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Dr. Bruce Potenza, MD

Critical Care Medicine* Age 71
Dr. Bruce Potenza, MD
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Dr. Bruce Potenza, MD is a Critical Care Medicine Specialist in San Diego, CA.
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Dr. Bruce Potenza, MD

Critical Care Medicine* Age 71
San Diego, CA
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience
Dr. Bruce Potenza, MD is a Critical Care Medicine Specialist in San Diego, CA.

About

Dr. Potenza graduated from University of California at San Diego. Dr. Bruce Potenza, MD is a Critical Care Medicine Specialist in San Diego, CA and has 29 years experience. Dr. Potenza currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center. At present, Dr. Potenza received an average rating of 3.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Dr. Potenza's office accepts new patients. Dr. Potenza is board certified in Critical Care Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Abdominal Pain
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Anorectal Abscess
Appendicitis
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Varices
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Hemorrhoids
Intestinal Obstruction
Lung Cancer
Osteosarcoma
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Rib Fracture
Traumatic Brain Injury
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Biopsy of Breast
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gastrotomy
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Skin Grafts
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • CA Healthnet PPO
    ExcelCare Small / Large Group HMO
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    California Care Large Group HMO
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  • Trio ACO HMO
    Platinum 90 PPO
    Bronze 60 SHOP PPO
    Silver 70 PPO
    Platinum Access+ 25 HMO
    Access Plus HMO
    Bronze Full 4500 PPO
    Blue Shield of California
  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
  • Advantage Health Solutions HMO
  • Medica Choice
    Options PPO
    Choice Plus POS
    Nexus Open Access
    SignatureValue - CA HMO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO

Locations

  1. 1 UC San Diego
    200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (619) 543-7200
  2. 2 Jennifer Moreno Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center
    3350 La Jolla Village Dr, San Diego, CA 92161
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 552-7443

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Specialties*
Critical Care Medicine
Critical Care Surgery
Internal Medicine
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of California at San Diego
    1995
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Critical Care Medicine, Critical Care Surgery and General Surgery
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Bruce Potenza, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Potenza's profile.

Dr. Bruce Potenza, MD is affiliated with UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Bruce Potenza, MD holds board certification in Critical Care Medicine, Critical Care Surgery and General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center

    200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA