Michael Potter, MD
Phelps Health
Specialties
Orthopedics
Sports Medicine
Gender
Male
Special Interests
ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) reconstruction or repair
Cubital tunnel release
Endoscopic carpal tunnel release
Non-operative and operative care of fractures of the arms and legs
Non-operative and operative elbow treatment
Partial knee replacement including patella femoral replacement and unicondylar replacement
PRP (platelet-rich plasma) injections
Scopes of major joints including shoulder, knee and ankle
Soft tissue injuries of arms and legs
Sports injuries
Total and reverse total shoulder replacement
Total knee replacement surgery
Board Certifications
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
About Me
I’m Michael Potter, MD, FAAOS, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with Phelps Health. My collaborating provider is Orthopedic Physician Assistant Chris Sadler, PA-C. I joined the organization in 2012. I am skilled and well-trained in shoulder surgery, sports medicine and general orthopedic surgery, as well as conservative treatment options. I also perform in-office steroid, PRP (platelet-rich plasma) and hyaluronic acid injections. I recommend first attempting nonsurgical treatment for most injuries.
My father is a family practice physician, and growing up, I worked in his clinic. I’ve always liked working with my hands and repairing and maintaining cars. In medical school, I discovered that orthopedic surgery allowed me to bring together my love for medicine and mechanics.
As an orthopedic surgeon, I care for many patients who other surgeons are unable or unwilling to treat (severe injury, high-risk, previously failed surgeries, etc.). I proudly serve all patients; everyone deserves to be at their best and have the ability to do the things they love.
I enjoy working with patients to come up with a treatment plan that works best for them. I’m happy to discuss the options and make my recommendations but ultimately, I let the patient decide how they prefer to move forward with treatment. Patient-directed care increases the chances that the patient will stick to the treatment plan, resulting in better outcomes.
I was born in California, raised in Utah and currently live in Rolla, Missouri. My wife, Myndi, is a Rolla native and Phelps Health nurse. We take pride in serving our community in caring for and treating mutual patients. We share five beautiful children, three girls and two boys, and we love spending time together as a family. Completing our family is our dog, Olive.
Outside of work, I have several hobbies, including working on cars, wake surfing, boating and attending our children’s sporting events and other school-related activities. I also like running, going to the gym, snorkeling, skiing, hiking – basically anything adventurous! I love to travel, and my family thinks that I plan the best trips, near or far.
I choose to work at Phelps Health because it offers an ideal balance of physician freedom and a wide variety of services. With the local university in town and Phelps Health serving six counties, I am able to treat a diverse patient population. Finally, I enjoy the small-town feel, allowing me the ability to build quality relationships with my coworkers, patients and the community.
Education & Training
Medical School Ohio State University College of Medicine and Public Health, Columbus, Ohio
Residency State University of New York Upstate Medical Center, Syracuse, New York
Fellowship St. Francis Orthopaedic Institute (Shoulder), Columbus, Georgia
Insurance
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Ratings and Reviews
Provider Overall Quality of Care
The physician and advance practice provider star ratings are an average based on the data collected from the Phelps Health post-visit surveys.
4.9
4.9
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What our patients are saying (Verified reviews from real patients)
When I came to your clinic, I had very good results from everyone there, from the nurses giving me directions, from the ones taking my blood pressure and everything and telling me about my surgery, and even Dr. Michael Potter. I think he's fantastic. And I don't think anything else other than I wish there wasn't pain, but I know that can't be helped. So my thing is, yes, I would recommend your place to anyone else. Thank you and have a good day.
I think Dr Potter is a great doctor.
Put in my hip and did a great job hip is doing fine.
OMGOSH SERIOUSLY Y'ALL ARE THE BEST THANK YOU TO ALL OF YOU!!!
Dr Potter helped me where the original surgeon would not.
Yeah, my only critique would be that my appointment was at 2:30 and my daughter and I had work at 3 o'clock and I was already going to be like 15 minutes late, so I would have appreciated getting in there at 2 o'clock, 2:30. So, well, that's it. Otherwise, everybody was fabulous and they treated everybody with dignity and respect and they answered my daughter's questions and dealt with everything. It was wonderful.
Short waits for doctor. Efficiency of staff and physician. I feel fortunate to live this close to a good hospital.
I have nothing but good to say since I moved my health care to Phelps. Ortho is no exception. You have a team of great care providers.
Waiting time was a bit long
Everything went very well
The front desk staff was wonderful with being able to find me through my PRICARE, which I do not have a card. It's a military ID and I failed to bring my ID that they could find me and verify. The other thing was the doctor. I love Dr. Potter to death because he told me he worked for me and I've never had a doctor tell me that. So I was very impressed. I like the experience I had. I've always loved the experience I've had through Philp's Healthcare. So thank you.
Make you feel comfortable and confident in the care you're receiving
Everyone is always respectful and in a generally good mood. Which speaks volume about the entire staff?. Dr. Potter and his Nurse explain things in a way that help me understand what I can and cannot do with my elbow. Thank you.
Everything was excellent
I felt everything went very well thank you
It is always a pleasant experience at Dr. Potter office. Great Dr and Great staff.
We waited in the exam room for 35 minutes (after the nurse did his vitals and reviewed his meds) for my father to get injections in his knees. At 10 a.m., they were behind schedule. We were put in an exam room at 10 a.m. Nurse was in to get vitals, med information. Done by 10:10. We sat until 10:45. When I opened the door to inquire, another nurse said that we were next.
Dr Potter, excellent !!!
Dr. Potter is an amazing physician as well as a great staff.
Keep Dr potter around he good and cares for patients.
Listened and reviewed documents before explaining to me.
Excellent Care and Great Team!!
Dr Potter is always pleasant, he asks question and listens to what I have to say.
You did well. I loved it. You did great.
Very professional!!!
I have always been treated with the utmost respect with everyone at Phelps Health.
Listened and addressed each concern thoroughly
Listened to me & responded positively to my request. Very professional staff all the way around.
I had great experience. Dr listened to my issues and I felt like he really heard me. The staff was very friendly too.
As always Dr Potter spends time and explains the hard stuff. He is patient with us no matter how many times we ask the same questions. TB is the best!
Total respect in all areas
I am very happy Dr Potter and his expertise in helping with my shoulder and back pain. He expressed the benefit of the shot for pain relief and I'm glad he did because the shots worked for me.
The appointment was on time and Dr Potter explained things quite well and gave me information to help rehab my ankle. He also repaired my collar bone broken into three pieces last year and did a great job. It is back to full strength and works well.
Dr agreed to see both my wife and me at my appointment. Her appointment was two day after mine and saved an extra trip to MOB. Dr Potter immediately discovered to cause of my knee pain and was able to give me an injection and make me able to take care of my wife.
I was treated very Well thank y0u
Everything was explained though and the doctor was extremely helpful.
As always, Dr Potter and his staff were wonderful.
Dr. Potter and staff was courteous, kind and caring.
Dr Potter is an excellent Dr. needs work on his bedside manner. All in all I was in the best hands possible. Only issue I have is I had to wait an hour to see him! That part was ridiculous!
Courteous and easy to understand.
Everything was straight forward. Dr. Potter, for me, has always been easy to work with. His staff is efficient and scheduling for surgery was very straight forward.
Dr Potter knows what he is doing.
After the nurse took my vitals, I sat in the room for an hour and nobody had came in or told me that I would be waiting or that he was running behind. Yep.
Everyone who worked with my mother was very kind to her including the young man at the waiting room desk who got her a little bag and some crackers when she suddenly became nauseated.
Excellent!
Just keep doing what you are
Perhaps, ... a toilet close by? Keep up the outstanding work and positive vibes with smiles!
Never a long wait and I leave knowing my care plan, like that about Dr Potter and his wonderful team .
The MRI technician was excellent
Amazing staff and Dr Potter is a blessing
Timely staff I did not have to wait any. Took me in as soon as I got there
Dr. Potter is always very information and nice. His staff was very nice
All staff friendly, helpful, and seem to enjoy the work environment. Would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone needing a good Doctor
Everyone was kind and caring
All were very professional.
Dr potter always takes care of my issues he spent time to explain my up coming surgery He's very good
Doctor & nurses were great!
Everything was great
The staff was very nice and understanding. They were awesome!
Made me feel heard and comfortable. Thank you!
Dr. Potter is a wonderful surgeon. I appreciate his patience with me. Will recommend him to anyone needing orthopedic services.
Check in was fast and easy. I didn't have to wait long to get called back. I also did not have to wait long to see the doctor.
I was really nervous and they made it really comfortable to have the surgery done and were very careful and very kind. And I appreciate Dr. Potter for this surgery. And I appreciate all the staff that was there. It's really good quality and care for the patients. Thank you.
Love Dr Potter and his staff. Always well taken care off.
Dr Potter and his staff are awesome. I'm happy I can explain my issues and he listened to me and we came up with a plan of action.
Dr Michael Potter and his staff, we're so good to me, kinda wish my other shoulder needed work.I am beyond grateful, for all Dr Potter has done for me.PS they all need a pay raise.Thanx Rolla Hospital!!!!!
He listened to my concerns about my wrist & thumb. Them explained what he can do to alleviate this pain. Awesome!
Everyone is kind and treat everyone with respect and knowledge
Everyone was so nice and respectful
Every body was great
Everyone was kind and understanding
Everything was OK
Explained condition as we could understand, very knowledgeable Dr. Courteous staff & awesome nurses
The best !
Everything went good. The people at the desk, they were very friendly. Went back to the doctor's office. The nurse was friendly. Dr. Potter, he is a very good doctor, I think. It all went well.
I felt heard and given good directions
He helped us in every way possible.
Great care at this visit.
They spent time with me asking questions to decide what was going and gave me something that helped
Nothing everyone was wonderful
The minute Dr Potter sat down with me and explained my surgery, I felt at easy. He was wonderful from start to finish.
Knowledge saved me $1000. Thx
The staff were very helpful and respectful ?
Very efficient office.
Dr Potter is the best . i would recommend him to anyone because he is just awesome. He cares about his patience.
After the nurse did her intake, she said the doctor would be with us in 10-15 minutes. She then left and closed the door. It was 45 minutes before the provider came in. I sat in the exam room wondering if I was forgotten. It would have been nice if I would have been kept informed on the wait time instead of just sitting in the exam room with the door closed. I was seen an hour past my appointment time with no communication as to the wait time.
It was very good.
Seemed very concerned
Everyone seemed to know his/her job and did it well.
Excellent staff! Need more parking spaces!
Every thing was great thank you
Yeah, Dr. Potter is a very good doctor and everybody treats me very well. I have to say I like going to the doctors. Bye.
We got there just before we were expected and the staff handled everything very nicely.
Coming from the VA system, it is so refreshing to be in with doctors who actually listen to you and care and not just try to push you through. I had a very good experience. Thank you.
No complaints or concerns. Everything went smoothly.
Leave Dr. Potter alone and let him do his thing! He is awesome!!!
Staff always great
I fill out the online pre-registration forms and it doesn't cross over when I get asked the same questions again when I check in. Very annoying. The staff is fine though it's the system that's not good.
Friendly, personalized, patient listening.
I was waiting long time
