best doctor I've ever had! So kind and thorough. I feel very lucky to have him.
    Jan 21, 2023
    All excellent!
    Jan 16, 2023
    Dr Potter went over a printed copy of my after-summary report, recommended that I participate in a study, and provided detail instructions for update testing.
    Dec 14, 2022
    Outstanding care!

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