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Dr. Eric Potthoff, DO

Dr. Eric Potthoff, DO

Orthopedic Surgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Eric Potthoff, DO is an orthopedic surgeon in Mason City, IA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Potthoff has extensive experience in Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery. He graduated from A. T. Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1998. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center and Floyd County Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 90 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (90 reviews)

Practice

250 S Crescent Dr Mason City, IA 50401

Make an Appointment

(641) 494-5210

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Potthoff specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Potthoff's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Potthoff

4.5

90 ratings, 34 with a written review
5 Star
87%
87%
4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Mar 01, 2025
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
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Dec 14, 2024
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
1 person found this helpful
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N.S – Nov 16, 2022
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M.B – Aug 16, 2022
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V.N – Aug 08, 2022
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K.L – Aug 04, 2022
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D.M – Aug 02, 2022
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R.F – Jul 20, 2022
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S.B – Jul 07, 2022
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C.Z – Aug 12, 2021
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L.D – Jul 26, 2021
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S.K – Apr 29, 2021
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M.H – Apr 27, 2021
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 people found this helpful
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Pam – Jun 06, 2018
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
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Dec 02, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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M.W – Oct 17, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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M.P – Aug 29, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Terry Northrup – Jun 22, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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R.S – Jun 21, 2017
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About Me

biography

Board-Certified: American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopaedics

Residency: Orthopaedic Surgery, Doctors Hospital of Stark County, Massillon, OH

DO: Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, Kirksville,...read more

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Doctors Hospital Of Stark County, Massillon, Oh

    Residency Hospital, 2003

  • Genseys Regional Medical Center, Grand Blanc, Mi

    Internship Hospital, 1999

  • A. T. Still University Kirksville College Of Osteopathic Medicine

    Medical School, 1998

  • University Of Colorado, Boulder, Co

    Undergraduate School, 1982
American Osteopathic Association®
American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery®
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Mercy Health Services250 S Crescent Dr Mason City, IA 50401
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  • Call
  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions

Practice

Mercyone Albert Lea Family Medicine & Specialty Care2440 Bridge Ave Albert Lea, MN 56007
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Practice

Mason City Ambulatory Surgery Center LLC990 4th St SW Mason City, IA 50401
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Mercyone New Hampton Medical Center

    308 N Maple Ave
    New Hampton, IA 50659

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    95%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    7% higher than the national average

    91%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    9% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Floyd County Medical Center

    800 11th St
    Charles City, IA 50616

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    92%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    85%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center

    1000 4th St SW
    Mason City, IA 50401
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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