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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.

  • Board Certifications

    American Board of Internal Medicine, Family Practice, 1993

  • Fellowships

    UCSF, Family Practice, 1994

  • Residencies

    UCSF, Family Practice, 1993

  • Degree

    Harvard Medical School, 1990

  • Languages

    English

Careful listening is the key to good patient care.

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    My reviews

    4.9

    Overall Experience
    123 Ratings
    About our process
    May 14, 2025
    Dr.Potter is genuine and literally cares so much about me as a person and as a patient. Could not ask for a better PCP!!!
    May 05, 2025
    Dr Potter is the true professional care provider. We went between new issues and summarized old issues, reviewed my meds and the need for new meds. He cleaned up my Prob List and did it all with care and professional care. A truly fantastic MD
    Apr 10, 2025
    Happy experience
    Apr 03, 2025
    Dr. Potter is the best PCP anybody can ever have. I have had him as my PCP for close to 30 yrs & I could not ask for anyone better.
    Feb 20, 2025
    Dr.Potter is excellent. I feel fortunate to have him as my physician
    Dec 12, 2024
    Dr Potter is the best!!!!!
    Nov 30, 2024
    Dr. Potter is one of the best!
    Oct 06, 2024
    Good
    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.

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