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Dr. Cissy Pottanat, MD

Dr. Cissy Pottanat, MD

Geriatric Medicine*

Dr. Cissy Pottanat, MD is a geriatric medicine physician in Falls Church, VA. She is affiliated with medical facilities Inova Alexandria Hospital and Virginia Hospital Center. She is not accepting new patients.

4 Star Rating
Based on 24 reviews 4 Star Rating (24 reviews)

Practice

7115 Leesburg Pike Ste 211 Falls Church, VA 22043

Make an Appointment

(703) 532-1111
Patient Favorite Award

Dr. Pottanat is a patient favorite Geriatric Medicine Physician

The Patient Favorite badge is awarded to top-performing providers who surpass average ratings and comments, reflecting their commitment to exceptional patient care. Read our methodology

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Pottanat specializes in the areas of Family Practice & Geriatric Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Pottanat's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Pottanat

4.0

24 ratings, 9 with a written review
5 Star
71%
71%
4 Star
4%
4%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
8%
8%
1 Star
17%
17%

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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Helpful
Beth – Mar 02, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Nancy Mann – Aug 08, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
May 12, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Dr. Allen Wilson – Sep 23, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jackie – Aug 24, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jul 10, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Springfield, VA – Sep 03, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Deborah Wine and my aged mother in Manassas Park, VA – May 09, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Eli Meltzer in Falls Church, VA – Mar 08, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

At Center for Primary Care & Geriatrics, We provide comprehensive care for all adults starting at the age 18. We are dedicated to patient care, education and research to our adults and geriatric (Elderly) patients. We take detailed history, examination...read more

  • Geriatric Medicine

  • Family Medicine

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • George Washington University

    1999

  • Geo Washington University

    Fellowship Hospital, 1998

  • Howard University

    Residency Hospital, 1995

  • Medical College Kottayam

    Internship Hospital, 1989
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
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Family Practice
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Geriatric Medicine
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Patient Favorite Award

Dr. Pottanat is a patient favorite Geriatric Medicine Physician

  • Top Geriatric physician in northern Virginia, 01/01/2011

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Locations

Practice

Center for Primary Care & Geriatrics7115 Leesburg Pike Ste 211 Falls Church, VA 22043
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Virginia Hospital Center

    1701 N George Mason Dr
    Arlington, VA 22205
    Recipient of 7
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Inova Alexandria Hospital

    4320 Seminary Rd
    Alexandria, VA 22304
    Recipient of 33
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    74%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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