Dr.Potkin's cardiovascular training  included 4 y ears at R ush University, Chicago,  Illinois; 2 years  at the University of California at Irvine, California; 2 years at the National Institutes of  Health, Heart, Lung and Blood Institute in Bethesda, M aryland; 2 years at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, and a final year at Washington Hospital Center Heart Center, Washington  DC's premier cardiovascular center where senators , congressme n, and local dignitaries often received their cardiovascular medical care.  During these 11 post-graduat e training years he published over 45 peer-reviewed manuscripts in prestigious journals and helped write several books and lectured in this country and in Europe.  After completing general and sub-specialty training Dr. Potkin move from Washington D.C. to the Monterey Bay area in 1991.  This was a major decision for him to leave the academic world and enter the private practice world. This decision was initially difficult to leave Washington, D.C. for the west coast, however, besides having a great love and dedication to medicine, he wanted to raise a family in a safe and beautiful area that would still allow him practice cardiovascular medicine and participate in academic medicine in beautiful Monterey Bay area. Dr. Potkin has been in our community for 26 years now and began practicing clinical and Interventional Cardiology at our local hospitals and affiliated with Stanford Medical Center and El Camino Hospitals since 1991 as a teacher and attending physician.  He is an expert in cardiovascular medicine including the prevention and treatment of coronary artery disease, peripheral vascular disease, cholesterol metabolism, systemic hypertension,congestive heart failure, adult congenital heart disease, chest discomfort, valvular heart disease, and TIA- stroke. He also has special expertise in rhythm abnormalities including palpitations, pacemaker, defibrillator, biventricular pacemaker management and implantation.  Dr. Potkin regularly educates the community and physicians through lecture series and tutorials. He is board certified in cardiovascular medicine, a fellow in the American College of Cardiology, and is also a Fellow in the Society of Cardiology and Angiography and Interventions as well as a member of the Heart Rhythm Society and American Heart Association.Dr Potkin is committed to providing his patients exceptional care with special attention to quality of life and alleviation of fear and suffering.He wants his patients and their families to enjoy their precious lives. Several of his simple but true adages are that the most important lesson he learned in Medical school is that life is fragile and precious and not be taken for granted. That the rare complication or adverse outcome, is not rare to the person who experiences it, for that PERSON IT IS 100%. These basic concepts keep him focused on providing the best medical care for his patients. Dr. Potkin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. His top areas of expertise are Heart Murmurs, Restrictive Cardiomyopathy (RCM), Carotid Artery Disease, and Venous Insufficiency.

Monique Browns is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Watsonville, California. Dr. Browns is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Her top areas of expertise are Gestational Diabetes, Osteomyelitis in Children, Vaginal Cysts, and Vaginal Dryness. Dr. Browns is currently accepting new patients.

Martha Sandoval is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Watsonville, California. Dr. Sandoval is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Obesity.

Kathryn Harvey is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Watsonville, California. Dr. Harvey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Her top areas of expertise are Bronchiectasis, Acute Cystitis, Sitosterolemia, and Familial Paroxysmal Nonkinesigenic Dyskinesia.

Oscar Gantes is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Watsonville, California. Dr. Gantes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. His top areas of expertise are Campylobacter Infection, Helicobacter Pylori Infection, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Vitamin D Deficiency. Dr. Gantes is currently accepting new patients.

Personal Interests and Hobbies: Travel photography, Gordon setter purebred dogs, running and cycling.Listening with compassion and understanding, honest, gentle guidance and education are all key to caring for my patients. Why I Became a Medical Provider: I enjoy using scientific knowledge and principles to help my patients better their health and quality of life.Special Clinical Interests include all aspects of Family Medicine from Newborn care to Geriatrics. Dr. Weber is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. His top areas of expertise are Heart Murmurs, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Jeffrey Mace is a Cardiologist in Freedom,, California. Dr. Mace is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. His top areas of expertise are Phlegmasia Cerulea Dolens, Thrombophlebitis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, and Unstable Angina.

Stanley Hwang is a Cardiologist and a Family Medicine provider in Watsonville, California. Dr. Hwang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. His top areas of expertise are Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Atrial Fibrillation, and Angina. Dr. Hwang is currently accepting new patients.

Flavio Cornejo is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Watsonville, California. Dr. Cornejo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Cirrhosis. Dr. Cornejo is currently accepting new patients.

Amy Mcentee is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Watsonville, California. Dr. Mcentee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Congenital Microcoria, and Obesity. Dr. Mcentee is currently accepting new patients.

I believe in taking the time to listen to my patient, answering their questions and sharing my medical knowledge so we can come up with a healthcare plan that works for them. Dr. Bannan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Avian Influenza, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia.

The mission of Golden Valley Health Centers is to improve the health of our patients by providing quality, primary health care services to people in the communities we serve regardless of language, financial or cultural barriers. Dr. Aleman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Superficial Thrombophlebitis, and Sciatica.

Mark Byrne is an Interventional Cardiologist and a Cardiologist in Watsonville, California. Dr. Byrne is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. His top areas of expertise are Hyperlipidemia Type 3, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

Francis Bayaca is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Watsonville, California. Dr. Bayaca is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Why I became a medical Provider: To help others maintain health and prevent illness and to provider hope and healing.Personal Interests: Surfing and spending time with my wife and two children.Special Clinical Interests: Preventative CareTo provide high quality, evidence-based and compassionate care. Dr. Mcdaniel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. His top areas of expertise are Myelomeningocele, Tethered Cord Syndrome, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Familial Hypertension.

I seek to build my medical practice on the following:Compassionate and competent care: I believe that providing excellent medicine cannot happen in the absence of compassionate and kind patient-centered care. Listening and understanding are basic foundations of helping people achieve better health. Communicated care: I value learning from patients about their concerns and health needs, while also teaching patients about their conditions and answering questions to help them be well, informed and at ease.Comprehensive care: There is a clear link between physical, psychological,emotional and spiritual health. I enjoy helping people pursue wellness in all these aspects of their lives. Dr. Mcdaniel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Her top areas of expertise are Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Why I Became a Medical Provider: I have always been passionate about community service and being a mentor and a teacher. That combined with my love for science, anatomy, and medicine has led me to a path of becoming a family physician, as well as a practitioner of osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM).Special Clinical Interests: Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine & Musculoskeletal Medicine, Global Health & Underserved CarePersonal Interests: I enjoy playing basketball and being from Philadelphia, I'm a 76ers fan. I enjoy adventues with my wife and our dog Charli, such as hiking and exploring new places; but I also enjoy being at home, cooking and listening to good music.I believe that we should strive to live in harmony with regards to all aspects of our lives.  I aim to provide care that encompasses physical, mental, and spiritual health while maintaining a respect for the latest research and modern medical advances. Dr. Zane is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. His top areas of expertise are Asthma, Spastic Paraplegia Type 2, Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis, and Spastic Paraplegia Type 7.

Ariel Martinez is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Watsonville, California. Dr. Martinez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Michele Violich is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Watsonville, California. Dr. Violich is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Her top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

PMG, as a county-wide, community-sensitive, multi-specialty, neighborhood-based, integrated health care delivery system, provides quality health services. Dr. Cortes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Osteomyelitis in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and High Cholesterol.