Summary

D. Dean Potter, Jr., M.D., is a dedicated pediatric surgeon who combines advanced surgical expertise with a deep commitment to improving the lives of children and adolescents. He provides expert care for chest wall anomalies, including the Nuss procedure for pectus excavatum, and advanced surgical treatment for Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and other gastrointestinal conditions. Dr. Potter also provides care for gallstones, GERD, and umbilical hernias, focusing on faster recovery and reduced pain. He sees patients at Mayo Clinic campuses in Rochester, MN, Eau Claire, WI, and Onalaska, WI.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 26 years of experience
  • 10 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University Of Iowa
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 4 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

D. Dean Potter Jr.

200 1st St SwRochester, MN 55905
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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26 Years of Experience 34 Years of Experience 12 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Rochester , MNRochester , MNRochester , MNRochester , MN
Med School: University Of Iowa Med School: Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine Med School: Touro New York College Of Osteopathic Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by D. Dean Potter Jr.

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
  • Cigna
  • Dean Health Plan
  • Empire Plan
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • PreferredOne
  • Sanford Health Plan
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

D. Dean Potter Jr. has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

D. Dean Potter Jr. has the following 4 areas of expertise

  • General Surgery
  • Pediatric Surgeon
  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Surgical Critical Care (surgery)

Certifications, License, & Education

26 Years Experience

D. Dean Potter Jr. holds active and expired medical licenses in the states of Wisconsin and Minnesota.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Wisconsin that expires in 2027 and an expired medical license in the state of Minnesota that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Iowa in 2000.

NPI Number

D. Dean Potter Jr.'s NPI number is 1205808490.

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