Paul S. Pottinger, MD, DTMH, FACP, FIDSA
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Paul S. Pottinger, MD, DTMH, FACP, FIDSA
Medical Specialty
- Infectious diseases
Locations
Infectious Diseases & Tropical Medicine Clinic at UW Medical Center - Montlake
Languages
- English
Patient Ratings and Reviews
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Dr. Pottinger is wonderful.
Dr. Pottinger has been a great addition to my medical team. He has been nothing but professional. I've been dealing with the UWMC for a number of years and the hospital and your whole staff as you've kept me on my feet for the last 50 years
Dr Pottinger and his associates were extremely helpful during a difficult time in my healing process. I feel confident in reaching out if I need in the future.
Excellent care on all levels - Dr. Pottinger & staff are amazing.
Dr. Pottinger ever since I met him has a caring heart. I've been through so much in the past few years; I'm starting to see it light at the end of the tunnel. I'm going to have my regular life back.
Dr Pottinger is one of the most caring Doctors I've ever had he has been so thorough,I was In quite a predicament when I first sot His care. I feel like your whole group has taking such good care of me. I can't even imagine I'd be here if it wasn't for them!
I received excellent care by a compassionate doctor whom I felt had a thorough understanding of my complex medical condition.
I feel deeply cared for & safe under Dr Pottinger's care. He is one of the most compassionate providers I've ever known. He has deep knowledge & firmly believes in the benefits of working within a team. I love how he works to coordinate my care with other appropriate providers.
Dr Pottinger was very thoughtful and thorough during the visit. He listened carefully to me. Very impressive.
Dr.Pottinger is so caring and helpful.
I'm a difficult case; Dr. Pottinger's care, concern, and thoughtfulness in working through this has more than impressed me. This provider gives me hope after years of being medically gaslighted by doctors. I'm thankful for working with him.
I have complete faith in Dr. Pottinger. He's always been a great care provider & has helped me in when very sick & trying to keep me healthy
About Paul S. Pottinger
Paul Pottinger, MD, DTMH, FACP, FIDSA, is a board-certified physician and Director of the Infectious Diseases & Tropical Medicine Clinic at UW Medical Center - Montlake and a Professor in UW School of Medicine's Department of Medicine, Division of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. He is also Co-Director of UWMC's Antimicrobial Stewardship Program.
Dr. Pottinger earned his M.D. at Yale, Internal Medicine training at Colorado, ID Training at UW, and D.T.M.&H. at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. He has received the Beeson Housestaff Teaching Award, UWMC Teamwork Leadership and Caring Award, Outstanding CME Teacher of the Year Award and UW Chief of Medicine Service Award. He has been named a “Seattle Top Doc” by his peers.
Dr. Pottinger creates active partnerships with his patients to achieve the best possible outcomes.
Personal Interests
In his free time, Dr. Pottinger enjoys mountaineering.
Education and Training
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UW - Infectious DiseasesFellowship, 2005, Infectious DiseasesUniv. of Colorado H.S.C. (Medicine)Residency, 2002, Internal MedicineLondon School of Hygiene &Tropical Medicine