Dr. Roy N Pottenger MD
Orthopedist
6403 Coyle Ave Suite 170 Carmichael CA, 95608About
Dr. Roy Pottenger is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Carmichael, CA. Dr. Pottenger specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Pottenger tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
In Univ Sch of Med, Indianapolis In 1977
Indiana University School of Medicine 1977
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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