Dr. John Potochny, MD, FACS, associate professor of surgery, Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. Dr. Potochny is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, since 2002, a… Read more ›
God bedside manners, not overwhelming the patient…
| University | Degree | Focus | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania State University | Bachelors Degree | Bachelor of Science, Premedicine | 1989 |
| Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University | Medical Degree | M.D. | 1993 |
| Institution | Focus | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Residency - Graduate Hospital | General Surgery | 1999 |
| Residency - Baylor College of Medicine Texas Medical Center | Plastic Surgery | 2002 |
| Fellowship - Division of Plastic Surgery University of Pennsylvania | Research Fellow | 1995 |
| Certification | Cert. Body | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Plastic Surgery | Plastic Surgery | 2002 |
| Surgery | Not Specified |
| Position | Organization | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Professor of Surgery | Penn State College of Medicine | 2008 - 2014 |
| Medical Director | Penn State Plastic Surgery Outpatient Clinic | 2008 - 2016 |
| Medical Director | Penn State Cosmetic Surgery Associates | 2017 - 2019 |
| Role | Organization | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Member | Plastic Surgery Research Council | 2013 - Present |
| Professional Member | American Council of Academic Plastic Surgeons | 2010 - Present |
| Professional Member | Dauphin County Medical Society | 2008 - Present |
| Professional Member | American Society of Plastic Surgeons | 2004 - Present |
| Fellow | American College of Surgeons | 2004 - Present |
| Professional Member | American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery | 2003 - Present |
| Voting Delegate Member | Pennsylvania Medical Society | 2006 - Present |
| Professional Member | York County Medical Society | 2004 - 2007 |
| Professional Member | Robert H. Ivy Society of Plastic Surgeons | 2003 - Present |
| Professional Member | Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons | 2003 - Present |
| Distinction | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CG CAHPS Peak Performer Extraordinary Patient Satisfaction | Penn State Hershey | 2015-2016 |
| Patients Choice Award | Vitals | 2015 |
| On – Time Doctor Award | Vitals | 2015 |
| HCAHPS Dean’s List Extraordinary Patient Satisfaction | Penn State Hershey | 2014-2015 |
| 1st prize clinical paper resident competition | Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons | 2012 |
| Clinical Research Award | Plastic Surgery Research Council | 2012 |
| Faculty Professional/Humanism in Surgery Award | Penn State Hershey Medical Center Department of Surgery | |
| Recognized as Best Teaching Faculty | Penn State Hershey Plastic Surgery Residents | 2007 |
| Humanity Award | Terri Guth Award for the House Staff Officer | 1999 |
| Research Grant | Research Grant- March of Dimes | |
| Antonio Valdes Dapena Prize for Outstanding Publication | House Staff Officer | 1996 |
Plastic Surgery; Surgery
Years In Practice: 32 (started in 1993)
Accepts New Patients: Yes
Medical Philosophy: Traditional Medicine
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God bedside manners, not overwhelming the patient
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God bedside manners, not overwhelming the patient