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​"I follow a conservative approach before surgery. Most back issues get better with time and ​non-surgical treatment."

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​A board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in the spine, Dr. Jason Potocki sees patients with a wide variety of back and neck problems.


He focuses on adult disorders like spinal stenosis (a narrowing of the channels through which nerves pass caused by arthritis or other conditions) and adult scoliosis. He treats herniated discs, bone fractures and deformities of the spine.

The spine is the central support for your skeleton, so injuries and disorders can lead to many types of difficulties. It is a tunnel for all your nerves to go from your brain to the rest of your body.

"Whenever there is a narrowing or problem that affects nerves, you have issues with function or pain in areas served by that nerve," Dr. Potocki said. "Getting the care you need— sometimes a simple spinal fusion—can be a quality of life-changing event."

Dr. Potocki involves his patients in the decision-making process while developing their treatment plan. He give patients pros and cons and encourages them to have as much ownership as possible.

"I hope a patient would say I took time to explain their choices and I outlined realistic expectations so they were well informed," Dr. Potocki said.

Dr. Potocki earned his medical degree and did his residency in orthopaedic surgery at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond. He completed a spine surgery fellowship at Leatherman Spine Institute in Louisville, Kentucky. 

Dr. Potocki and his wife have three children. When he has time to himself, he enjoys building and making things. He's a tinkerer who likes working with wood and metal.

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  • Medical School
    Medical College of Virginia - School of Medicine Richmond, VA, United States, M.D. 2001

    Internship
    Virginia Commonwealth University - Medical College of Virginia Hospital Richmond, VA, United States, General Surgery 2002

    Residency
    Virginia Commonwealth University - Medical College of Virginia Hospital Richmond, VA, United States, Orthopedic Surgery 2006

    Fellowship
    Norton Leatherman Spine Institute Louisville, KY, United States, Spine Surgery 2007

  • Professional Societies
    American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons North American Spine Society

    Board Certifications
    Orthopedic Surgery: 2010

    State Licenses
    Georgia North Carolina Wisconsin

Patient Ratings down arrow

4.9
out of 5 (52 ratings, 11 comments)
4.9
Provider explanations of my problem
4.8
Provider concern for my questions
4.9
Provider's efforts to include me in treatment decisions
4.9
Provider's discussion of proposed treatment
4.9
My likelihood of recommending this provider

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Comments are also gathered from the Press Ganey patient satisfaction survey and displayed in their entirety with the exception of any language that may be considered slander, libel or contain private health information, which will be removed prior to publishing.
Comments are from Press Ganey surveys. Slander, libel and private health information are removed.
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February 7, 2023
Dr. Potocki was very attentive, provided all requested information. He was clear, concise & easy to understand. Was very comfortable w/him.
February 22, 2023
Jason Potocki is an A++++ surgeon & caregiver. He is 1 of the kindest, most personable doctors I've ever met! He is a real gem!
May 4, 2023
I have already referred to of my friends to Dr. Potocki.
May 25, 2023
5 stars.
August 7, 2023
Outstanding!
August 16, 2023
I have already advised people to come to Dr. Potocki.
October 5, 2023
Dr. Potocki is a very skilled surgeon. He really helped me get my life back!
November 19, 2023
Dr. did not have my bone density so he followed up with a phone call when he received it.
November 21, 2023
Very good!
April 24, 2023
Everything was good.
June 23, 2023
Dr. Potocki is wonderful.
June 23, 2023
Dr. Potocki is wonderful.
April 24, 2023
Everything was good.
February 7, 2023
Dr. Potocki was very attentive, provided all requested information. He was clear, concise & easy to understand. Was very comfortable w/him.
February 22, 2023
Jason Potocki is an A++++ surgeon & caregiver. He is 1 of the kindest, most personable doctors I've ever met! He is a real gem!
May 4, 2023
I have already referred to of my friends to Dr. Potocki.
May 25, 2023
5 stars.
August 7, 2023
Outstanding!
August 16, 2023
I have already advised people to come to Dr. Potocki.
October 5, 2023
Dr. Potocki is a very skilled surgeon. He really helped me get my life back!
November 19, 2023
Dr. did not have my bone density so he followed up with a phone call when he received it.
November 21, 2023
Very good!
February 7, 2023
Dr. Potocki was very attentive, provided all requested information. He was clear, concise & easy to understand. Was very comfortable w/him.
February 22, 2023
Jason Potocki is an A++++ surgeon & caregiver. He is 1 of the kindest, most personable doctors I've ever met! He is a real gem!
April 24, 2023
Everything was good.
May 4, 2023
I have already referred to of my friends to Dr. Potocki.
May 25, 2023
5 stars.
June 23, 2023
Dr. Potocki is wonderful.
August 7, 2023
Outstanding!
August 16, 2023
I have already advised people to come to Dr. Potocki.
October 5, 2023
Dr. Potocki is a very skilled surgeon. He really helped me get my life back!
November 19, 2023
Dr. did not have my bone density so he followed up with a phone call when he received it.
November 21, 2023
Very good!
November 21, 2023
Very good!
November 19, 2023
Dr. did not have my bone density so he followed up with a phone call when he received it.
October 5, 2023
Dr. Potocki is a very skilled surgeon. He really helped me get my life back!
August 16, 2023
I have already advised people to come to Dr. Potocki.
August 7, 2023
Outstanding!
June 23, 2023
Dr. Potocki is wonderful.
May 25, 2023
5 stars.
May 4, 2023
I have already referred to of my friends to Dr. Potocki.
April 24, 2023
Everything was good.
February 22, 2023
Jason Potocki is an A++++ surgeon & caregiver. He is 1 of the kindest, most personable doctors I've ever met! He is a real gem!
February 7, 2023
Dr. Potocki was very attentive, provided all requested information. He was clear, concise & easy to understand. Was very comfortable w/him.

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