Adult Neurosurgery
Eric A. Potts, MD
Spine Surgeon
Dr. Eric A. Potts is a board-certified neurosurgeon with specialties in numerous spinal surgeries and procedures. Dr. Potts obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania and then earned his doctorate at the Indiana University School of Medicine. He completed his internship and residency at the University of Maryland, followed by a spine fellowship with Indianapolis Neurosurgical Group, the predecessor to Goodman Campbell Brain and Spine.
Dr. Potts focuses his practice on treatment of spinal disorders. He treats all areas of the spine: cervical, thoracic, lumbar, and sacral. He is passionate about the use of cutting-edge techniques such as image-guided surgery and minimally invasive techniques. He is committed to quality outcomes and is an active participant in a national database, Quality Outcomes Database, from Neuropoint Alliance. He has published papers documenting the efficacy of spinal surgery.
Dr. Potts served as the treasurer of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons/Congress of Neurological Surgeons Joint Section on Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves from 2020-2021 and is now an ex-officio member. As an innovator in the field of medical device design, he holds several patents for products that are commercially available worldwide. He is the chairman of neurosurgery at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital and is on the board of directors for Goodman Campbell Brain and Spine. He lectures nationally about cutting-edge spinal techniques.
Office Locations:
Goodman Campbell Brain and Spine – Carmel
13345 Illinois St.
Carmel, IN 46032
Hospital Locations:
Ascension St. Vincent Hospital
2001 W. 86th St
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Indiana Spine Hospital
13219 N. Meridian St.
Carmel, IN 46032
Education
BA in Biology
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
1987-1991
MD
Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
1991-1995
Internship, General Surgery
University of Maryland Medical Systems, Baltimore, MD
1995-1996
Residency, Neurosurgery
University of Maryland Medical Systems
1996-1999
Chief Resident, Neurosurgery
University of Maryland Medical Systems
1999-2001
Fellowship, Advanced Training in Spinal Surgery
Indianapolis Neurosurgical Group
2001-2002
Appointments and Positions:
Director of Spinal Surgery
Goodman Campbell Brain and Spine
2010-Present
Director of Spinal Surgery
Indianapolis Neurosurgical Group, Inc.
2004-2010
Vice Chairman, Department of Neurosurgery
St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis, IN
2004-Present
Co-Medical Director
St. Vincent Hospital Spine Center, Indianapolis, IN
2007-Present
Clinical Assistant Professor Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine
2020-Present
Licenses and Certification:
USMLE Step 1, Passed
1993
USMLE Step 2, Passed
1994
USMLE Step 3, Passed
1995
American Board of Neurological Surgeons Written Examination, Passed
1999
Indiana Medical License
American Board of Neurological Surgeons Oral Examination Certification
2006
American Board of Neurological Surgeons, Maintenance of Certification
2016
Professional Organizations:
Congress of Neurological Surgeons
American Association of Neurological Surgeons
Honors, Awards, Achievements
Top Doctor in Neurological Surgery
Castle Connolly Medical Ltd.
Specialties
Spine Conditions
- Cervical Spine Surgery
- Lumbar Spine Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Complex Spine Surgery
- Spine Tumor Surgery
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