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Dr. John Potochny, MD

Dr. John Potochny, MD

Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. John Potochny, MD is a plastic surgeon in Harrisburg, PA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College in 1993. He is affiliated with Milton S Hershey Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 14 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (14 reviews)

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Potochny is affiliated with Milton S Hershey Medical Center Hershey, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Potochny specializes in the area of Plastic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Potochny's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Potochny

4.1

14 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Holiday – Mar 23, 2023
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
A. M. – Jun 24, 2021
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Kira R. – May 07, 2021
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Kimberly G. – Apr 21, 2021
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Terry S. – Feb 10, 2021
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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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Reading, PA – Apr 21, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. John Potochny, MD is a Plastic, Reconstructive and Cosmetic Surgeon specialist in Harrisburg, PA. He graduated from Jefferson Medical College in1993.

biography

Dr. John Potochny, MD, FACS, associate professor of surgery, Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. Dr. Potochny is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, since 2002, and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons.\n\nIn...read more
  • Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

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  • Baylor College Of Medicine Texas Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 2002
  • Division Of Plastic Surgery University Of Pennsylvania

    Fellowship Hospital, 2002
  • Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College

    Medical School, 1993
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Plastic Surgery®
Plastic Surgery
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Milton S Hershey Medical Center

    500 University Dr
    Hershey, PA 17033
    Recipient of 48
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    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

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

    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

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

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

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