Heather Ad Potter MD

Cataract Related, Refractive Surgery

Ophthalmologist at University of Wisconsin Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences

2880 University AveMadison, WI 53705
Phone+1 608-263-7171
Fax+1 608-265-8060

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Education & Training

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and ClinicsResidency, Ophthalmology, 2002 - 2005
Aurora Health CareInternship, Transitional Year, 2001 - 2002
University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of MedicineClass of 2001

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Certifications & Licensure

IL State Medical License 2020 - 2029
WI State Medical License 2003 - 2027
TX State Medical License 2020 - 2026
NM State Medical License 2004 - 2005
American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012, 2014, 2016-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012, 2014, 2016-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012, 2014, 2016-2017

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

1 citations
Basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma of the conjunctiva in a single lesion.
Melissa A Trudrung, Cole Bacig, Brandon Vander Zee, Heather Potter
American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports. 2025-06-01
A Case of Malignant Transformation of an Orbital Epidermoid Cyst to Cystic Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
Robert C Sterner, Elaine M Downie, Nicole B Duncan, Qiancheng Wang, Brandon Vander Zee
Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2024-08-13
6 citations
Adenosine Receptors Expression in Human Retina and Choroid with Age-related Macular Degeneration.
Collin P Goebel, Yong-Seok Song, Ismail S Zaitoun, Shoujian Wang, Heather A D Potter
Journal of Ophthalmic & Vision Research. 2023-02-21