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Matthew B. Potts, MD

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Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Neurological Surgery

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Education

Medical Education:: MD, University of California San Francisco School of Medicine - 2007
Internship:: University of California (San Francisco) - 2008
Residency:: University of California (San Francisco) - 2013
Fellowships:: NYU Grossman School of Medicine - 2015

Board Certifications

American Board of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Associate Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:: Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:: Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:: Central DuPage Hospital

Delnor Hospital

Huntley Hospital

McHenry Hospital

Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital

Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Palos Hospital

Woodstock Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9

4.9

317 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

83 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

83 Reviews

August 22, 2023

5.0

Personable and knowledgeable. Does what is best for the patient.

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August 14, 2023

5.0

Very good doctor

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August 14, 2023

5.0

Dr Potts has professionally reassuring way of explaining the situation.

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August 14, 2023

5.0

He was simply outstanding in every way â€¦ from the way he made sure you understood the issues and potential solutions. He is very calm in his approach and delivery â€¦ just genuinely a good guy.

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July 30, 2023

5.0

Iâ€™m not sure I can put into words Dr. Potts ability to help me through the medical situation and bring me to the point of surgery. He is not only a highly skilled neurosurgeon but also skilled at communicating needed information to patient and family.

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July 29, 2023

5.0

Sat and talked directly to me, answered all my questions, showed empathy

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July 24, 2023

5.0

Dr. Potts and staff were very thorough, nice, and attentive to my needs. He listened to my concerns, and spent as much time as I needed. I walked away confident with his recommendations and would 100% recommend him to others.

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July 10, 2023

5.0

Listens, caring, helpful.

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July 10, 2023

5.0

Very knowledgeable,

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July 10, 2023

5.0

Dr. Potts is a very personable and professional physician who listens to the patient to obtain a full history and plan a course of care.

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July 03, 2023

5.0

He has an awesome bed side manner seems to really care about his patients

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June 06, 2023

5.0

Dr Potts haas been managing my care for over 7 years and heâ€™s always been available, great at listening and addressing questions. Very knowledgeable while also caring

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June 06, 2023

5.0

Experienced, knowledgeable, professional, excellent patient care

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May 30, 2023

5.0

Concerned, clear communication, and patient

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May 30, 2023

5.0

He is the best

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May 29, 2023

5.0

He saved my life!

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May 24, 2023

5.0

I feel 90% better before my surgery and I am still recovering. I hope this procedure that they performed on me is a success ... I am very grateful to Dr. Potts

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May 23, 2023

5.0

Dr. Potts and his team are amazing. The level of care compassion is fantastic. Dr. Potts is extremely knowledgeable and good at what he does. He did an amazing job with my surgery and recovery. Thank you.

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May 20, 2023

5.0

Professional and knowledgeable great doctor!

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May 16, 2023

5.0

Competent caring doctor concerned about total person

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May 16, 2023

5.0

Polite, punctual,knowledgeable talks to the pay.

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May 08, 2023

5.0

I like how he treats me and is patient with one.

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May 03, 2023

5.0

Dr Potts was very thorough and reassuring about my condition. He was very personable also! I feel it's so important to b relatable to patients which he was. He was very knowledgeable and answered most of my ?'s before I had a chance to ask

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May 02, 2023

5.0

Professional, knowledgeable, qualified care provider

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May 01, 2023

5.0

He reads my medical records carefully and explains possible solutions.

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April 29, 2023

5.0

Seemed very through

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April 19, 2023

5.0

Dr. Potts cares and respects his patients and their concerns

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April 18, 2023

3.0

Heâ€™s reasonable

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April 17, 2023

5.0

Very informative, patient, kind, most wonderful Doctor!

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April 16, 2023

5.0

They are good doctors and take time with the relative

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April 10, 2023

5.0

Thorough

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April 10, 2023

5.0

Dr. Potts really CARES. FOR HIS. PATIENTS! HE'S CONCERNED ABOUT THEIR HEALTH!

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April 01, 2023

5.0

He is very caring, has excellent skills and has a great staff.

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March 31, 2023

5.0

Very professional

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March 25, 2023

5.0

Like everyone in his office, he is excellent.

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March 20, 2023

5.0

He explained my mother medical condition very clearly. Also gave her options and follow up care which he went into details. He has patience and seemed to care.

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March 12, 2023

5.0

Dr. Potts is a very knowledgeable, an excellent doctor, he is there if you need him. Patient and willing to help in more ways than one. His staff is exceptional.

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March 07, 2023

5.0

Dr. Potts takes the time to go over test results and answer questions

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March 07, 2023

4.0

I felt I was treated kindly. My condition was discussed in term I could understand

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March 06, 2023

5.0

He listened to the needs I needed.

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March 06, 2023

5.0

He's very knowledgeable about his craft

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March 06, 2023

5.0

Same reasons as above. Has a calming presence to him which helps with people like myself who are easily nerved.

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March 03, 2023

5.0

I would trust Dr Potts will take excellent care of any patient.

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February 20, 2023

5.0

Dr. Potts is a wonderful neurosurgeon, very intelligent, kind, gentle, and easy to talk to.

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February 20, 2023

5.0

Iâ€™ve enjoyed my interactions with him.

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February 20, 2023

5.0

Dr Potts is excellent in his field of work. He is a good listener and very compassionate.

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February 20, 2023

5.0

He answered all our questions and put us at ease.

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February 10, 2023

5.0

Dr. Potts, take the time to explain, the reason you can to see him. He also ask questions to make sure you understood what he said.

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February 10, 2023

5.0

After completing the cerebral angiogram, Dr. Potts was able to explain my aneurysm situation, and the three options available. This was done in a very patient and understandable manner. I never felt rushed.

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February 09, 2023

5.0

Iâ€™ve been with Dr Potts since I was diagnosed with an aneurysm. He was thoughtful and helpful with my journey. I was afraid. He is not only is caring, but also educated me in my situation. Now I look forward to my next appointment!

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February 06, 2023

5.0

Dr. Potts is an excellent doctor. He put me at ease from the start with his approachable manner. He explained everything about my aneurysm in terms that I could understand and explained thoroughly how we would proceed in the future.

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February 06, 2023

5.0

Dr Potts is very kind and thorough. He takes time to explain things and answer questions so that you understand.

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January 30, 2023

5.0

See above. Liked him very much.

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January 27, 2023

5.0

Dr Potts is easy to talk to understand and knows his stuff.

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January 14, 2023

5.0

He is very good thatâ€™s why recommending him

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January 13, 2023

5.0

When discussing my situation is explanations, are understandable, along with taking the time to answer all questions.

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January 09, 2023

5.0

He explained my health situation in great detail.

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January 08, 2023

5.0

Great service

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December 24, 2022

5.0

Dr. Potts is a truly brilliant! Not only as a person but as a surgeon. He sense of humor is spot on!But more importantly, Dr.Potts takes the time to address what will be done. His team knows exactly how to proceed. I am so honored to have such a fabulous Dr. and remarkable team. Perhaps you were not fully aware of his expertise.

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December 11, 2022

5.0

He is very informative giving you answers. And never seems to be in a hurry. I like him a lot I wonâ€™t see another Neurosurgeon.

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December 06, 2022

5.0

Great Doctor. Clear direct caring communication, brilliant surgeon.

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December 05, 2022

5.0

Dr Potts listened thoroughly, recommended, and also discussed treatment instead of â€œdictating treatmentâ€. Very nice man and doctor on first visit!

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December 05, 2022

5.0

Dr Potts has an excellent bedside manner and as a patient he personally visits your patient room and spends time explaining what the patient is to expect.

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December 03, 2022

5.0

Takes time to ask and answer questions

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November 28, 2022

5.0

I appreciated his ability to explain my test results, provide a sense of the likelihood and scale of two possible diagnoses, and address all the questions I asked.

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November 19, 2022

5.0

Dr. Potts is such a breath of fresh air when it comes to doctors. I canâ€™t describe how wonderful it is to have someone who truly cares about your overall well being and health. He explains everything to you and is just so willing to answer questions. He is amazing

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November 16, 2022

5.0

Although he has not operated on me, he came well recommended to me and I have been pleased with his care for almost 5 years.

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November 09, 2022

5.0

Excellent bedside manner and did a fantastic job

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November 07, 2022

5.0

His easy manner to explain all tests and not rushing you

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November 07, 2022

5.0

Compassionate and totally patient.

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November 07, 2022

4.0

Very kind and explains well everything you are going to be thanks

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November 03, 2022

5.0

He is very caring and is willing to help me when others wouldnâ€™t.

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October 29, 2022

5.0

He took time to truly listen

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October 24, 2022

5.0

He always takes his time to talk to us about our care

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October 07, 2022

5.0

Knows what he is doing and one trusts what he is doing for your health.

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October 04, 2022

5.0

Dr Potts explained everything to me that I could understand. I would definitely recommend him. He was patient never rushed us. I loved him.

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October 04, 2022

5.0

Takes the time to explain all issues.

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September 26, 2022

5.0

Explained things to me so it was easy to understand. Very nice Dr

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September 26, 2022

5.0

Dr. Potts speaks with patients facing surgeries by encouraging them to discuss every detail of their concerns. We actually feel like family and are able to calmly approach the procedure. His expertise and concern makes him outstanding.

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September 24, 2022

5.0

Same answer he saved me years ago and I still count on him

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September 24, 2022

5.0

Listens to his patients and treats each case on an individual basis.

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September 12, 2022

5.0

He is a very good doctor, very attentive and super dedicated to his patients and very dedicated to his work. Congratulations to the doctor.

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September 10, 2022

5.0

Explains everything

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