Dr. Donald Potter M.D.
Nephrologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Nephrology
725 Welch Rd Palo Alto CA, 94304About
Dr. Donald Potter is a pediatric nephrologist practicing in Palo Alto, CA. Dr. Potter specializes in caring for children with chronic conditions such as hypertension, kidney disease, and chronic dialysis. Pediatric nephrologists have extensive knowledge on the dialysis and transplant processes, while simultaneously developing lasting relationships with the families of their young patients.
Education and Training
Univ of Ca, Los Angeles, Ucla Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca 1959
University of California 1959
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- High Blood Pressure (hypertension)
- Birth Defects
- Lupus
- Urinary Tract Infection (uti)
Publications
- CLINICAL JOURL OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF NEPHROLOGYRole of Twenty-Four-Hour Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring in Children on Dialysis2011
- KIDNEY INTERTIOLACID-BASE CHANGES AND ACETATE METABOLISM DURING ROUTINE AND HIGH1981
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