Overview
Douglas Potoka is a Pediatric Surgeon in Youngstown, Ohio. Dr. Potoka is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Diaphragmatic Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, and Pilonidal Sinus Disease.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 20 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
6505 Market St, Youngstown, OH 44512
5000 E Market St, Warren, OH 44484
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
1 Clinical Trials
Cleveland Clinic Children's Outpatient Center
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University Hospitals
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Cleveland Clinic Children's Outpatient Center
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Douglas Potoka
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Douglas Potoka?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Douglas Potoka by calling their office at 330-543-6060. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Douglas Potoka a top-rated expert for Diaphragmatic Hernia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Douglas Potoka is classified as an Advanced expert for Diaphragmatic Hernia, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Douglas Potoka specialize in?
While Dr. Douglas Potoka is a Pediatric Surgery, they have specific expertise in Diaphragmatic Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, and Hernia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Surgery.
Does Dr. Douglas Potoka participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Douglas Potoka has published 20 articles and abstracts on conditions like Diaphragmatic Hernia. You can view a list of Dr. Douglas Potoka's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Douglas Potoka accept my insurance?
Dr. Douglas Potoka accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 330-543-6060 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Potoka isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Potoka isAdvanced. Learn about Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- HerniaDr. Potoka isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia.
- Experienced
- Pilonidal Sinus DiseaseDr. Potoka isExperienced. Learn about Pilonidal Sinus Disease.
- Small for Gestational AgeDr. Potoka isExperienced. Learn about Small for Gestational Age.