LaparoscopicAppendectomy near Phoenix, AZ

Care Philosophy: At United Vein & Vascular Centers, understanding drives our exceptional care. We deliver personalized, compassionate, and advanced treatments for every patient. Our experienced physicians prioritize your vein and vascular health, ensuring you feel heard and empowered. We embrace a holistic approach, listening to your concerns and explaining all treatment options to find the best solution for your needs. Leveraging state-of-the-art technology and evidence-based practices, we offer minimally invasive procedures for quicker recovery and lasting results. From arrival, our focus is your comfort and confidence. We provide advanced medical care and a patient-centered experience you can trust. We understand that vascular health impacts overall well-being, and we strive to enhance your quality of life. By combining medical expertise with genuine empathy, we aim to exceed your expectations and build lasting relationships based on trust and respect.

Care Philosophy: Kevin Potter, D.O. is a board certified general surgeon and joined Abrazo Medical Group in March 2016. He has been appointed Trauma Medical Director of Abrazo Scottsdale Campus. Dr. Potter's expertise includes hepatobiliary, pancreatic surgery and gastrointestinal minimally invasive surgery. He is a member of the American Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association, Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract and the American College of Surgeons Dr. Potter received his doctor of osteopathic medicine from Midwestern University in Glendale, Arizona. He completed his internship and residency in general surgery at Maricopa Medical Center and completed his fellowship in hepatobiliary, pancreatic gastroinestinal minimally invasive surgery at Providence Portland Medical Center in Oregon.

Biography: Dr. Leavitt is a native of Arizona. He attended K-12 in the Gilbert public school system and later went on to ASU where he received a bachelor's degree in Spanish literature and linguistics. He is fluent in Spanish and has gone on several medical missions trips to Mexico where he has been able to treat underserved populations. He attended Midwestern University in Glendale, AZ for his medical school training. Upon completion of his medical degree he was accepted into a general surgery residency program at Beaumont Health in Detroit, Michigan through Michigan State University. Dr. Leavitt trained heavily in laparoscopic surgery, trauma surgery, colorectal surgery, hernia surgery, anti-reflux surgery, breast surgery, wound care, and endoscopy including EGD and colonoscopy. He is board certified to treat a wide range of medical conditions including disorders of the gallbladder, stomach, intestines, and colon. After successfully completing his 5-year residency he was accepted at Banner Gateway Weight Loss Center as a bariatric fellow for one year where he was dedicated to learning more about obesity and its surgical treatment. He presented some of his bariatric research at Obesity Week in Los Angeles and at the SAGES conference in Boston. Dr. Leavitt is currently a member of several surgical societies including: American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, American College of Osteopathic Surgeons, AOA