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Dr. Benjamin Potkin, MD

Cardiology* Age 66
Dr. Benjamin Potkin, MD
3.2 (50 Ratings)

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Dr. Benjamin Potkin, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Watsonville, CA.
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Dr. Benjamin Potkin, MD

Cardiology* Age 66
Watsonville, CA
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Benjamin Potkin, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Watsonville, CA.

About

Dr. Benjamin Potkin, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Watsonville, CA and has 40 years experience. They graduated from Rush Medical College in 1984 and completed a residency at National Institute Health|University Calif Irvine.They currently practice at Monterey Bay Cardiac and Vascular Center and are affiliated with Dominican Hospital, Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital and Watsonville Community Hospital. Dr. Potkin has experience treating conditions like Heart Murmur, Heart Palpitations and Carotid Artery Disease among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Potkin received an average rating of 3.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 50 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Potkin also speaks Spanish. Dr. Potkin is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

Experience Check

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Heart Murmur
Heart Palpitations
Carotid Artery Disease
Heart Murmur
Heart Palpitations
Carotid Artery Disease
Heart Murmur
Heart Palpitations
Carotid Artery Disease
Chest Pain
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Peripheral Edema
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Arrhythmias
Atherosclerosis
Cardiomyopathy, Restrictive
Lipid Disorders
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Valve Disease
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Flutter
Cardiomyopathy
Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Congestive Heart Failure
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Heart Disease
Sinus Tachycardia
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Syncope
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Systolic Heart Failure
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardioversion, Elective
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Tilt_Testing
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Heart Beat
Acidosis
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Acute Bronchitis
Acute Congestive Heart Failure
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Administrative Physical
Alkalosis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anemia
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Aneurysm
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Aneurysm of Heart
Angina
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Anxiety
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Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Atrial Septal Defect
Back Pain
Bedsores
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Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Celiac Disease
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Chronic Sinusitis
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Coarctation of the Aorta
Congenital Heart Defects
Congenital Heart Disease
Constipation
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Cough
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Difficulty With Walking
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Dizziness
Dyslipidemia
Emphysema
Endocarditis
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Esophagitis
Fever
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First Degree Heart Block
Gait Abnormality
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gout
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Headache
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Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Block
Heartburn
Hernia
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Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Insomnia
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Iodine Deficiency
Joint Pain
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Low Back Pain
Low Blood Oxygen Level
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Muscle Weakness
Nausea
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Neurogenic Bladder
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Overweight
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericardial Disease
Pericarditis
Pneumonia
Polyneuropathy
Potassium Deficiency
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Prostatitis
Proteinuria
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Hypertension
Reflux Esophagitis
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Sarcoidosis
Second Degree Heart Block
Septal Defect
Shortness of Breath
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Third Degree Heart Block
Thyroid Goiter
Tobacco Use Disorder
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Type 2 Heart Block - Mobitz
Typical Atrial Flutter
Urinary Stones
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Venous Compression
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Wheezing
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Angioplasty
Aortic Valve Surgery
Arrhythmia Screening
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Atherectomy
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Imaging
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardiovascular Diagnostic Test
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Cardioversion
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Chest Pain Evaluation
Cholesterol Screening
Coronary Angiogram
Diabetes Counseling
Dobutamine Thallium Stress Test
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Immunization Administration
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Nuclear Stress Testing
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Pacemaker Monitoring
Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening (PAD)
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Pharmacologic Nuclear Stress Test
Stress Test
Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment
TCD Bubble Test
Tilt Table Testing
Treadmill Stress Test
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
  • UC Resident and Fellows-CA PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • LocalPlus

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    73 Penny Ln, Watsonville, CA 95076
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    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Potkin
3.2
Based on 50 Reviews
5 Stars (22)
4 Stars (6)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (5)
1 Star (17)

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Patient Reviews
Mar 20, 2024
Dr. Potkin has been treating me for the past 10 years. My heart keeps ticking thanks to his treatment. His staff is very professional. Dr. Potkin is very thorough and proactive in helping me keep my heart healthy despite many hereditary conditions. I recommend Dr. Potkin and his staff.
Teresa Mendoza — Mar 20, 2024
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About Me

Care Philosophy

  • Dr Potkin is committed to providing his patients exceptional care with special attention to quality of life and alleviation of fear and suffering.He wants his patients and their families to enjoy their precious lives. Several of his simple but true adages are that the most important lesson he learned in Medical school is that life is fragile and precious and not be taken for granted. That the rare complication or adverse outcome, is not rare to the person who experiences it, for that PERSON IT IS 100%. These basic concepts keep him focused on providing the best medical care for his patients.

Care Philosophy
Biography
  • Dr. Benjamin Potkin, MD is a cardiology specialist in Watsonville, CA and has over 39 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Rush Medical College in 1984. He specializes in Cardiology and Interventional Cardiology.
Biography
Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Cardiology
Interventional Cardiology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Rush Medical College
    1984
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • National Institute Health|University Calif Irvine
    1988
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Cedars Sinai Medical Center
    1991
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Benjamin Potkin, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Potkin's profile.

Dr. Potkin frequently treats the following conditions: Heart Murmur, Heart Palpitations and Carotid Artery Disease. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Benjamin Potkin, MD is affiliated with Dominican Hospital, Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital and Watsonville Community Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Benjamin Potkin, MD holds board certification in Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Dominican Hospital

    1555 Soquel Dr, Santa Cruz, CA

  • Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital

    450 E Romie Ln, Salinas, CA

  • Watsonville Community Hospital

    75 Nielson St, Watsonville, CA