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Dr. Elisabeth Potter, MD - Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Austin, Texas

Dr. Elisabeth Potter, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Austin, Texas
● Taking New Patients
NPI: 1346438603· License: P7331 (TX) verify
Medical school: Emory University School Of Medicine · Graduated 2007
Industry payments (2024): $2,380 across 25 payments (what this means)
4.43(45 ratings)

About

Dr. Elisabeth Potter is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Austin, Texas, and a DIEP Flap specialist affiliated with Redbud Surgery Center. She specializes in breast reconstruction, including DIEP Flap surgery and tissue expander surgery, and also performs breast implant revision, cosmetic surgery, and non-surgical cosmetic procedures. Dr. Potter is a vocal advocate for patient rights and transparency in healthcare. She believes patient care should always be the focus, not administrative bureaucracy, and is committed to educating, advocating, and speaking up for patients. Dr. Potter strives to ensure patients have choice in their healthcare, surgeon, and surgical location without unnecessary financial or insurance barriers. She champions price transparency, believing patients deserve to know the cost of their care to make informed decisions, and that discussing finances can build trust. She also supports an online support group for breast reconstruction patients and uses self-care practices like movement to approach her patients with energy, focus, and compassion.

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Specialties

  • Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Procedures & Services

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Questions, Answers, and Information Directly from Dr. Elisabeth Potter

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What is Dr. Potter's policy on insurance and out-of-network care?
Dr. Potter's practice at Redbud Surgery Center is currently out of network with Blue Cross and United Healthcare. Patients with Blue Cross insurance may face an additional $5,000 out-of-pocket penalty from Blue Cross for surgery at Redbud. Dr. Potter is a strong advocate for patients against insurance company interference, having publicly shared instances where United Healthcare interrupted surgery and denied medically necessary overnight stays. She believes patients deserve choice in their healthcare without unnecessary financial or insurance barriers and refuses to compromise patient care due to administrative 'games' played by insurers.
What safety protocols are in place if the surgeon needs to step away during a procedure?
Dr. Potter ensures all safety protocols are followed. In situations where she must address urgent administrative matters (e.g., with insurance companies), a co-surgeon remains with the patient and continues operating, ensuring continuous care and patient safety.

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Patient Experience

Dr. Elisabeth Potter Review Summary

4.6
Dr. Potter has excellent ratings across multiple platforms. She boasts a 5.0 rating from 6 reviews on one platform, along with 4.7 on Facebook, 4.5 on Yelp, and 4.3 on Google Reviews. Overall, her average rating is a very impressive 4.6 out of 5.

Ratings from Other Platforms

facebook.com

4.7 out of 5

Based on 29 reviews

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yelp.com

4.5 out of 5

Based on 30 reviews

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Google Reviews

4.3 out of 5

Based on 76 reviews

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Dr. Elisabeth Potter, MD - Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Austin, Texas

Dr. Elisabeth Potter, MD

6818 Austin Center Blvd #204, Austin, Texas

(512) 601-4759

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Each service is approximately 60 minutes.

Industry Payments

Federal law (the Physician Payments Sunshine Act) requires drug and medical-device companies to report anything of value they give to a physician — consulting and speaking fees, research funding, travel, royalties, and even meals. Medicare publishes all of it in a public database called Open Payments. We show it here so you don't have to go looking for it.

Total received (2024)

$2,380

Payments

25

Compared to peers

Moderate

Dr. Elisabeth Potter received $2,380 across 25 payments in 2024. That is higher than about 71% of the physicians here who received any industry payment. Most of it was categorised as food and beverage, and the largest single payer was Vioptix Inc.

What this means for your care

  • A disclosed payment is a business relationship, not evidence of wrongdoing, and it says nothing on its own about the quality of your care.
  • Most payments are small. Across the physicians listed on NavMDs, the single most common category is food and beverage at industry-sponsored talks.
  • Larger consulting, speaking or royalty payments mean an ongoing financial relationship with a company whose products your doctor may use or recommend. That is worth knowing about, and it is reasonable to ask about.
  • A fair question to ask: “Do you have a financial relationship with the maker of the implant, filler or device you're recommending — and what alternatives did you consider?”

Source: CMS Open Payments, the federal database created by the Sunshine Act. View the full record on CMS Open Payments ↗

Insurance Information

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Phone: (512) 601-4759

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Location & Contact Information

Dr. Elisabeth Potter, MD

6818 Austin Center Blvd #204

Austin, Texas 78731

Office Information

Phone: (512) 601-4759

Where does Dr. Elisabeth Potter practice?

Doctor's Office

Dr. Elisabeth Potter, MD (Primary)

6818 Austin Center Blvd #204, Austin, Texas 78731

(6 reviews)

Hospital Affiliations

Hospital affiliations unknown

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Education & Experience

Certifications & Licenses

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Diep Flap Specialist

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make an appointment with Dr. Elisabeth Potter online?
This information is not available based on the provided context. Her website, www.drpotter.com/advocacy, might offer online booking options.
Does Dr. Elisabeth Potter offer telehealth?
While not explicitly stated, the mention of a "Virtual consultation" in one review suggests Dr. Potter may offer telehealth services. It's best to contact her office to confirm.
What do patients have to say about Dr. Elisabeth Potter?
Patients consistently praise Dr. Potter's surgical skills, particularly in breast reconstruction. Reviews highlight her as "fantastic," "highly recommended," "best in Austin," and even "one-in-a-million." One negative review mentioned a less-than-ideal virtual consultation experience with PAs, but the overwhelming majority of reviews are extremely positive.
What areas of care does Dr. Elisabeth Potter cater to?
Dr. Potter's areas of care include breast reconstruction (her specialty), breast implant revision, cosmetic surgery, and non-surgical cosmetic procedures. She also appears to have a strong focus on patient support, as evidenced by her online support group for breast reconstruction patients. Beyond surgical expertise, Dr. Potter is a vocal advocate for patient rights and transparency in healthcare. She believes patients deserve better, emphasizing that the focus should always be on patient care over administrative bureaucracy. She is committed to educating, advocating, and speaking up for patients, striving to ensure they have choice in their healthcare, surgeon, and surgical location without undue financial or insurance barriers. Dr. Potter also champions price transparency, believing patients deserve to know the cost of their care to make informed decisions, and that discussing finances can build trust.