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Daniel Potts, MD, Neurology, Tuscaloosa, AL, Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center

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Neurology • Tuscaloosa, AL

Dementia & Geriatrics

Neurologist, Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center

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Summary

  • I am a board certified Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology, and a general neurologist with special interest in dementia, Alzheimer's disease, geriatric neurology, caregiving, the humanities and the expressive arts.

    • Do You Know Me Now?

    Do You Know Me Now? (Executive Producer Daniel C. Potts, MD, FAAN) is a documentary short exploring personhood in those living w/dementia

    Art and Dementia | Dr. Daniel Potts | The Power of Caring

    This video explores the art & story of Dr. Potts’s father, Lester, & the foundation & program Dr. Potts created for persons w/dementia in his father’s memory.

Education & Training

  • University of Alabama Medical Center
    University of Alabama Medical CenterResidency, Neurology, 1994 - 1997
  • University of Alabama Medical Center
    University of Alabama Medical CenterInternship, Internal Medicine, 1993 - 1994
  • University of South Alabama College of Medicine
    University of South Alabama College of MedicineClass of 1993
  • Birmingham-Southern College
    Birmingham-Southern CollegeBS, Biology, Cum laude, 1984 - 1988

Certifications & Licensure

  • AL State Medical License
    AL State Medical License 1994 - 2024
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Outstanding Tuscaloosa VA Physician of 2020 The Association of the US Army, 2020
  • Patients' Choice Award Vitals.com, 2008-2018
  • Martha Meyers Role Model Award University of Alabama Medical Alumni Association, 2016
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Helping Patients and Caregivers Live Well  
    Daniel C. Potts, MD, FAAN, Practical Neurology, 6/15/2018

Books/Book Chapters

  • Bringing Art to Life: Reflections on Dementia and the Transforming Power of Art and Relationships 
    Daniel C. Potts, MD, FAANResource Publications, Eugene, OR2022
  • Treasure for Alzheimer's - Reflecting on experiences with the art of Lester E. Potts, Jr. 
    Richard L. Morgan, PhD, Daniel C. Potts, MD, FAANCognitive Dynamics - CreateSpace
  • Finding Joy in Alzheimer's: New Hope for Caregivers 
    Marie Marley, PhD, Daniel C. Potts, MD, FAANJoseph Peterson
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Authored Content

  • Dementia Insights: The Validation Method for Dementia CareMarch 2022
  • Helping Patients and Caregivers to Live WellJune 2018

Press Mentions

  • Could Alzheimer’s Disease Be Eradicated? Here’s What We Know — and What We Don’t
    Could Alzheimer’s Disease Be Eradicated? Here’s What We Know — and What We Don’tMay 5th, 2023
  • Alzheimer’s Caregiving Burnout — How to Take Care of Yourself While Tending to Someone You Love
    Alzheimer’s Caregiving Burnout — How to Take Care of Yourself While Tending to Someone You LoveMay 1st, 2023
  • Why Do We Need Visual Art in Health Care Settings?
    Why Do We Need Visual Art in Health Care Settings?October 3rd, 2022
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Committees

  • Board of Directors, Alabama Humanities Foundation
  • Board of Directors, Alzheimer's of Central Alabama
  • Member, Alabama Alzheimer's Task Force

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Neurology - AAN
    Fellow
  • Alzheimer's Association
    Member
  • Alzheimer's Foundation of America
    Member
  • Dementia Action Alliance
    Member
  • Medical Association of the State of Alabama
    Member

Hospital Affiliations

External Links

Dr. Daniel Potts, Dr. Daniel Potts, MD, Dr. D Potts, Dr. Daniel Christian Potts